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Barefoot Books, multicultural books for kids, The Boy Who Grew Flowers

Barefoot Book Fairy

Posted on March 25, 2011July 10, 2022 by Pragmatic Mom

The book and card selection that Leah sent showed me a whole different side of Barefoot Books. What I loved about each item was that it combined an educational aspect with entertainment. The books have nuances that include multi-cultural themes (Little Leap Forward), magical realism (The Boy Who Grew Flowers), and math concepts (The Real Princess) that makes each book special, interesting, and engaging. As for the card decks, these are really well done and I know that we will be using them a lot!

The Navajo Code Talkers of WWII

Posted on February 8, 2011July 10, 2022 by Pragmatic Mom

In eerily similar circumstances, young Navajo Americans were forced to relocate to attend boarding school where great attempts were made by the school to purge them of their ethnic identity, particularly their language. Both children’s books that are featured talk about harsh punishments for speaking in their native tongue. This forced relocation is not unlike the Japanese Americans during WWII. Is this really America, the home of the free?! This is the ugly underbelly that doesn’t get much press coverage. Am I the only one who didn’t learn about the Navajo Code Breakers at school in U.S. History? I am glad for these books to teach a new generation, and our nation, that the differences that make us unique make our country more powerful. Imagine if that boarding school were successful in wiping out the Navajo language? It’s really not inconceivable if the timing of the war were different!

How to Talk to an Autistic Kid

Posted on February 5, 2011July 10, 2022 by Pragmatic Mom

As for my second hand saturday, please leave a comment to win. I will email the winners to get their mailing addresses. I will chose the winner based on your comment of WHY YOU WANT and NEED THE BOOK. I just want to get the book into the right hands!

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Children’s Book Award Winners

Posted on January 19, 2011July 10, 2022 by Pragmatic Mom

A whole slew of children’s book awards including the Sheffield, Costa, O’Dell and Children’s Book Award.

2011 Newbery Potential Winners from Ex-Newbery Judge, Amanda Stuckmeyer

Posted on October 10, 2010July 10, 2022 by Pragmatic Mom

I am excited about the Newbery Awards! Amanda Struckmeyer served on the Newbery Committee that selected Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book and her list, I believe, is dead on. Here’s a link to the post that has her Mock Newbery event. But more importantly, here’s her list:

Asian Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Alvin Ho

Posted on October 7, 2010July 10, 2022 by Pragmatic Mom

This appealing series is a fun and funny read with great illustrations by LeUyen Pham that really make the book come alive. Look and Pham have a winning combination. Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid can have another series to dig into! Hooray for that!

Tips for Hooking Reluctant Readers

Posted on September 2, 2010October 4, 2021 by Pragmatic Mom

I believe that all it takes to create a reader is the right book. Finding that tale is the trick. So how do you pick books that will hook reluctant readers? Each child is different, with very particular tastes. Nevertheless, here are some key elements that engage child readers, along with some suggested titles …