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Tag Archives: Appearances
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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Nana Akua Goes to School
Nana Akua Goes to School By Tricia Elam Walker Illustrated by April Harrison Schwartz & Wade Books; 2020 What’s not to love in the picture book Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker?! It’s Grandparents Day at school. … Continue reading
Two Picture Books Celebrate Late Life
Two picture books celebrating late life. Two picture books pushing ageism out of the shadows in kidlit. Two picture books I wish I’d written! Hats off to The Truth about Grandparents by Elina Ellis (Little, Brown & Co.; September … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Ageism, Appearances, Favorites, Grandparents, Happiness, Life stages, Multi-cultural, Positives of aging, Stereotypes, Values
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North Woods Girl
By Aimee Bissonette; illustrated by Claudia McGehee Minnesota Historical Society Press 2015. Fiction, ages 3-7 North Woods Girl opens— “My grandma says she’s not a good-looking woman. I don’t know. She looks pretty good to me. She is not … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Appearances, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Nature, Positives of aging, Research, Role models, Women
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Grandfather’s Wrinkles
Grandfather’s Wrinkles By Kathryn England; illus. by Richard McFarland Flashlight Press 2007. (Ages 5-8) I really wish that my name was listed as author of this book. After all I’ve written … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Appearances, Attitudes, Grandparents, Happiness, Life stages, Men, Positives of aging, Wisdom
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Is Aging the Problem? Or Ageism?
Recently I was asked to write about the “why” of my efforts on A is for Aging—for activist Ashton Applewhite’s blog “This Chair Rocks.” It was a very personal post, not a picture book review, but I hope my reflections … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Inspiration and Profiles
Tagged Ageism, Appearances, Articles, Attitudes, Diversity, Research, Stereotypes, Values, Women
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Nana in the City: An A is for Aging Book Review
In Nana in the City a young boy is intimidated by the brash sounds and sights on his first visit to his Nana’s new apartment. (Clarion Books 2014, ages 4-8). However, his grandmother obviously revels in her bustling urban setting–she … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Appearances, Creativity, Grandparents, Happiness, Positives of aging, Stereotypes, Women
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