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1. Katherine Paterson: The Stubborn Seed of Hope

By: Caroline Starr Rose, on 9/26/2012
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How do you feel about middle-grade novels that deal with life's harsh realities? My novel, May B., focuses on a child who has been abandoned, who faces starvation and possible death. Several young readers have confessed parts of it are scary. I'm okay with that. What I'm not okay with, though, is leaving my readers in a place of despair.

Here's a quote from the amazing Katherine Paterson on just this topic:

I cannot, will not, withhold from my young readers the harsh realities of human hunger and suffering and loss, but neither will I neglect to plant that stubborn seed of hope that has enabled our race to outlast wars and famines and the destruction of death. If you think that this is the limitation that will keep me forever a writer for the young, perhaps it is. I don’t mind. I do what I can and do it joyfully.”
-Katherine Paterson, A SENSE OF WONDER: ON READING AND WRITING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

I love Ms. Paterson's idea of a "stubborn seed of hope", something that grows beyond painful circumstances, something that can anchor both the character and reader in a better future to come.

Do you shy away from heartache in the books you read or write? Why or why not?

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Rebecca said, on 9/26/2012 8:12:00 AM

I think that heartache and hope are the two most important ingredients in an amazing book.

Caroline Starr Rose said, on 9/26/2012 12:54:00 PM

Agreed.

Holly Mueller said, on 9/27/2012 4:01:00 AM

I love the Katherine Paterson quote, and her books are proof of that philosophy! I wrote a blog about this, too, and your book is in it, Caroline! :-)
http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2012/07/death-and-loss-in-middle-grade-novels.html

Caroline Starr Rose said, on 9/27/2012 5:25:00 AM

Thank you, Holly! I'll check it out after my run.

Kimberley Griffiths Little said, on 9/27/2012 5:54:00 AM

Ditto, too! I think heartache and hope are the perfect blend because those are the lives we all live each day.

Heidi Willis said, on 9/27/2012 7:44:00 AM

That's a great quote. My daughter was commenting to me recently that all the books she's read lately are sad, and we talked about just this. She just finished Paterson's The Great Gilly Hopkins and the idea of foster care and abandonment by a mom was a new and harsh idea for her. But she acknowledged that at the end, there was a possibility of hope for Gilly - a better life, even if it wasn't the one she dreamed in her head. It's good for kids to learn that in books, so when it hits in real life, they'll remember that hope isn't always the same shape as our dreams.

Caroline Starr Rose said, on 9/27/2012 7:58:00 AM

Thinking of you, friend, in this midst of your hope and heartache. xo

Caroline Starr Rose said, on 9/27/2012 8:01:00 AM

Yes. Another thing Paterson has said that has struck me deeply is that books are a dress rehearsal for life. We hope children don't have to face many of the difficulties that books deal with, but at the same time, they provide a safe place for reflection and growth.

I didn't read Gilly Hopkins until just a few years ago. Once again, Ms. Paterson's commitment to and compassion for children rings throughout.

Mia said, on 9/27/2012 1:55:00 PM

I like that idea: the stubborn seed of hope because I do try to shield my kids through grade 3 or 4 from stories of harsh realities. They have plenty of time in their lives to read those kind of stories that are full of dispair and violence. I think that phrase captures the fine line that I waver between; if it is ultimately uplifting, then I am ok with it for younger readers.

Caroline Starr Rose said, on 9/27/2012 3:04:00 PM

It's a great image, isn't it?

Amy L. Sonnichsen said, on 9/28/2012 11:04:00 AM

That's a wonderful quote! I agree wholeheartedly. It's important to be real, but that "stubborn seed of hope" is vital.

Augusta Scattergood said, on 10/2/2012 1:59:00 PM

You've just inspired me to write a memory of Katherine Paterson on my own blog.
Love this post!

Caroline Starr Rose said, on 10/2/2012 2:00:00 PM

Looking forward to it!

Caroline Starr Rose said, on 10/2/2012 2:00:00 PM

Yes. And you do this well in your own writing, Amy.

