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Category Archives: Folklore / multicultural
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Kami and the Yaks Author: Andrea Stenn Stryer Illustrated by: Bert Dodson Published by: Bay Otter Press, Palo Alto, California. 2007 Age: 5 – 8 years Theme: communication, resourcefulness, deafness, strength and courage Opening Lines: High in a land where winds … Continue reading
A Private Journal of a South American Adventure : Part 3
“Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrh!” Well you would scream too! Sitting on top of an open top Army truck, through jungle on the Argentine side, they decide to take a photo stop right underneath huge, and I mean (right across the track huge) spider … Continue reading
Posted in Folklore / multicultural, Travel, What moves me
Tagged Rio de Janeiro, South America
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Finding Joy Author: Marion Coste Illustrated by: Young Chen Published by: Boyds Mills Press Ages: 6 and up Theme: multicultural, adoption, family Opening Lines: When Shu-Li was born, her mother and father cried. They wrapped her in a soft red … Continue reading
Posted in Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review
Tagged Adoption, International, Marion Coste, Susanna Leonard Hill
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
In tribute to Universal Children’s Day, to do my bit in promoting the welfare of children in the world by posting books which focus on multicultural/multiracial issues, human rights, and/or children who have helped to change the world in some … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review
Tagged Khmer Rouge, Patricia McCormick, Picture book
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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – FRIDAY
Its Back, its Back , YAY, YAY…. she says jumping around her living room…. LOL yes “Perfect Picture Book Friday” is back and we can enjoy once again, spending many hours blog hopping from Susanna’s blog enjoying reading from a wonderful … Continue reading
‘PERFECT PICTURE BOOK’ – FRIDAY
In keeping with my travel through Aotearoa this week I thought I would share this Legend told in picture book with you… ‘PAIKEA’ Retold and illustrated by: Robyn Kahukiwa Published by: Puffin Books the Penquin Group NZ Ages: 4 – 8 … Continue reading
“Wander with me in Aotearoa”
It seemed fitting somehow to continue this week with my wanderings down country as I celebrate one of my Hubber friends publication on uTales (with a fun post and book review coming soon.) We last visited Mount Maunganui and the Jazz Festival … Continue reading
Posted in Aotearoa, Folklore / multicultural
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1 Million Books for Gambia
As promised Miranda is back to guest post here again. This time to talk about her venture into her Project called “1 Million Books for Gambia.” An Unfinished Story By Miranda Paul Stepping into a new classroom is a nerve-wracking … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Children's literature, Folklore / multicultural
Tagged Gambia, Miranda Paul
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“Remember to take Notes when on Guided Tour”
A couple of posts on Facebook a while back had me thinking of my time in Prague, back in 2005. My Husband and I had visited there for three very short days after spending much of our time with friends … Continue reading
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