by:
Matthew, Kathryn I.
Lowe, Joy L.

Publisher:
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Published:January 1, 2004
ISBN:1555704794
Format:Paperback
Pages:452

Description: From School Library Journal
Access options abound in this hefty, comprehensive guide. Librarians can look up celebrations by month, season, country, or culture. They can explore familiar holidays such as Thanksgiving or learn about such lesser-known festivities as Itse Selu (the Cherokee Green Corn Festival). Both secular and religious celebrations are covered. The first section provides bibliographic information and suggested grade levels for titles on specific days. Sections that follow offer longer, more detailed explanations of the meaning and significance of a holiday and a helpful description of the content of each recommended book or media choice. "Explorations," or activities for sharing specific titles with students, are included; unfortunately, they are not particularly inspired. The few photographs and diagrams scattered throughout appear almost to be afterthoughts, as they do not particularly illuminate or add new information to the text. The four indexes (author, illustrator, title, and subject) are especially helpful. What the book lacks in style and imagination, it more than makes up for in information.
Sue Morgan, Tom Kitayama Elementary School, Union City, CA
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Product Description:
Ramadan, Rosh Hashanah, Kodomono-Hi, Diwali, Dia de los Muertos, the Festival of St. Lucia, Mardi Gras. Each month there's another holiday or special event teachers and librarians choose to explore with children. Now the authors of the very successful Neal-Schuman Guide to Recommended Children's Books and Media for Use with Every Elementary Subject have produced an equally comprehensive handbook containing the best materials, insights, and suggestions for teaching kids about holidays celebrated throughout the world. Grouped by month, and with chapters on year-round special events (such as birthdays, weddings, Powwows, and quinceaand#241;eras), this innovative and easy-to-use guide provides grade-specific advice on books, media, and activities that allow children to learn how people of various nationalities and religions celebrate holidays. This valuable multicultural education tool can be used in libraries and classrooms to engage every child in discussing the rich varieties of tradition around the world.