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Category Archives: Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Review: How Old is Mr. Tortoise?
Guest post by Marsha Weiner How Old is Mr. Tortoise? by Dev Petty, illustrated by Ruth Chan. Abrams Books for Young Readers 2022 (Ages 4-8) How Old is Mr. Tortoise? It’s a big question! After all, tortoises are the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged birthdays, Friendship, Happiness, Positives of aging, Values
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Review: Old to Joy
Written and illustrated by Anita Crawford Clark Gnome Road Publishing 2023 (Ages 4-8) I believe this is a wonderful first. The publisher’s description includes: “An intergenerational story that is certain to encourage a healthy-aging mindset among readers of all ages.” … Continue reading
Review: On the Trapline
On the Trapline By David A. Robertson; illustrated by Julie Flett Tundra Books, 2021 (ages 4-8) Guest post by Marsha Weiner Language, landscape and love are three themes throughout On the Trapline as we learn, along with our young narrator, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, guest posts
Tagged Diversity, grandfathers, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Men, Multi-cultural, Native American, traditions, Values
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Review: Just Like Grandma
I hope all the grandparents enjoyed a Happy Grandparents Day 2023! I’m personally thrilled to be grandmother to a two year old book-loving grandson. Just Like Grandma byKim Rogers; illustrations byJulie Flett Heartdrum; 2023 (Ages 4-8) Just Like Grandma might … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Ageism, Creativity, Diversity, Favorites, Grandparents, grandparents raising grandchildren, Happiness, Men, Mentors, Multi-cultural, Native American, Role models, Women
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Review: Iris Afpel: A Little Golden Book Biography
by Deborah Blumenthal, Illus. by Ellen Surrey Golden Books; 2023 (Ages 4-8) Review by guest blogger Marsha Weiner. (To combat ageism Marsha is developing a curriculum for young children using storybooks that feature positive, realistic images of older adults. Contact: … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Activities, Ageism, Appearances, Biographies, Bloggers, Creativity, Happiness, Stereotypes, Women, Work
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Review: The Big Bath House
The Big Bath House by Kyo Maclear; illustrated by Gracey Zhang Random House Children’s Books; 2021 (Ages 4-8) Guest Blogger Marsha Weiner shares an insightful book review and related Age Positive activity for children. Many thanks Marsha! Traditions bind us … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Appearances, Diversity, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Life stages, Multi-cultural, traditions, Women
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The Keeper of Wild Words
By Brooke Smith, illus. by Madeline Kloepper Chronicle Books 2020; Ages 5-8 Guest blogger Marsha Weiner shares an insightful book review and a related Age Positive activity for kids. Take it away Marsha! Author Brooke Smith shares the impetus for writing … Continue reading
My Hippie Grandmother
My Hippie Grandmother By Reeve Lindbergh; illustrated by Abby Carter. (Candlewick Press, 2003. Ages 4-8) The oldest people we know lived long full lives. Yet too often they are slotted into one-dimensional roles of parent or grandparent. It’s the same … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Activism, Activities, age diversity, Ageism, Diversity, Favorites, Grandparents, History, Life stages, Positives of aging, Values, Women
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How Old Am I? Picture Book Review
Finally—a Children’s Book about Aging! This is a fascinating and important picture book. I highly recommend How Old Am I? and commend the publisher, author Julie Pugeat, and illustrator–photographer JR. It’s not easy convincing publishers that children are interested in … Continue reading
