CHINA: Tales from China by Hui Cui

 

Today's Multicultural "Book Look" is Tales from China: World Favorite Fables by Hui Cui with story adaptation by Miranda Sibo Paul and Steve Jackson.  It features 15 newly adapted folk tales from China set to contemporary animated illustrations by William Guo.

From the Jacketflap:

The World Favorite Fables series was created to answer the question by sharing the stories and life-lessons that we pass down to our children, who, in turn, pass down to theirs. 

These stories are not only entertaining and fun, but they provide exposure to the world to better equip our children to interact on a more global level. 

Each book aims to: 

Entertain
Beautifully written and illustrated fables will delight small children, young readers and parents alike. Destined to be a favorite, your family will come back to this book again and again. 

Educate
Experience life lessons as children do from cultures around the world. A Message section is included after every story for parents to discuss with children, or for children to ponder on their own.

Stimulate
It is no secret that adding a second language to your child s education can generate improvements in standardized test scores, creativity and cognitive abilities. Reap the benefits while providing an engaging read for children experiencing the second language presented in this book.

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POLAND: Irena's Jars of Secrets by Marcia Vaughn

 

Today's Multicultural Picture "Book Look" is Irena's Jars of Secrets by Marcia Vaughn, illustrated by Ron Mazellan.  It features a Jewish character who lives in Poland during World War II.

From the LEE and LOW Site:

Irena Sendler, born to a Polish Catholic family, was raised to respect people of all backgrounds and to help those in need. She became a social worker; and after the German army occupied Poland during World War II, Irena knew she had to help the sick and starving Jews who were imprisoned in the Warsaw Ghetto. She began by smuggling food, clothing, and medicine into the ghetto, then turned to smuggling children out of the ghetto. Using false papers and creative means of escape, and at great personal risk, Irena helped rescue Jewish children and hide them in safe surroundings. Hoping to reunite the children with their families after the war, Irena kept secret lists of the children’s identities.

Motivated by conscience and armed with compassion and a belief in human dignity, Irena Sendler confronted an enormous moral challenge and proved to the world that an ordinary person can accomplish deeds of extraordinary courage.

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THE GAMBIA: The Fish Snatcher by Miranda Sibo Paul and Cornelius Gomez

Today's Multicultural "Digital Book Look" is The Fish Snatcher by Miranda Sibo Paul and Cornelius Gomez.  It is a Wolof Folk Tale from The Gambia, Africa.

From the Digital Intro (iStorybooks):

The Fish Snatcher tells the story of a woman who hoards so many fish that she falls asleep before she can ever dry and eat them all.  Who keeps stealing them at night?  Find out in this humorous multicultural folk tale adaptation from The Gambia, West Africa. 

Praise for iStorybooks:

"I have a 5 year old who is reading and he loves having the books read to him while he reads along. I would recommend this to anyone with small children."


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