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A Child Called You
JD Wise
2021 Bronze Medal
38 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
A Child Called You is a work of children's fiction penned by author JD Wise. Are you friends with everyone regardless of how they look or the color of their skin? Do you stand up to bullies? Do you take the time to help others? Or are you too focussed on yourself and filled with greed? Did you know that even the smallest act of kindness makes you a bigger, better person and it makes the world a better place in which to live? It’s true. If we all took a minute to consider those around us before ourselves, we could make a whole lot of positive difference to everyone’s lives, including our own.
JD Wise’s picture book story, A Child Called You, is a powerful statement directed at young readers to encourage them to think beyond themselves and to care about others and the world around them. Told in rhyming verse, the author cleverly depicts all kinds of plausible scenarios, from obeying parents to helping those in need and standing up to the injustice of bullies. The author uses simple language so that beginner readers can easily follow along. There are many words displayed in various fonts to emphasize the point being made. The illustrations are bright and colorful and help carry the ideas forward. We all need to learn and be told over and over again how important it is to care about those around us, and to put others first.
A Child Called You is a work of children's fiction penned by author JD Wise. Are you friends with everyone regardless of how they look or the color of their skin? Do you stand up to bullies? Do you take the time to help others? Or are you too focussed on yourself and filled with greed? Did you know that even the smallest act of kindness makes you a bigger, better person and it makes the world a better place in which to live? It’s true. If we all took a minute to consider those around us before ourselves, we could make a whole lot of positive difference to everyone’s lives, including our own.
JD Wise’s picture book story, A Child Called You, is a powerful statement directed at young readers to encourage them to think beyond themselves and to care about others and the world around them. Told in rhyming verse, the author cleverly depicts all kinds of plausible scenarios, from obeying parents to helping those in need and standing up to the injustice of bullies. The author uses simple language so that beginner readers can easily follow along. There are many words displayed in various fonts to emphasize the point being made. The illustrations are bright and colorful and help carry the ideas forward. We all need to learn and be told over and over again how important it is to care about those around us, and to put others first.
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Big H and Little h Dog
A Disability Awareness Inclusive Children's Book Full of Hope!
Victoria Smith
2021 Bronze Medal
35 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Big H and Little h Dog, written by Victoria Smith and illustrated by Sketchy La Rue, is a children's inspirational book about a dog who wishes for nothing more than to be able to run and play. Little h is introduced in the middle of a dream where he imagines himself in several different scenarios that are not possible for him as a differently-abled dog. Little h has a form of muscular dystrophy where, as he ages, his muscles continue to get weaker, but he remains hopeful on his outings to a local park where he is content watching other dogs having fun. Fortunately, Little h has a champion in his human parent named Big H, and Big H is seriously and actively trying to find a way to literally get Little h back up and running. As Big H and Little h work diligently on fundraising and seeking out vets who may be able to help regardless of their location, the publicity around their plight grows and blossoms through the caring of strangers.
Victoria Smith writes an endearing and accessible tale as young readers are brought into the life of a differently-abled dog in Big H and Little h Dog. Aside from the awareness generated through a story that introduces children, many for the very first time, to diseases that result in muscle degeneration, Smith uses a strong foundation of hope and emphasizes the importance of perseverance...not just for those afflicted and their families, but all of the little future champions who may not even know someone who is afflicted but still will want to help. The illustrations created by Sketchy La Rue tie the whole package together by giving a cute and colorful depiction of the lives of Big H and Little h. The artwork is original and clean and the illustrations are perfectly suited in the context of a book about a scrappy little dog with a lot of pluck. I embraced this story in the same way that I imagine all others who read it will do too.
Big H and Little h Dog, written by Victoria Smith and illustrated by Sketchy La Rue, is a children's inspirational book about a dog who wishes for nothing more than to be able to run and play. Little h is introduced in the middle of a dream where he imagines himself in several different scenarios that are not possible for him as a differently-abled dog. Little h has a form of muscular dystrophy where, as he ages, his muscles continue to get weaker, but he remains hopeful on his outings to a local park where he is content watching other dogs having fun. Fortunately, Little h has a champion in his human parent named Big H, and Big H is seriously and actively trying to find a way to literally get Little h back up and running. As Big H and Little h work diligently on fundraising and seeking out vets who may be able to help regardless of their location, the publicity around their plight grows and blossoms through the caring of strangers.
