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Babu’s Song
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen; Illustrated by Aaron Boyd Lee & Low Books, 2003, 2008; ages 5-8 Topics: Africa, creativity, grandparents, education, mentoring, poverty, wisdom Bernardi is a young boy living in Tanzania with his grandfather Babu. … Continue reading
Harry and Walter: an A is for Aging Book Review
By Kathy Stinson; illustrated by Qin Leng Annick Press, 2016. Ages 4-7. “Harry was four and three-quarters. He had lived next door to Walter all his life. Walter was ninety-two and a half. He had lived in many places.” … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Resources for Writers
Tagged Community, Friendship, Intergenerational, Legacy, Life stages, Men, Mentors, Positives of aging, resilience, Role models, Stereotypes, Values, 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, picture book bios, Positives of aging, Role models, Skills, Stereotypes, Work, Writing
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Ageless Love: Late Life Romance
I’m always on the prowl for Positive Aging picture books, but not all books with an older character make the cut. Too few feature older adults kids can admire. And there are attributes to admire in every older. Those enjoying … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activities, Diversity, Friendship, Happiness, Positives of aging, Research, Role models, Romance
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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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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
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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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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Mr. Cornell’s Dream Boxes
Mr. Cornell’s Dream Boxes by Jeanette Winter. Beach Lane Books 2014. Non-fiction ages 4-8. Themes: Arts, bio, creativity, dreams, intergenerational, memory This selection for Perfect Picture Book Friday begins, “If you had lived on Utopia Parkway not so long ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activities, Biographies, Creativity, Intergenerational, Men, Positives of aging, Skills, Work
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