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Tag Archives: Wisdom
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
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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Award Winning Picture Books!
Not long ago I discovered an award that is given every two years for “the positive portrayal of older adults in books for kids.” An organization called AGHE (or Association for Gerontology in Higher Education) has awarded this honor … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Men, Mentors, Positives of aging, Resources, Retirement, Role models, Values, Wisdom
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Two Picture Books about Nelson Mandela, a Wise Elder
I was born in the same land, South Africa, as the esteemed Nelson Mandela, but I wasn’t very proud of that fact. Unfortunately, despite my family’s 300 year history in South Africa, we were of the white minority whose government … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activism, Ageism, Biographies, History, Legacy, Men, Mentors, Multi-cultural, Positives of aging, Role models, Teaching, Wisdom
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Serving Seniors? 9 Reasons to use Positive Aging books
Reason number one? A collection labeled “Honoring Older Adults–Positive Aging Books for all ages” sends a clear message to all, no matter their age—this organization respects elders. Recently I’ve noted that about one third of those following A is for … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, This and That
Tagged Ageism, Articles, Elderspeak, Favorites, Research, Serving Seniors, Sharing, Wisdom
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Kiki’s Hat’s: An A is for Aging book review
In Kiki’s Hats by Warren Hanson, bright, colorful knitted caps make visible all the good that small acts of kindness can bring, and in addition the author shows us an older character to inspire all ages. Yes, Kiki loves to … Continue reading
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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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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