Presented from the point of view of a young interracial child, this sweet, simple story discusses the colors of the world and the colors of the people in a family--all of whom make the world beautiful and unique. Full color. 1/4.
Meet Marvin. He's a calm and mindful gorilla living in the Great Big City. He is peaceful and composed and enjoys every minute of his day - unlike his thumping, roaring, former Empire State-climbing Grandpa! Readers are introduced to the concept of living mindfully in a creative, practical, and easy-to-apply way.
101 Stories of Life, Love, and Learning for Older Teens
1. This is the first time that Chicken Soup has published separate books for younger teens and older teens, allowing more focus on issues specific to each age group. 2. Parents can be confident that the book their child is reading contains stories suitable for just that age. 3. The line is being updated with new covers, new interior ......
In this beloved Zen Buddhist allegory, a boy is searching for his missing ox--his true self. And once he finds it, he struggles to tame and train it. For the journey of the young ox herder is also the story of our journey toward enlightenment. Award-winning author, Demi, presents the story of the herd boy and his ox with all the simplicity and ......
Connecting Students to the World Through Literature
"The authors illustrate how to teach to the standards using literature. More important, they explain why it is essential to do so if we are to prepare our children for life in a 21st-century global society." -Carol Gallegos, Literacy Coach Hanford Elementary, CA "The authors skillfully weave global-text titles, authors, websites, and strategy instruction throughout the book." -Victoria Seeger, Instructional Coach Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Topeka, KS Discover how global literature can prepare your students for global citizenship! With an increasingly diverse nation and an ever-smaller world, global awareness is a necessity for today's students. This unique and indispensible handbook shows how teachers can use global literature to help students expand their worldview while developing increased respect for cultural diversity. The authors explain how to infuse global literature throughout the K-8 curriculum, from locating and selecting appropriate, high-quality books to developing related activities and projects for a variety of subject areas. Teachers, librarians, and reading coordinators will find: Insights on how reading global literature prepares students for life and work in an interconnected world Numerous examples of outstanding books for Grades K-8 and a fully annotated bibliography of hundreds of titles on the enclosed CD-ROM A wealth of teaching ideas for the entire curriculum, supported by classroom vignettes Answers to frequently asked questions about funding, cultural authenticity, and supporting state and national standards Bring the world into your classroom through global literature to enrich teaching and learning!
