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| THE FAMILY BOOK by TODD PARR Parr, T. (2003). The family Book. ( T. Parr, Illus.). New York: Little Brown.
The family Book - one of a series by this author - celebrates a diverse array of family groups through whimsical illustrations and neon colours. A variety of families are represented in a fun and animated way. Some families depicted include: stepmums, stepdads, stepsisters and brothers, one parent families, adopted children, families with two mums or two dads. Interspersed with the different families are the special days celebrated in a family, the sadness a loss of a loved one brings. Messy families, clean families and relatives who look like their pets have all been included. This book is a fun way of introducing children to diverse family units.
For more of Todd Parr's books visit Todd's link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2z_rUy8HFg&feature=colike RELATED BOOKS Select Link To Read More About These Titles. http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/okay-different-teaching-diversity-890.html http://www.poetryfoundation.org/features/video/191 http://www.albertwhitman.com/content.cfm/bookdetails/All-Kinds-of-Families |
Sunday 15 April 2012
THE FAMILY BOOK
Saturday 14 April 2012
YAFI'S FAMILY
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| YAFI'S FAMILY by LINDA PETTITT This first time author has interpreted her own experiences of adopting a boy from Ethiopia into this moving picture book. This is the story of an American family who visits an orphanage in Ethiopia to adopt Yafi. Yafi also tells his side of the story, of how scared he was, how he couldn't understand his new families words and his initial thoughts of the people who adopted him. Yafi's Mother died when he was young and his grandma Elsa, along with the village neighbours, took care of him. Eventually grandma Elsa became unable to care for Yafi and had to place him in the orphanage. Illustrator Jan Gilchrist has depicted the love which has formed around this family with her beautiful sepia pictures. Included in the final pages are Yafi's crayon drawings of both his families. This is an excellent edition to add to any collection of international, interracial adoption books.
RELATED BOOKS SELECT LINK TO READ MORE ABOUT THESE TITLES. http://books.google.com.au/books/about/My_Family_Is_Forever.html?id=L0ciGQAACAAJ&redir_esc=y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dktVrXxg5E&feature=colike http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/articles.php?aid=968 |
Friday 13 April 2012
BLACK IS BROWN IS TAN
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| BLACK IS BROWN IS TAN by ARNOLD ADOFF Adolf, A. (2002) Black Is Brown Is Tan. ( E. A. McCully, Illus.). New York: Harper Collins.
With the death of children's author Viginia Hamilton, this new version of her husbands 1973 poem is a moving, lyrical celebration of an interracial family. A brown skinned mum, a white skinned dad and children the colour of both parents. This books follows the family and their everyday domestic lives: the family get togethers, the stories the brown grandma and white grandma tell the children, the playing, working and getting together of the extended family are all depicted. Adults will be interested to note: Adolf and McCully's 1973 version was the first children's book about an interracial family. In 1960, when Adolf and Hamilton were married, their interracial union violated segregation laws in some states of America. Adolf says this is an "enduring song" to their two now adult children. (reviewed April 15, 2002) - Hazel Rockman.
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http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/409344.All_the_Colors_of_the_Earth http://www.kanemiller.com/book.asp?sku=56 http://www.qbd.com.au/product/9780807507858-Black_White_Just_Right_by_Marguerite_W_Davol_Irene_Trivas.htm |
Thursday 12 April 2012
BRINGING ASHA HOME
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| BRINGING ASHA HOME BY UMA KRISHNASWAMI Krishnaswami, U. (2006). Bringing Asha Home. (J. Akib, Illus.). New York: Lee And Low.
This story opens and closes on the Hindu holiday Rakhi, a day when siblings honour each other. Arun is eagerly awaiting the arrival of his adoptive sister which his parents are adopting from India: his fathers native country. In Arun's mind the adoption is taking a very long time. A picture arrives of his adoptive sister which sets Arun on the task of constructing a paper aeroplane which he thinks will bring his sister from India. Finally, after a year of waiting and armed with the paper aeroplane, Arun's father travels to India and returns with Asha, the new baby sister, who brings with her a Rakhi bracelet which she has clung to during the flight, to give to Arun. Appealing Illustrations by Jamel Akib throughout this book have added to the compelling story.
http://www.leeandlow.com/books/25/hc/bringing_asha_home SELECT LINK TO READ MORE ABOUT THESE TITLES. http://www.abebooks.com/9780688098322/Horace-Keller-Holly-0688098320/plp http://adoption.about.com/od/guidereviews/fr/mymeimei.htm http://books.google.com.au/books?id=MJYbAAAACAAJ&dq=my+mei+mei&hl=en&sa=X&ei=q6-QT9O7G6rImAXexojcAQ&ved=0CDkQ6AEwAA http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1738331.Waiting_for_May |
Wednesday 11 April 2012
ALL FAMILIES ARE SPECIAL
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| ALL FAMILIES ARE SPECIAL BY NORMA SIMON Simon, N. (2003). All Families Are Special. (T. Flavin, Illus.). Morton Grove: A Whitman.
