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Tag Archives: History
Nature’s Friend: The story behind the story
At the age of 60, after seven years of writing, and at least 20 drafts of the story, my first picture book was published this summer—Nature’s Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story. (Sleeping Bear Press; Ages 5-9.) I find it fitting … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Interviews, Late Bloomers, Uncategorized
Tagged Biographies, Creativity, Favorites, History, Nature, Positives of aging, Role models, Women, Work, Writing
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Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
Written and illustrated by Don Tate Peachtree Publishing 2015, ages 7-10 Topics: African-American pride, creativity, life experience, literacy, perseverance, poetry, slavery This award winning story begins, “George loved words. He wanted to learn how to read, but George was enslaved.” … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activism, Ageism, Biographies, Bloggers, Challenges, Creativity, Diversity, Favorites, History, Men, Multi-cultural, Positives of aging, Role models, Skills, Stereotypes, Work, Writing
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The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau: An A is for Aging Book Review
The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau Written by Michelle Markel & illustrated by Amanda Hall (Eerdman’s Books for Young Readers, 2012) For ages—5-9 Themes/Topics—Arts, creativity, non-fiction bio, perseverance, resilience Opening— “Henri Rousseau wants to be an artist. Not a … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Biographies, Creativity, History, Life stages, Men, Nature, Perseverance, Skills, Work
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Miss Moore Thought Otherwise
Miss Moore Thought Otherwise: How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children By Jan Pinborough; illus. by Debby Atwell (Houghton Mifflin, 2013; ages 6-9) “Once in a big house in Limerick, Maine, there lived a little girl name Annie Carroll … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Attitudes, Biographies, History, Retirement, Role models, Stereotypes, Women, Work
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Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything
Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything by Maira Kalman. (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2014) Ages 5-8 … Continue reading
Lillian’s Right to Vote
Lillian’s Right to Vote By Jonah Winter and Shane W. Evans Schwartz & Wade Books/Penguin Random House (ages 5-9) In Lillian’s Right to Vote we learn about the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It is the 50th Anniversary of that … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activism, Diversity, Education, History, Multi-cultural, Role models, Women
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Mr. Frank
Mr. Frank by Irene Luxbacher Groundwood Books 2014; ages 4-7, see activities at bottom of post. “Mr. Frank was a tailor. He had been measuring, cutting, stitching, sewing, mending and pressing clothes for many years.” He is about to begin … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Creativity, Gifts, Grandparents, History, Men, Positives of aging, Retirement, Work
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6 Picture Book Bios Show the Joy of Long Lives
I’m a big fan of picture book biographies, especially since finding six that showcase the arc of a long life well-lived. And when the subject labors with joy and tenacity at a career that brings them happiness and satisfaction late … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Inspiration and Profiles
Tagged Activism, Articles, Biographies, Creativity, Education, Experts, History, Legacy, Life stages, Men, Nature, Positives of aging, Role models, Women, Work
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