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Tag Archives: Favorites
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 Creative Age
Spring is busting out all over here in Michigan—finally, and I’m ready to celebrate “Mrs. Muddle style.” From the top of the stack today we have Mrs. Muddle’s Holidays by Laura F. Nielsen (Farrar Straus Giroux; ages 5-8.) Mrs. Muddle moves … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activities, Creativity, Favorites, Grandparents, Holidays, Intergenerational, Women
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Three Book Reviews: Late Life Love
I’m perpetually on the prowl for positive aging picture books, but I’ve recently discovered that many, even some on my resource list, are living only in university libraries, not public libraries. I certainly hope those twenty somethings at college are … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Favorites, Friendship, Intergenerational, Men, Romance
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My Hippie Grandmother
No matter what they were up to in the 1960’s, I suspect any Baby Boomer grandma or grandmother wanna be, will smile at the funky little picture book My Hippie Grandmother. Reeve Lindbergh, the author, is herself a child of … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, The Basics
Tagged Activism, Attitudes, Biographies, Boomers, Favorites, Grandparents, Happiness, Myths, Research, Resources, Romance, Values, Women
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Images of Aging in Children’s Books
Imagine for a moment that you are a grandmother, or a grandfather — a Nana or a Papa, to a sweet six year old. Let’s call her Lily. Perhaps you have silvery hair and “crumples” — in the words of … Continue reading
Posted in Especially For Teachers, The Basics
Tagged Ageism, Attitudes, Education, Favorites, Grandparents, Myths, Stereotypes, Writing
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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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As We Age: The Power of Our Beliefs
What is easier than enticing young children to eat more vegetables, and even better for their health? Actually, simply changing the way they think about aging could help them live longer and better. A recent article in the New York … Continue reading
