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The Paper Bag Princess (Classic Munsch)
Robert N. Munsch
Annick Press, 1992
Simply one of the best children's books ever written
+ Empowering Book for Girls
+ So fun! But ends abruptly
+ she doesn't end up with the prince
+ Do it yourself Heroine!
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A Young People's History of the United States, Vol. 1: Columbus to the Robber Barons
Howard Zinn
Seven Stories Press, 2007
Great Work and Much Needed
+ A true history of the "people."
+ A Nice Primer
As with all of Mr. Zinn's works, this series is clearly written and thorough. Mr. Zinn's writing is very readable, it is always reminiscent of his own pace and phrasing as he speaks. I had been hoping for something like this for a long time. I have given away quite a few copies of The People's ...
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Children of Native America Today
Yvonne Wakim Dennis, Arlene B. Hirschfelder, ...
Charlesbridge Publishing, 2003
Excellent photos break stereotypes, teach about diversity
+ Buy this Book
+ A must for every elementary library
+ One of the best multicultural educational book I've seen!!
+ Careful attention to what life is really like
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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
Kathleen Krull
Harcourt Children's Books, 2003
Si Se Puede
+ Harvesting Hope
+ A beautiful children's book with an illustrated personal story and a larger message
+ The story of a lesser known American Hero
+ Beautiful, educational, brought tears to my eyes!
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My Name Is Bilal
Asma Mobin-Uddin
Boyds Mills Press, 2005
Depth and Sensitivity
+ takes me back to when I was growing up
+ Fantastic Book
Portrays a familiar school situation with depth and sensitivity. Other kids at Bilal's new school tear off his sister's head scarf and make anti-Muslim remarks. Bilal feels he needs to hide his Muslim identity, and we (the readers) understand why. We all understand what it's like to be ...
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King & King & Family
Linda De Haan, Stern Nijland
Tricycle Press, 2004
joyfull!
+ K is for Kindly Kingly Kidnapping
+ Not the Best sequel to a beloved book, but still fun.
I do like this sequel to King & King!!! Because They find a child the same way they find love. Without lectures, or educational purposes.
This book is even more joyfull and colourfull than part 1! Full of little jokes and very cute animals! Simply lovely!!!
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Kapono & the Turtle
Edie Bikle
Island Heritage, 2001
After a storm in Waipio Valley, a young Kapono and his friend discover an injured sea turtle wedged between the rocks. The boys free the turtle and carry it back to sea. But Kapono himself is then caught in a frightening storm. Will he survive?
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It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families (Robie Sex Books)
Robie H. Harris
Candlewick, 2004
Great book- Real life.
+ Wonderful
+ Outstanding learning tool
+ Great Book
+ Facts of life
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All Kinds of Friends, Even Green!
Ellen B. Senisi
Woodbine House, 2002
A memorable friendship
+ Great Book!
+ Unique, distinctive, and highly recommended
"All Kinds of Friends, Even Green!" is written and photographed by Ellen B. Senisi. The text and photos tell a story about Moses, a disabled boy who gets around in his wheelchair. At school, his class is given an assignment to write about friends. Moses is inspired to write about a very special ...
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Selavi, That is Life: A Haitian Story of Hope
Youme Landowne
Cinco Puntos Press, 2005
This is a powerful and moving book...
+ Great Story Showing Rich History
+ Inspiring
+ Wonderful children reading.
+ A true story with a positive message
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Baseball Saved Us
Ken Mochizuki
Lee & Low Books, 1995
Baseball Saved US
+ BASEBALL SAVED US
+ Inspirational
+ baseball saved us
+ A true American sport
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Ruby's Wish
Shirin Yim
Chronicle Books, 2002
A lovely true story
+ A rare story my daughter likes to hear often!
+ Ruby's Wish
+ Ruby's Wish
+ Ruby's Wish
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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 illustrations. It is the story of a ...
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Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai (Frances Foster Books)
Claire A. Nivola
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2008
Richie's Picks: PLANTING THE TREES OF KENYA: THE STORY OF WANGARI MAATHAI
+ Heartwarming, Touching, A MUST have
+ Opening the minds of students
+ Planting the Trees of Kenya
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Coolies
Yin
Puffin, 2003
Historic Story of Early Chinese-Americans
+ Asians in America
+ Elliott at Ashley River Creative Arts El.
+ Richmond from Ashley River Creative Arts El.
+ Branden From Ashley River Creative Arts El.charle
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