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Baseball Saved Us
Ken Mochizuki
Lee & Low Books, 1995
Baseball Saved US
Mochizuki, K. (1993). Baseball Saved Us. New York. LEE & LOW BOOKS.
The story of "Shorty" and his family living at an interment camp during WWII can be used when teaching students about war, especially WWII. Younger students can relate to the character of "Shorty" ...
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Babu's Song
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Lee & Low Books, 2008
nice story, accurate depiction of life in Tanzania
I lived in Tanzania for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Now that I have children I want to read stories to them about life there. This is the best children's story I have found that accurately depicts life in Tanzania and also tells an engaging story.
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Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message (Reading Rainbow Book)
Jake Swamp
Lee & Low Books, 1997
Great Book!!!
I bought this little book for my children to use as a nightly tribute to our gracious Mother Earth and it was all I expected and wanted it to be. The children love the pictures and the message contained exemplifies our beliefs and concerns. I would recommend this ...
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In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
Lee & Low Books, 2001
A wonderful collection of poems
My sons and I share a love of the verse in the poem "Tickle, Tickle," which is our favorite in this beautifully illustrated collection of poetry.
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Elizabeti's Doll (Elizabeti Series)
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Lee & Low Books, 2002
One of the most charming children's books I've ever read
As the mother of two young girls, I have read hundreds of picture books. "Elizabeti's Doll" is, in my opinion, a rarity: a book for children whose characters and plot are unique, compelling and satisfying, all within a handful of words on a few pages. This book is ...
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Amelia's Road
Linda Jacobs Altman
Lee & Low Books, 1995
Amelia's Road
Amelia's road is an excellent resource for teachers. It can be used as part of a multi-cultural unit or to start off a unit on maps.
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Abuela's Weave
Omar S. Castaneda
Lee & Low Books, 1995
Woven with Love
A beautifully illustrated book written by Omar S. Castaneda who was born in Guatemala and teaches writing at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. The artist, Enrique O. Sanchez was born in the Dominican Republic and has worked as a graphic artist for Sesame ...
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Honda: The Boy Who Dreamed of Cars
Mark Weston
Lee & Low Books, 2008
Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children
Already as a young child, Soichiro Honda had an inquisitive mind, and he enjoyed standing in the harbor, with the majestic Mount Fuji in the background, observing boats in the harbor and wondering how they worked. One memorable day in 1914, young Honda saw the first ...
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Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books)
Mary Williams
Lee & Low Books, 2005
Terrific Book on a Tough Subject
I was very pleased to find this book. I have been the ESOL teacher of several Sudan refugees and this book clearly explains the trip the people have taken to escape. The kids can't always fully explain to me their experience but I can often see what affect their ...
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Sam and the Lucky Money
Karen Chinn, Cornelius Van Wright, ...
Lee & Low Books, 1997
Great book to read for Chinese New Year school discussion
Read for a pre-k school Chinese New Year celebration and for a kindergarten celebration and all children were very attentive and interested in the story. Also has a good moral message to about giving.
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Grandfather Counts (Reading Rainbow Book) (Reading Rainbow Book)
Andrea Cheng
Lee & Low Books, 2003
Heartwarming grandparent-grandchild story
The delicate relationship between the child and her grandfather is beautifully developed by the author, and the message that our differences -- age, language, etc. -- matter less than what we share is conveyed with subtlety. The glossary of Chinese words gives added ...
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Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku
Ellie Crowe
Lee & Low Books, 2007
Inspiring story and illustrations
This (true) story is an inspiration to adults and children, alike. And it is beautifully illustrated to boot. I found the book on a trip to Hawaii and fell in love with the images. I was familiar with Duke Kahanamoku, but not with all the details of his life. I was ...
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Richard Wright and the Library Card
William Miller, Gregory Christie
Lee & Low Books, 1999
How young Richard Wright got to read books from the library
Richard Wright is an African American author best known for his novel "Native Son" and his autobiographical work "Black Boy." In "Richard Wright and the Library Card" author William Miller fictionalizes a story from the latter work that tells of how Wright was ...
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Aani and the Tree Huggers
Jeannine Atkins
Lee & Low Books, 2000
Tree huggers of the world, unite!
This book is a plea for an ecological consciousness in regard to the forest. India has its share of tree rustlers, in spite of strict laws, and much irreparable damage is done by irresponsible felling. This story is well written for younger people with good ...
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Elizabeti's School (Elizabeti)
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Lee & Low Books, 2007
Good, but some details are a bit fuzzy
As you might guess, this book covers Elizabeti's first day at school.
She's nervous to show up, then she gets comfortable, then she goes home. Pretty standard fare, really, though I'm fascinated with the differences between her school and the ones in the US - and ...
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