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In this probing, plain-spoken book, based on a true story, Margy
Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien, author and illustrator of the
acclaimed "Talking Walls," invite young readers to explore the
human implications of intolerance. Anecdotes relating the
experiences of other refugees and their contributions to American
culture play counterpoint to Nary's tale, all enlivened by
O'Brien's full-color pastels. A compendium at the end of the book
offers more detailed information about Pol, Pot, Ellis Island, and
other topics in this text. Who Belongs Here? will lead to
discussions about The effects of war on children and families
Refugees and relocation processes in the U.S.Cambodian culture U.S.
History and attitudes towards immigration Bullying and intolerance
Conflict-resolution skills Lexile Level 1040 Fountas and Pinnell
Level W
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I'm New Here (Paperback)
Anne Sibley O'Brien, O'Brien Anne Sibley
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R219
R184
Discovery Miles 1 840
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It's a powerful concept, exploring the routines and rituals of a
child's first year in diverse cultures and traditions and
introducing readers to babies from tiny Luke, who is spending his
first days of life in an incubator, to Kasa, who is being
introduced to the sunrise by her grandmother. Nontraditional
families-biracial, adoptive, and single-parent-are included. The
ways in which babies are welcomed into the world are wonderfully
varied yet strikingly kindred. Welcoming Babies is equally
appropriate as a gift to new parents or grandparents and a
read-aloud for babies. Lexile Level 990; F&P Level O
Sun shines on a patch of snow. Hocus pocus! Where did it go? Winter
turns to spring in this lyrical book that celebrates the magic of
nature and the changing seasons. Eleven gatefolds open to re-create
the excitement and surprise of spring's arrival, revealing what
happens when snow melts, trees bud, flowers bloom, birds arrive and
eggs and cocoons hatch. Finally, it's warm enough to pack away
winter clothes and go out and play!
In this book walls really do talk, and oh, the stories they tell.
This new edition combines the beloved children's books Talking
Walls and Talking Walls: The Stories Continue. Together, those
titles sold more than 170,000 copies. This new edition, thoroughly
revised by the author, makes the text more accessible to young
readers and English Language Learners and produces a book that is
ideal for reading aloud. The back matter includes a world map that
helps readers locate the many walls described, as well as
additional information about the walls, the places, and the people.
The Talking Walls books have been much honored, including: Top 25
Non-Fiction Children's Books Boston Globe Children's Books of
Distinction Hungry Minds Review Noteworthy Book from Parallel
Cultures: Horn Book Paperback Plum Booklinks Notable Children's
Trade Book in the Social Studies: Children's Book Council/National
Council on the Social Studies Winner of a Mom's Choice Gold Award
-- Picture Books category Pick of the Lists, American Bookseller
Best Multicultural Book, Publisher's Weekly "Cuffie Award" Fountas
& Pinnell Level T
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Someone New (Paperback)
Anne Sibley O'Brien
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R248
R202
Discovery Miles 2 020
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I'm New Here (Hardcover)
Anne Sibley O'Brien; Illustrated by Anne Sibley O'Brien
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R529
R431
Discovery Miles 4 310
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Goodnight Kuu Kuu takes you on a sweet adventure as young Katoto
describes the encounters and surroundings as the mother-child bond
inevitably keeps growing. Katoto takes in a whirlwind of cozy,
familiar sights and startling scenes, skittering movements and
bouncy rides, scary sounds and socializing laughter until Katoto
must say goodnight. An endearing story told by Wamoro P. Njenga
with artwork by award-winning illustrator Anne Sibley O"Brien.
For Muslim people around the world, Ramadan is a month-long time
for prayer, fasting, and charity. This "month of blessing" is not
viewed as a time of hardship but instead as a time to develop
self-discipline and increase awareness of and compassion for the
poor and the hungry. It is a time to deepen connection with Allah
through prayer and community. For this much-anticipated month,
Muslim people gather together in homes, shops, and restaurants to
break their fasts and pray. Islam uses a lunar calendar, so the
timing of Ramadan depends on the cycles of the moon. Ramadan lasts
a lunar month: from new moon to full moon and back to new moon.
Ramadan always begins on the first night of the new moon of the
ninth month of the year. Because the lunar calendar's months are
shorter than the solar calendar's months, Ramadan appears to "move"
from year to year. As a result, fasting (no food or water) during
the winter months is not quite so much a challenge as fasting
during long, hot summer days. It is the custom to start the day
with a pre-dawn meal called suhoor, then not eat or drink again
until after the sun has set. That post-daylight meal is called
iftar. Sharing these pre-dawn and post-sunset meals is an important
part of community and family bonding, which is part of why Shirin
feels a bit left out. Ramadan is as important to many Muslims as
Christmas and Easter are to many Christians, and Passover, Yom
Kippur, and Rosh Hashanah are to many Jewish people. Ramadan ends
with a gift-giving celebration called Eid ul-Fitr, which means
"festival of breaking the fast." Moon Watchers could promote
conversations about: Sibling rivalry Making ethical decisions Food,
culture, and religious holidays Lessons that can be learned from
the experience of fasting The role of the lunar calendar in Islam
and other religions Diverse family traditions and practices for
holidays Fountas and Pinnell Level R
In this probing, plain-spoken book, based on a true story, Margy
Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien, author and illustrator of the
acclaimed "Talking Walls," invite young readers to explore the
human implications of intolerance. Anecdotes relating the
experiences of other refugees and their contributions to American
culture play counterpoint to Nary's tale, all enlivened by
O'Brien's full-color pastels. A compendium at the end of the book
offers more detailed information about Pol, Pot, Ellis Island, and
other topics in this text. Who Belongs Here? will lead to
discussions about The effects of war on children and families
Refugees and relocation processes in the U.S.Cambodian culture U.S.
History and attitudes towards immigration Bullying and intolerance
Conflict-resolution skills Lexile Level 1040 Fountas and Pinnell
Level W
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