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Say Hola to Spanish (Say Hola To Spanish)
Susan Middleton Elya
Lee & Low Books, 1998
Fun rhymes!
Really fun rhymes to teach some Spanish vocabulary terms (book "flow" though is in English).
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Sam and the Lucky Money
Karen Chinn
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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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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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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First Day in Grapes (Pura Belpre Honor Book. Illustrator (Awards))
L. King Perez
Lee & Low Books, 2002
Creative Courage - A Great Read
I loved this book. It is a tribute to the human spirit. Children really understand the underlying theme. Beatifully written.
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Richard Wright and the Library Card
William Miller
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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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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The Pot That Juan Built (Pura Belpre Honor Book. Illustrator (Awards))
Nancy Andrews-Goebel
Lee & Low Books, 2002
My kid is obsessed with this book
The absorbing subject matter of this book, presented through catchy rhymes and alliteration and strong, colorful illustrations, has completely captured the imagination of my four-year-old. For three days now, he's been "Juan" almost exclusively, following ants to a ...
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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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Dia's Story Cloth
Dia Cha
Lee & Low Books, 1998
Looking for Excellent Hmong Literature?
If you are an elememtary or middle scool teacher with a population of Hmong children, or if you are looking for literature that treats a "difficult" subject in a sensitive way this book is for you. It is beautifully illustrated, with pictures of a Hmong story cloth ...
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Bein' With You This Way
W. Nikola-Lisa
Lee & Low Books, 1995
One for young and old
What a wonderful, versatile book. I teach a 4-year old Pre-K class and I originally chose this book because it focuses on the fact that while people may all be different from each other physically, we can all enjoy each other's company. I have a very mixed class ...
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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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Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia
Ted Lewin, Betsy Lewin
Lee & Low Books, 2008
Fantastic book that captures the spirit of Mongolia's Naadam Festival
This book is absolutely wonderful for children, teachers, parents, anthropologists, and Mongolia enthusiasts alike! Ted and Betsy Lewin creatively captured the spirit and splendor of Naadam, a vibrant festival showcasing Mongolia's talented sportsmen and women. This ...
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Hiromi's Hands
Lynne Barasch
Lee & Low Books, 2007
Hiromi Suzuki's extraordinary pioneering sushi career
Award-winning children's author Lynne Barasch presents Hiromi's Handsm a picturebook the true story of Japanese-American Hiromi Suzuki, who became the world's first female sushi chef. Introduced to the taste and the art of sushi preparation by her father. "Papa was ...
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How we are Smart
W. Nikola-Lisa
Lee & Low Books, 2006
Shows How We Are All Smart in Unique Ways
When Puerto Rican percussionist Tito Puente was a boy, he'd bang on cans and walls in the house. Instead of scolding him, his mother bought him a drum kit. Her support paid off: Tito grew up to become a drumming legend, winning six Grammy Awards for musical excellence. ...
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