Teacher Mrs Mack asks her students to describe their families. What transpires is the diversity of the student's families. Large, small and extended families are mentioned, as is parents, stepparents, single parent families and same-gender parents. They then discover the good and the bad in families. The teacher talks about the good and bad things which happen in all families. This book is upbeat and positive. Ann Morris's Families (Harper Collins, 2000) represents a variety of family situations with colour photographs of multicultural families and a simple text, but does not include same-gender parents. Donna Cardon, provo City Library, UT --Don Cardon (Reviewed November 1, 2003) (School Library Journal, vol 49, issue 11, p115)
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TWO HOMES FOR TYLER
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| TWO HOMES FOR TYLER by PAMELA KENNEDY Kennedy, P. ( 2008). Two Homes For Tyler. (A. Wummer, Illus.). Nashvilee: KP Kids.
Tyler's parents are now divorced. Tyler has two homes, one with his mother and one with his father. This is scary for Tyler as he doesn't know what to expect, or how life will change for him. This book show that although things will change for Tyler, they will not necessarily be for the worst. This book also includes notes to the parents with suggestions on how to prepare and talk to their children about the change and how to reassure their child they still love and care for them.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/two-homes-for-tyler-pamela-a-kennedy/1008888312
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Tuesday 10 April 2012
MY SUPER SINGLE MUM
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| MY SUPER SINGLE MUM by BRONNY FALLENS & MUNTSA VICENTE Fallons, B. Munsta, V. (2011) My Super Single Mum. Brighton: The Little Train Publishing House.
This gorgeous colourful book is full of fun and certainly shows that a one parent family can be ok. The book covers a mother and daughter relationship and the fun things they do together. A great introduction for children who are finding a one parent family a challenge. The book is also a great learning tool to show children that a family is not necessarily a mum, dad and child, there are many other members who make up the family groups, such as brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents.
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http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailBook.asp?idBooks=60http://www.warrenhanson.com/RYA.html |
I DON'T HAVE YOUR EYES
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| I DON'T HAVE YOUR EYES by CARRIE A. KITZE
This book is about adoption. It uses a variety of ethnicities to show that there are always similarities between people. Even though a child may be adopted, he/she still has arms and legs. This book may be a comfort for adopted students or it may be used to discuss different family structures. The illustrations cover how many different skin colours a family can have. This uplifting book will help create a bond between parent and child.
RELATED BOOKS SELECT LINK TO READ MORE ABOUT THESE TITLES. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/843516.The_Day_We_Met_You http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/i-love-you-crazy-cakes |
FAMILIES ARE DIFFERENT
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| FAMILIES ARE DIFFERENT by NINA PELLEGRINI Pellegrini, N. (1991). Families Are Different. (V. Cohen, Illu.). New York: Holiday House.
Nina Pellegrini wrote this book through the eyes of her child, who was adopted from Korea. Told in the voice of her daughter Nico, the concerns of adopted children and their parents are expressed. The book features a multiracial mix of both traditional and nontraditional groupings. Single and adoptive parents, grandparent guardians, and step relatives all receive equal attention. This book conveys a strong message of the need for accepting differences among families. This book also exhibits a positive perspective towards multi-ethnic families.
http://www.amazon.com/All-Families-Are-Different-Gordon/dp/1573927651
SELECT LINK TO READ MORE ABOUT THESE TITLES.
http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Who_s_in_a_Family.html?id=5yqZ9FL7pkwC&redir_esc=y http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Allison.html?id=5v_VGSDKMYIC&redir_esc=y |
THE WORM FAMILY
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| THE WORM FAMILY by TONY JOHNSTON Johnston, T. (2004). The Worm Family. (T. Johnston, Illus.). Orlando: Harcourt.
This is an uplifting tale following the trials and tribulations the worm family repeatedly negotiate when moving into a new town. Because the worm family are 'worms' and drive a carrot-shaped car, are brown with dark hair and sport wide eyes and bulbous lips and are loud, they are unwelcome by their neighbours. This picture book is not totally relevant to the families genre however, it was included to teach children that prejudice against families because they are different or live differently to us is an unfair action. Finally in the end the worm family decides to stay put and make friends. This book teaches children that each individual can be different but compatible.
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http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Scribbleville.html?id=SCxaAAAAYAAJ http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6458135-beryl http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Loudmouth_George_and_the_New_Neighbors.html?id=k8dXqCnHK5kC&redir_esc=y |
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