Victoria Smith writes an endearing and accessible tale as young readers are brought into the life of a differently-abled dog in Big H and Little h Dog. Aside from the awareness generated through a story that introduces children, many for the very first time, to diseases that result in muscle degeneration, Smith uses a strong foundation of hope and emphasizes the importance of perseverance...not just for those afflicted and their families, but all of the little future champions who may not even know someone who is afflicted but still will want to help. The illustrations created by Sketchy La Rue tie the whole package together by giving a cute and colorful depiction of the lives of Big H and Little h. The artwork is original and clean and the illustrations are perfectly suited in the context of a book about a scrappy little dog with a lot of pluck. I embraced this story in the same way that I imagine all others who read it will do too.
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Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down
A story about sensory differences
Lindsey Parker
2021 Silver Medal
50 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
A little girl can’t sit still; it gives her the jitters. She has to run, stomp her feet, tap her fork on the table during mealtime – there are all kinds of neurosensory actions that calm the nerves, especially for someone who is neurodiverse or even autistic. Lindsey Parker’s picture book story, Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down: A story about sensory differences Sounds and actions points out that even sand on the hand can cause a near panic attack until the stomping, shaking, or running removes the issue. This little girl needs to feel in control, through her sound actions and constant body motion. And, when things get out of control, like when the sand from the sandbox won’t brush off her hands, she panics.
We are constantly being reminded to accept visual differences among our peers, but there are other differences, too, some not as visual or comprehensible. There are many sensory differences that most people fail to recognize or understand. Lindsey Parker’s picture book story, Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down tackles the issue of sensory differences. Cleverly, the author takes the young reader on a day’s journey through the life of one little girl and all the things she feels compelled to do to calm her jitters. Using simple language and a lot of bold onomatopoeia words to visually express the sounds of things like stomping and tapping, the author has presented these differences in a clear, entertaining way that will also educate young readers so they can understand better what many adults still don’t understand – that we are all different, inside and out. The colorful illustrations are active and engaging and help carry the story along. The author concludes with the best solution of all: a hug from Mom.
A little girl can’t sit still; it gives her the jitters. She has to run, stomp her feet, tap her fork on the table during mealtime – there are all kinds of neurosensory actions that calm the nerves, especially for someone who is neurodiverse or even autistic. Lindsey Parker’s picture book story, Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down: A story about sensory differences Sounds and actions points out that even sand on the hand can cause a near panic attack until the stomping, shaking, or running removes the issue. This little girl needs to feel in control, through her sound actions and constant body motion. And, when things get out of control, like when the sand from the sandbox won’t brush off her hands, she panics.
We are constantly being reminded to accept visual differences among our peers, but there are other differences, too, some not as visual or comprehensible. There are many sensory differences that most people fail to recognize or understand. Lindsey Parker’s picture book story, Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down tackles the issue of sensory differences. Cleverly, the author takes the young reader on a day’s journey through the life of one little girl and all the things she feels compelled to do to calm her jitters. Using simple language and a lot of bold onomatopoeia words to visually express the sounds of things like stomping and tapping, the author has presented these differences in a clear, entertaining way that will also educate young readers so they can understand better what many adults still don’t understand – that we are all different, inside and out. The colorful illustrations are active and engaging and help carry the story along. The author concludes with the best solution of all: a hug from Mom.
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Tiny Polly
The Story of a Brave Chicken
Jinan Samman
2021 Gold Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Joanne Ang for Readers' Favorite
Tiny Polly: The Story of a Brave Chicken is a picture book written by Jinan Samman and illustrated by Evgeniya Kozhevnikova for young readers. The story starts with a special chicken named Polly. Polly is unique because she is the smallest chicken of the flock at the farm. Because of her small stature, Polly is an outcast and has no friends. However, Polly has a great heart. This book will take you on an adventure with Polly that will surely leave a lasting mark through its valuable lessons on bravery and kindness.
With its simple and easy-to-understand writing, Jinan Samman does a fabulous job on Tiny Polly. The life lessons set out by Polly are short and logical, highly suitable for young children who have just started reading. I like how Jinan included Polly’s negative emotions in the story, such as sad feelings and loneliness that came from being an outcast. It teaches children from an early age to be more aware of people they might unintentionally hurt, just because they are different. I think Tiny Polly conveys the lesson elegantly. I love the beautiful artwork illustrated by Evgeniya. The watercolors give the story an organic feel that reminds me of the storybooks I read when I was a child. As I grew older, I started to appreciate the artwork behind each book, and I am sure the illustrations in Tiny Polly will leave the same impression on young readers. With its brilliant storyline, well-thought-out lessons, and beautifully drawn pictures, I highly recommend this book.
