Grand Total of Points

My grand total of points is 634 POINTS

This is My House

Written and Illustrated By: Arthur Dorros
Publisher: Scholastic Trade; Library Binding edition (September 1992)
Picture Book - Multicultural
 

A look at different dwellings from around the world takes young readers on a tour of houses from such faraway places as China, Egypt, Israel, Japan, and other countries and teaches readers to say ""house"" in fifteen languages.




I enjoyed this book, because it showed homes from several different places around. I learned things from the pictures that I didn't know before. I would love to get this book to have kids see how kids live all around the world.




*** 3.5 stars out of 5
8 points

Shades of Black

Written By: Sandra Pinkney
Illustrator: Miles Pinkney
Publisher:Cartwheel Books (January 1, 2006)
Picture Book - Multicultural

 

I am Black / I am Unique / I am the creamy white frost in vanilla ice cream / and the milky smooth brown in a chocolate bar...
Using simple poetic language and stunning photographs, Sandra and Myles Pinkney have created a remarkable book of affirmation for African-American children. Photographic portraits and striking descriptions of varied skin tones, hair texture, and eye color convey a strong sense of pride in a unique heritage. A joyous celebration of the rich diversity among African-Americans.

I enjoy this book, because it shows how unique the black children are in so many different ways. This would be a great book to have on the shelf in my classroom for children to come by and read of all races.

*** 3.5 stars out of 5
8 points

White Socks Only

Written By: Evelyn Coleman
Illustrated By: Tyrone Geter
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (January 1, 1996)
Picture Book - Multicultural

Subtle and stirring, this tale-within-a-tale begins with an affectionate exchange between and African-American girl and her grandmother, then telescopes to encompass an electrifying moment fraught with personal and political significance

I loved this book, because it showed the innocence of little children being able to make a difference in the world. A little girl who thinks she can only drink from the drinking fountain that says whites only if she has her white socks on. This started a small movement in her town and gives hope.

**** 4 stars out of 5
8 points

Sister Anne's Hands

Written By: Marybeth Lorbiecki
Illustrated By: Wendy Popp
Picture Book - Multicultural
Publisher: Puffin November 29, 2000

It's the early 1960s, and Anna has never seen a person with dark skin-until she meets Sister Anne. At first she is afraid of her new teacher, but she quickly discovers how wonderful Sister Anne is. Then one of Anna's classmates directs a racist remark toward Sister Anne. The teacher's wise way of turning the incident into a powerful learning experience has a profound impact on Anna. This moving, timeless tale is perfectly illustrated with luminous, glowing paintings.

This book moved me. It showed the reality of how harsh people were during the time of separation of blacks and whites. It shows how no matter what color of skin people have, they can be either good or bad. It shows reality, but I think it is important to read to children. 

**** 4 stars out of 5
8 points

More Than Anything Else

Written By: Marie Bradbie
Illustrated By: Chris Soentpiet
Publisher: Orchard Books on September 1st 1995
Picture Book - Multicultural

"A fictionalized story about the life of young Booker T. Washington. Living in a West Virginia settlement after emancipation, nine-year-old Booker travels by lantern light to the salt works, where he labors from dawn till dusk. Although his stomach rumbles, his real hunger is his intense desire to learn to read.... 

I love this book, because it gave hope to a little black boy who wanted to learn how to read. It showed more the after fact of the slavery laws when the blacks were allowed to read, but just barely starting to. It shows will power and confidence in culture.

**** 4 stars out of 5
8 points

Busy Toes

Written By: C. W. Bowie
Illustrated By: Fred Willingham
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing in February of 2000
Picture Book - Multicultural

Tip-toe into the pages of this exquisitely illustrated book as we dig, squish, and splash our way to discover the many secrets and delights of our toes. A wonderful read-aloud book to be shared by the whole family.


I enjoyed this book, because it really does a good job at showing that everybody has toes and does the same kinds of things. If you were to just hear the words, you would have no idea that the pictures were portraying a bunch of different cultural groups.

*** 3 stars out of 5
8 points