I think this book is for preschool to first-grade students. It is about all of the letters in the alphabet living together but when night the x was miI think this book is for preschool to first-grade students. It is about all of the letters in the alphabet living together but when night the x was missing. Then they all went to look for him. I would only use this book in my classroom if I was teaching kindergarten or had students we did not yet know their letters. I do not think that there is anything dangerous about this book....more
This book is appropriate for primary grades. It is about a girl whose parents own a store. The parents make their Chinese food and the girl keeps tellThis book is appropriate for primary grades. It is about a girl whose parents own a store. The parents make their Chinese food and the girl keeps telling them that people do not eat that type of food on the Fourth of July. Around dinner time she was shocked to see lines of people eating their food at the store. I could use this book in my classroom for a read aloud. This book is beneficial because it shows that one culture values another culture. A dangerous thing about this book is that is sort of portray's foreigners as not knowing about the new culture they are in but then at the end, this is shown to be not true. ...more
This book is probably most appropriate for 5-8 grade students. It is about three sisters who go to California to stay with their mom for a few weeks. This book is probably most appropriate for 5-8 grade students. It is about three sisters who go to California to stay with their mom for a few weeks. Their mom left them and does not seem to want them to even visit. She then sends for children to a summer camp that is sponsored by the Black Panthers. I could use this book in my classroom for a book club, where students do different literary jobs. A risk with this book is possibly showing a stereotype that African American families may not be stable, such as having a parent who leaves....more
This book is likely most appropriate for 3-5 grade students. It is a story of a girl who is a little bit more fortunate than others so she does not geThis book is likely most appropriate for 3-5 grade students. It is a story of a girl who is a little bit more fortunate than others so she does not get the first choice even though she needed a new coat. In the end, she was sent a coat personally for her. In my classroom, I could use this book for a read-aloud to share with my students how many people may have needs that are not yet met. Something that is dangerous about this book is possible stereotyping such as the feathers to represent Indians. One thing that is confusing about this book is that it calls mud, "gumbo." Is this suppose to be a metaphor? ...more
This book would be appropriate for primary grades. It is about generations of Italian immigrants. This book focuses on family connectedness, it illustThis book would be appropriate for primary grades. It is about generations of Italian immigrants. This book focuses on family connectedness, it illustrates how families can stay close without physically being together through family heirlooms and sayings. In the classroom, I could use this book as a read-aloud to inform my students of the importance of valuing culture and family. This book runs the risk of portraying the stereotype that Italians are farmers and that Italian families are big. Although these risks exist there are still many benefits of this book. First, is that it demonstrates the power of families sticking together. Additionally, it shows that hard work pays off. ...more
I think that this book is age appropriate for 3-5th graders. It is about a young boy who knows what it means to be a man. The man blue seems to act asI think that this book is age appropriate for 3-5th graders. It is about a young boy who knows what it means to be a man. The man blue seems to act as a father figure to him, at first he did not trust him but he seemed to warm up to him fairly quickly. I could use this in my classroom for a read aloud to introduce poetry while also showing my children a perspective from a different culture. I do not think anything about this book is harmful. Something that is beneficial about this book is hearing some of the truths about growing up certain color and how you can act in response to that....more
I think this book is for 5th-8th graders. It is about a girl and her family during the war. Her father was taken by the communist. They have to immigrI think this book is for 5th-8th graders. It is about a girl and her family during the war. Her father was taken by the communist. They have to immigrate to America for their safety. I could use this in my classroom for book clubs, in which I have my students do literate circles. Something beneficial about this book is that it takes an accurate story of an immigrant and this could really resonate with some of my students....more
This book-level is probably first or second grade but the content is a little intense for that age. The book is about a family who use to live by the This book-level is probably first or second grade but the content is a little intense for that age. The book is about a family who use to live by the sea until the war started. Their father was taken away. Since they were no longer safe they sneak out of the city and went on a long journey to find a new home. In my classroom, I could use this book to start talking about migration. It is useful because of children who may have had similar experiences could feel more understood or less alone. ...more
I think this book is most appropriate for first or second grade. The book is about a young boy who loves soccer and works hard to become a star. His fI think this book is most appropriate for first or second grade. The book is about a young boy who loves soccer and works hard to become a star. His family really supports him as he grows and ends up playing in the major leagues. In my class, this book could be used to encourage students to follow their passions and to not give up. It is focused on a boy and that could make the girls feel less included if I read this book around....more