Tiny Polly: The Story of a Brave Chicken is a picture book written by Jinan Samman and illustrated by Evgeniya Kozhevnikova for young readers. The story starts with a special chicken named Polly. Polly is unique because she is the smallest chicken of the flock at the farm. Because of her small stature, Polly is an outcast and has no friends. However, Polly has a great heart. This book will take you on an adventure with Polly that will surely leave a lasting mark through its valuable lessons on bravery and kindness.
With its simple and easy-to-understand writing, Jinan Samman does a fabulous job on Tiny Polly. The life lessons set out by Polly are short and logical, highly suitable for young children who have just started reading. I like how Jinan included Polly’s negative emotions in the story, such as sad feelings and loneliness that came from being an outcast. It teaches children from an early age to be more aware of people they might unintentionally hurt, just because they are different. I think Tiny Polly conveys the lesson elegantly. I love the beautiful artwork illustrated by Evgeniya. The watercolors give the story an organic feel that reminds me of the storybooks I read when I was a child. As I grew older, I started to appreciate the artwork behind each book, and I am sure the illustrations in Tiny Polly will leave the same impression on young readers. With its brilliant storyline, well-thought-out lessons, and beautifully drawn pictures, I highly recommend this book.
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Jake the Growling Dog
A Children's Book about the Power of Kindness, Celebrating Diversity, and Friendship
Samantha Shannon
2020 Bronze Medal
31 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
We’re all different. We have different ways to laugh, to smile, to cry, to speak, but that’s part of what makes us all so uniquely special. Jake is a fun-loving dog, caramel-colored with “a chocolate stripe down his face” (I love that description). He loves to run and play and do all the things an active young dog loves to do. The only thing is that Jake growls. It doesn’t mean he’s an angry, mean dog. He growls because he’s happy and excited. He didn’t realize that his growling scared everyone away. When he realized the problem, all he wanted to do was to fix it: “Why doesn’t anyone understand me?/ Why can’t they see I’m not actually mean?” It would appear that everyone was jumping to the conclusion that when a dog growled he was being mean and scary, when in fact Jake was full of love and kindness and fun.
Samantha Shannon’s picture book story, Jake the Growling Dog: A Children’s Book about the Power of Kindness, Celebrating Diversity and Friendship, is a fun book to read and it’s full of suggestions to help young readers think about how they judge others. Written in rhyming verse and accompanied by exciting and colorful illustrations, the plot develops as Jake introduces himself and how much fun he’s having until it’s pointed out that his growling is scaring everyone away. Jake then has to analyze the situation and find a way to make others accept him as he is, just like he accepts everyone else in spite of their differences. At the end of the book is an interactive section that outlines how young people can be loving and kind, just like Jake. There’s even an exercise called, Jake’s Loving-Kindness Activity. A fun read for the whole family and a great way to look at the world and others with loving-kindness – every day.
We’re all different. We have different ways to laugh, to smile, to cry, to speak, but that’s part of what makes us all so uniquely special. Jake is a fun-loving dog, caramel-colored with “a chocolate stripe down his face” (I love that description). He loves to run and play and do all the things an active young dog loves to do. The only thing is that Jake growls. It doesn’t mean he’s an angry, mean dog. He growls because he’s happy and excited. He didn’t realize that his growling scared everyone away. When he realized the problem, all he wanted to do was to fix it: “Why doesn’t anyone understand me?/ Why can’t they see I’m not actually mean?” It would appear that everyone was jumping to the conclusion that when a dog growled he was being mean and scary, when in fact Jake was full of love and kindness and fun.
Samantha Shannon’s picture book story, Jake the Growling Dog: A Children’s Book about the Power of Kindness, Celebrating Diversity and Friendship, is a fun book to read and it’s full of suggestions to help young readers think about how they judge others. Written in rhyming verse and accompanied by exciting and colorful illustrations, the plot develops as Jake introduces himself and how much fun he’s having until it’s pointed out that his growling is scaring everyone away. Jake then has to analyze the situation and find a way to make others accept him as he is, just like he accepts everyone else in spite of their differences. At the end of the book is an interactive section that outlines how young people can be loving and kind, just like Jake. There’s even an exercise called, Jake’s Loving-Kindness Activity. A fun read for the whole family and a great way to look at the world and others with loving-kindness – every day.
