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Because Amelia Smiled
David Ezra Stein (2012) , under 40 pages
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Multicultural, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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In this book a little girl named Amelia
smiles in New York and her smile is
seen by a grandmother named Mrs.
Higgins. The smile reminds her of her
grandson and she sends him cookies to
Mexico. The grandson, Lionel, shares
the cookies and a song with his
students. This inspires one of them and
the story goes on from there. The book
is about inspiring others with things
like art, music, and other interests
that lead the next character to want to
reach out to others or do something
great. Stein’s illustrations flow
together and crayon is one of the art
tools he used. The book goes into a
full circle which will give you a sense
of global awareness.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Here Where the Sunbeams Are Green
Helen Phillips (2012) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Earth Friendly, Fantasy, Multicultural, Mystery
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You know the drill, look for a magical
thing every day, but don’t expect too
much, either. 13-year-old Mad and 9-
almost-10-year-old Roo never expected
to have to save their father, an
extinct bird, or stop a volcano from
blowing up; they also didn’t expect
magic to be real. But their vacation
turns into a big adventure mixed with
mystery as Mad, Roo, and their new
friend, Kyle, meet movie stars, are
chased, locked up, and even taste
strange chocolate. Two sisters against
a big bad world; the bad guys better
watch out!
Reviewed by: Amanda / University City Regional Library
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Laundry Day
Maurie J. Manning (2012) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Maurie J. Manning
Audience: Preschool
Category: Multicultural
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Here is a delightful and very charming
story written in a comic book-like
style about the city life adventures of
a shoeshine boy back in the horse and
cart days. On laundry day, the honest
young lad is trying to find the owner
of a red scarf. He meets and assists
many new multicultural friends along
the way. Your child may just pick up a
few new words from the different
languages of the friends the young boy
meets in his adventures. The young
shoeshine boy is not alone; his
faithful cat accompanies him on his
playful journey, too.
Reviewed by: Linda / University City Regional Library
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Next Stop - Zanzibar Road!
Niki Daly (2012) , under 40 pages
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Multicultural, Read Aloud
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It’s Market Day! What will Mama Jumbo
get today? She sets off wearing her
jazzy dress and her “flippy-floppy,
flappy-slippy, this-way-that-way pompom
hat.” At the market she sees her
friends, barters to get things she
needs, saves the day on the taxi ride
home, and creates a lovely surprise and
a loving lesson for her own little one,
Little Chico. Watercolor, pen, and
digital images enliven Mama Jumbo, her
wild assortment of animal friends, and
her African village. Enjoy this little
sample of African culture as you visit
the market with Mama Jumbo!
Reviewed by: Larisa / Morrison Regional Library
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Red Knit Cap Girl
Naoko Stoop (2012) , under 40 pages
Audience: Toddlers, Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Multicultural, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Have you ever wondered if you could get
close enough to the moon to talk to
it? Red Knit Cap Girl does! She tries
to climb a tree to reach the moon, but
it isn`t high enough. She tries to
reach it in the water, but that is just
the moon’s reflection. How is she
going to reach the moon? Hedgehog
suggests that she talks to Owl because
he knows everything. After talking to
Owl, she gathers her friends and tells
them that she is going to have a
celebration to let Moon know that they
are looking for her. Will Red Knit Cap
Girl ever get close enough to the moon
to talk to her?
Reviewed by: Julie / Mountain Island Library
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