Open these books… …and head out on a journey. Maybe around the world. Maybe into outer space. Maybe into a cathedral. Five journeys full of wonder and fascination — for all ages — today! Chicken Talk Around the World, written …
Tag: multicultural books for kids
a world of worlds
A few months back I posted a number of dynamic picture books giving us glimpses of other cultures. Today I’ve got another set. These titles always make me perk up when I spot them. I especially love the growing movement …
a dozen treats for October
I’ve got scads of delicious stories to dish out to you just now, rising in stacks on my family room floor, so I’m going to tempt you with a dozen at one go and try to keep my comments brief. …
sail to new places
I have a definite soft-spot for books giving me a window onto other cultures. Today I’ve got a raft of enticing stories that do just that, and I’ll be returning to this topic again later this fall with a second …
movers and shakers the world over…a post for women’s history month
Every year, a number of compendiums are published featuring mini-biographies of exceptional women and their achievements. Today I’ve got five of them which offer a wide variety of life stories for a range of ages, all jauntily illustrated. Bold & …
Read More "movers and shakers the world over…a post for women’s history month"
thoughts on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Minneapolis. I’m glad for this acknowledgement that Columbus and Co. were not actually the true founders of the Americas. Not even close. My goal over the next couple of days is to encourage you …
Tour the World: Destination: Europe
With our arrival in Europe, we’ve reached the end of our tour! Finding picture books set in contemporary Europe — without a WWII focus — is surprisingly challenging here in the U.S. You can read more of my thoughts about …
Tour the World: Destination Canada
It’s our penultimate stop on the world tour today, and we’re heading north to visit the vast beauties of Canada. From the Rockies to its cosmopolitan cities to the rocky cliffs of the Atlantic, all of Canada is on display …
Tour the World — Destination: The Caribbean and Mexico
Today our tour lands in the islands of the Caribbean. When I started working on this tour six months ago, I surely did not imagine the way it would overlap with the devastation of hurricane Irma. In addition to these …
Read More "Tour the World — Destination: The Caribbean and Mexico"
Tour the World — Destination: Central and South America
¡Hola! Olá! K’ulaj! We’ve finally crossed the Atlantic and made our way to the Americas. Today we’re reading about life in Central and South America. But first — we have a winner in our West African book giveaway! Congrats …
Read More "Tour the World — Destination: Central and South America"
orange marmalade 