Sign of the Beaver
June 24, 2008
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Looking to integrate Native American heritage with a state of Maine studies unit? This title by Elizabeth George Speare might be just the ticket. Read more
Sarah, Plain and Tall
June 24, 2008
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This historically themed, family style story of the American prairie features a family’s grief, a farm’s struggle and a mail order bride. Read more
The Village of Round and Square Houses: A Book Review
May 13, 2008
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The Village of Round and Square Houses, by Ann Grifalconi is the story of the village of Tos, in Cameroon. Read more
Gugu’s House: Review of the Children’s Book
May 10, 2008
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In this book by Catherine Stock, a young girl named Kukamba enjoys spending time helping her grandmother, Gugu, with her art. Read more
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain: A Book Review
May 10, 2008
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Told by noted children’s author Verna Aardema, this tale is from the Nandi tribe of Kenya. Read more
The Mountains of Tibet: A Book Review
May 6, 2008
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Written by Mordicai Gerstein, this piece tells of a man who is offered all the choices of the universe, yet learns to appreciate the simple beauty of his own life. Read more
Why the Sky is Far Away: Review of the Nigerian Folktale
May 6, 2008
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Retold by Mary-Joan Gerson, this tale from the Bini tribe of Nigeria is at least a half a millennium old. Read more
Muhammad: Review of the Children’s Book
April 29, 2008
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Written and illustrated by the author Demi, this is an exquisitely illustrated biography of the world’s most famous Meccan. Read more