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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare
A Children's Book about Trying New Things, Friendship, Comfort, and Kindness.
Samantha Shannon
2020 Gold Medal
51 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Are you ever worried about a new situation? Going to a new school? Or a new daycare? Jake was worried about going to doggy daycare. His owners were going away and he was going to be left at a doggy daycare for a couple of days. He’d never been there before. He was worried the people and the other dogs at the doggy daycare wouldn’t like him, or, worse, they’d be scared every time he growled. You see, Jake’s a happy, fun-loving dog who growls about everything. It doesn’t mean he is angry or vicious; he just gets excited and growls. His friend, Neet, a black squirrel, helps ease Jake’s worries. It’s always good to have a friend who cares.
Samantha Shannon’s picture book story, Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about Trying New Things, Friendship, Comfort, and Kindness, is another adventure in the Jake the Growling Dog series. Told in rhyming verse and accompanied by colorful and fascinating illustrations, the plot develops as Jake struggles between excitement and fear of going to a new place, the doggy daycare. Enter his friend, Neet, and the fears ease, but the conflicting feelings are still there. The conflict continues until Jake is settled in at the doggy daycare and one problem after another is resolved as Jake makes new friends. The story is well told and will certainly help young readers confront their own fears of new people and new situations and places. At the end of the book, the author provides some interactive Jake-inspired exercises to further help young readers deal with their fears. A wonderful story told with compassion and care and it is fun to read.
Are you ever worried about a new situation? Going to a new school? Or a new daycare? Jake was worried about going to doggy daycare. His owners were going away and he was going to be left at a doggy daycare for a couple of days. He’d never been there before. He was worried the people and the other dogs at the doggy daycare wouldn’t like him, or, worse, they’d be scared every time he growled. You see, Jake’s a happy, fun-loving dog who growls about everything. It doesn’t mean he is angry or vicious; he just gets excited and growls. His friend, Neet, a black squirrel, helps ease Jake’s worries. It’s always good to have a friend who cares.
Samantha Shannon’s picture book story, Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about Trying New Things, Friendship, Comfort, and Kindness, is another adventure in the Jake the Growling Dog series. Told in rhyming verse and accompanied by colorful and fascinating illustrations, the plot develops as Jake struggles between excitement and fear of going to a new place, the doggy daycare. Enter his friend, Neet, and the fears ease, but the conflicting feelings are still there. The conflict continues until Jake is settled in at the doggy daycare and one problem after another is resolved as Jake makes new friends. The story is well told and will certainly help young readers confront their own fears of new people and new situations and places. At the end of the book, the author provides some interactive Jake-inspired exercises to further help young readers deal with their fears. A wonderful story told with compassion and care and it is fun to read.
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Sight to See
Seeing is Believing (Fargone)
Dr. Qooz
2020 Silver Medal
30 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Tode the Turtle did not have fun playing baseball. He was slow and had never batted. Harriet and Eddie were the two team captains and they both could hit well and catch behind the plate. Tode was always the last player to be chosen though he wanted to be included. He was always an easy out and Tode wished things were different. It was a spring day and everyone was watching the V-formation of geese in the sky. Tode could not see anything no matter how hard he tried. Krissy was worried that Tode could not see the geese making a V-formation as they glided in the sky and her father suggested maybe Tode needed to wear glasses to correct his eyesight. Being an eye doctor he suggested Krissy bringTode to meet him the next day.
Sight to See: Seeing is Believing by Dr. Qooz is an informative and delightful story that will help readers realize the importance of good vision. Having good vision is important when it comes to good performance. Irena Urosevic makes the concept and the author's words clear with her wonderful illustrations that also make the story and the characters real and relatable. The story is a good way to make parents, as well as children, understand that 'Seeing is Believing' and to get eyesight checked if they feel their children are unable to see properly. It is a good story for storytelling sessions at home and in classrooms to teach children about their eyesight and it is also a story about friendship and kindness. Krissy's act of kindness and friendship is tangible to readers and shows readers how it changed Tode's life for the better.
