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Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom and Wishes
One of my beloved summer pastimes is the hunt for gleaming agates on the rocky North Shore of Lake Superior. Finding this book was like spotting a shiny agate among the gray pebbles—a hidden treasure glowing with rainbow stripes. Dream: A … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers, Uncategorized
Tagged Challenges, Education, Holidays, Intergenerational, Legacy, Life stages, Resources, Values, Wisdom
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Grandmama’s Pride: A Tool Against Both Racism and Ageism
The search for a true “positive aging” picture book is much like picking through a lovely box of chocolates—so many appeal at first, but then disappoint upon further “investigation.” But with Grandmama’s Pride, by Becky Birtha, there is no such … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activism, Ageism, Challenges, Diversity, Education, Favorites, Grandparents, History, Legacy, Multi-cultural, Research, Role models, Stereotypes, Teaching, Values, Women
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The Lasting Legacy of Miss Rumphius
The long life of Miss Alice Rumphius, who never marries, included work, travel to exotic places, a beautiful home by the sea, and making a difference in the world… sigh, not too shabby. The book Miss Rumphius has also had … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Ageism, Appearances, Challenges, Favorites, Happiness, Intergenerational, Life stages, Nature, Values, Women
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From the top of the stack: Patricia Polacco
I think it’s fair to say that Michigan’s own Patricia Polacco is truly the Queen of positive aging children’s literature. In her own words she has a “…genuine curiosity for the wonder of living a very long life,” and it … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, The Basics
Tagged Ageism, Appearances, Challenges, Experts, Favorites, Friendship, Gifts, Intergenerational, Men, Skills, Values, Wisdom, Writing
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