Tode the Turtle did not have fun playing baseball. He was slow and had never batted. Harriet and Eddie were the two team captains and they both could hit well and catch behind the plate. Tode was always the last player to be chosen though he wanted to be included. He was always an easy out and Tode wished things were different. It was a spring day and everyone was watching the V-formation of geese in the sky. Tode could not see anything no matter how hard he tried. Krissy was worried that Tode could not see the geese making a V-formation as they glided in the sky and her father suggested maybe Tode needed to wear glasses to correct his eyesight. Being an eye doctor he suggested Krissy bringTode to meet him the next day.
Sight to See: Seeing is Believing by Dr. Qooz is an informative and delightful story that will help readers realize the importance of good vision. Having good vision is important when it comes to good performance. Irena Urosevic makes the concept and the author's words clear with her wonderful illustrations that also make the story and the characters real and relatable. The story is a good way to make parents, as well as children, understand that 'Seeing is Believing' and to get eyesight checked if they feel their children are unable to see properly. It is a good story for storytelling sessions at home and in classrooms to teach children about their eyesight and it is also a story about friendship and kindness. Krissy's act of kindness and friendship is tangible to readers and shows readers how it changed Tode's life for the better.
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Sammy: Hero At Age Five
M. Schmidt & G. D. Donley
2020 Honorable Mention
96 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Deborah Lloyd for Readers' Favorite
Sammy, born the day before Easter in 1985, lived with his mother and brother Gene in a small town in Kansas. He lived the normal life of a little boy – riding his big wheels, playing with trucks, and running in the backyard. He loved the homegrown vegetables from his mother’s and Slim’s gardens. Slim was the man who lived next door and was like a member of the family. Then cancer arrived, changing their lives forever. Sammy shares the ups and downs of painful, scary treatments. He and his mother spent week after week in the children’s oncology unit at the hospital, several hours from home. Sammy was observant and knew when his mother had been praying or crying. He also became aware of Jesus’ presence and His help during difficult times. In the memoir, Sammy: Hero At Age 5, written by his mother and brother, M. Schmidt and G. D. Donley, the sad journey peppered with many joyful moments is shared.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this true-life story is that it is told from Sammy’s point of view. While written in the language of a five-year-old boy, the messages within his words are truly profound. The thoughts fit a little boy’s world – excitement in eating a popsicle; hoping his mother will marry again, and he will have a new father; a wish to go to Disney World. The writing is clear and concise, and the photographs add to the realistic nature of the story. M. Schmidt and G. D. Donley shared their story to help other children and families facing these kinds of diagnoses in this memoir. This is a touching and unforgettable book!
Sammy, born the day before Easter in 1985, lived with his mother and brother Gene in a small town in Kansas. He lived the normal life of a little boy – riding his big wheels, playing with trucks, and running in the backyard. He loved the homegrown vegetables from his mother’s and Slim’s gardens. Slim was the man who lived next door and was like a member of the family. Then cancer arrived, changing their lives forever. Sammy shares the ups and downs of painful, scary treatments. He and his mother spent week after week in the children’s oncology unit at the hospital, several hours from home. Sammy was observant and knew when his mother had been praying or crying. He also became aware of Jesus’ presence and His help during difficult times. In the memoir, Sammy: Hero At Age 5, written by his mother and brother, M. Schmidt and G. D. Donley, the sad journey peppered with many joyful moments is shared.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this true-life story is that it is told from Sammy’s point of view. While written in the language of a five-year-old boy, the messages within his words are truly profound. The thoughts fit a little boy’s world – excitement in eating a popsicle; hoping his mother will marry again, and he will have a new father; a wish to go to Disney World. The writing is clear and concise, and the photographs add to the realistic nature of the story. M. Schmidt and G. D. Donley shared their story to help other children and families facing these kinds of diagnoses in this memoir. This is a touching and unforgettable book!
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Urban Playground
What Kids Say About Living in San Francisco
Katie Burke
2020 Finalist
192 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Rebecca S Winner for Readers' Favorite
Urban Playground: What Kids Say about Living in San Francisco by Katie Burke is a non-fiction book about fifty children ages five to nine who are growing up in San Francisco. For the first five children, the author asked questions about the makeup of their family. The next group of five children were asked about their favorite food. This questioning pattern continued with the questions being about: heroes, their favorite holiday, their pets, their school, what sports they play, what talents they have, where they like to go on vacation, and what career they think they might have when they are older. After each child's answers there is a section about what can be learned about San Francisco from this child. Then there is always a set of discussion questions that might begin a dialogue between teachers and children, or parents and children.
My favorite thing about Urban Playground: What Kids Say about Living in San Francisco by Katie Burke is the funny things kids say. I learned a lot about San Francisco from this book. I enjoyed finding out how many of the children at this young age are learning other languages. I like that there are several nationalities represented in the children who were chosen. I think the discussion questions are a great way to begin a dialogue with children. I appreciated the humor in the sections where the author summed up what can be learned about San Francisco from the child's answers. It is encouraging to find out that there are children who are out doing sports, walking dogs in parks, going swimming and surfing and not just being attached to an electronic device.
Urban Playground: What Kids Say about Living in San Francisco by Katie Burke is a non-fiction book about fifty children ages five to nine who are growing up in San Francisco. For the first five children, the author asked questions about the makeup of their family. The next group of five children were asked about their favorite food. This questioning pattern continued with the questions being about: heroes, their favorite holiday, their pets, their school, what sports they play, what talents they have, where they like to go on vacation, and what career they think they might have when they are older. After each child's answers there is a section about what can be learned about San Francisco from this child. Then there is always a set of discussion questions that might begin a dialogue between teachers and children, or parents and children.
My favorite thing about Urban Playground: What Kids Say about Living in San Francisco by Katie Burke is the funny things kids say. I learned a lot about San Francisco from this book. I enjoyed finding out how many of the children at this young age are learning other languages. I like that there are several nationalities represented in the children who were chosen. I think the discussion questions are a great way to begin a dialogue with children. I appreciated the humor in the sections where the author summed up what can be learned about San Francisco from the child's answers. It is encouraging to find out that there are children who are out doing sports, walking dogs in parks, going swimming and surfing and not just being attached to an electronic device.
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Brown Bear & Oofie Present: The Lost Identity
Masami S.C.
2019 Finalist
44 Pages
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Children - Social Issues
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Brown Bear & Oofie Present: The Lost Identity is a children’s social issues picture book written and illustrated by Masami S.C. Brown Bear and Oofie had just been playing with their friend, Herman. Oofie mentioned how much she liked Herman’s freckles, which made Brown Bear pause and think a bit. Were the marks on Herman’s face freckles? As Oofie began talking, Brown Bear seemed to lose focus and get involved in her own thoughts. Suddenly she left the room and came back a little later looking just a bit different. Oofie wondered what happened to Brown Bear; then she started laughing. Silly Brown Bear, she looks fine just the way she is. Brown Bear is unique and special. So are Herman and Oofie. Each of them has their own identity, made up of how they think, behave and look.
Masami S.C.’s children’s social issues picture book, Brown Bear & Oofie Present: The Lost Identity, has the two iconic friends discussing an issue many kids grapple with in social settings, especially in school and playgrounds. While it may seem cool to look or act like other kids, especially very popular ones, it’s really best of all to just be yourself as Brown Bear discovers when her attempt to make freckles goes awry. The author’s characters are both wise and funny, and her illustrations, which are brightly colored and upbeat, will make this a very popular selection with young readers and for story time sessions. I also appreciated how Masami highlights the featured words used in the story and includes a glossary of them at the end of the book. Brown Bear & Oofie Present: The Lost Identity is most highly recommended.
Brown Bear & Oofie Present: The Lost Identity is a children’s social issues picture book written and illustrated by Masami S.C. Brown Bear and Oofie had just been playing with their friend, Herman. Oofie mentioned how much she liked Herman’s freckles, which made Brown Bear pause and think a bit. Were the marks on Herman’s face freckles? As Oofie began talking, Brown Bear seemed to lose focus and get involved in her own thoughts. Suddenly she left the room and came back a little later looking just a bit different. Oofie wondered what happened to Brown Bear; then she started laughing. Silly Brown Bear, she looks fine just the way she is. Brown Bear is unique and special. So are Herman and Oofie. Each of them has their own identity, made up of how they think, behave and look.
Masami S.C.’s children’s social issues picture book, Brown Bear & Oofie Present: The Lost Identity, has the two iconic friends discussing an issue many kids grapple with in social settings, especially in school and playgrounds. While it may seem cool to look or act like other kids, especially very popular ones, it’s really best of all to just be yourself as Brown Bear discovers when her attempt to make freckles goes awry. The author’s characters are both wise and funny, and her illustrations, which are brightly colored and upbeat, will make this a very popular selection with young readers and for story time sessions. I also appreciated how Masami highlights the featured words used in the story and includes a glossary of them at the end of the book. Brown Bear & Oofie Present: The Lost Identity is most highly recommended.
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