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2. Bridges to Obama: Let Freedom Sing

By: [email protected] (Mark Blevis and Andrea , on 8/26/2009
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Review, Podcast, Music, Forgiveness, Respect, Picture book, Girl, Woman, Making a difference, Hardship, Resilience, Fun, History, Hope, Life Skills, Freedom, Harmony, Perseverence, Man, Joy, Non-Fiction, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, civil rights, Fairness / Justice, Personalities, obama, Poetic Prose, barack, childrens-book, War, peace, conflict, rosa parks, Intriguing, Let Freedom Sing, Vanessa Newton, ruby bridges, Community, Ages 4-8, Compassion, Courage, Celebration, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Cartoony, Cute, Assertiveness, Confidence, Contributing/Industry, Bullying/Abuse, Add a tag

Let Freedom Sing Author: Vanessa Newton (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Vanessa Newton
Published: 2009 Chronicle Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 9781934706909

Spot-on sixties-style illustrations, simple, springboard text and a soulful, sing along refrain shine a celebratory light on 18 individuals who stood tall and opened doors for generations.

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4. Cultivating Hope: Mr. Hiroshi’s Garden

By: [email protected] (Mark Blevis and Andrea , on 4/22/2009
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: evacuation and relocation, Hiroshi's Garden, Maxine Trottier, Mr., Paul Morin, Review, Podcast, Community, Ages 4-8, Formal, Compassion, Respect, Picture book, Girl, Making a difference, Hardship, Friendship, Resilience, Beautiful, Appreciation, History, Hope, Life Skills, Freedom, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Realistic, Visual, Patience, Harmony, Perseverence, Man, Japanese, Grandparent, Ecology/Nature, Canadian, Contributing/Industry, Co-operation/Collaboration, Bullying/Abuse, Fairness / Justice, Culture/Traditions, internment, childrens-book, War, peace, conflict, Add a tag

Mr. Hiroshi's Garden Author: Maxine Trottier (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Paul Morin (on JOMB)
Published: 1999 Fitzhenry and Whiteside (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1550051520

Dazzling light glows against darkening shadow as this warmly told memory of friendship and fortitude peeks into a dim chapter in Canadian history.

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For more information about the Japanese Internment of 1942-1945, visit Vanishing British Columbia, Canada: A People’s History, and Canadian Nikkei.

You can read about more of our favourite Canadian, Asian-themed children’s books in this essay by Andrea at Paper Tigers.

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5. Brawls, Burps and Business: Come to the Castle (A Visit to a Castle in Thirteenth-Century England)

By: [email protected] (Mark Blevis and Andrea , on 4/10/2009
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Poetry Friday, Non-Fiction, Careers, Arts, Architecture, Contributing/Industry, Bullying/Abuse, Culture/Traditions, childrens-book, Linda Ashman, S.D. Schindler, Come to the Castle!: A Visit to a Castle in Thirteenth-Century England, Review, Podcast, Community, Ages 4-8, Detailed, Formal, Picture book, Woman, Hardship, Fun, History, Ages 9-12, Poetry, Humour, Rhyming, Man, Add a tag

Come to the Castle!: A Visit to a Castle in Thirteenth-Century England Author: Linda Ashman (on JOMB)
Illustrator: S. D. Schindler (on JOMB)
Published: 2009 Roaring Brook Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1596431555

Humour, grimaces, gluttony and grime cleverly deliver a bonanza of not-soon forgotten feudal facts in this rhyming rundown of Medieval careers.

Other books mentioned:

Pop over to Carol’s Corner for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

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If you are feasting this holiday week, Bon Appétit!

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6. Happiness Even After: Angel Girl

By: Just One More Book!!, on 10/25/2008
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Contributing/Industry, Co-operation/Collaboration, Bullying/Abuse, childrens-book, Review of the Week, War, peace, conflict, titleVal, Laurie Friedman, Ofra Amit, Review, Podcast, Community, Ages 4-8, Formal, Compassion, Courage, Picture book, Girl, Making a difference, Hardship, Friendship, Resilience, Beautiful, Boy, History, Ages 9-12, Hope, Freedom, Realistic, Harmony, All ages, Non-Fiction, holocaust, Thinking/Attitude, World War II, Add a tag

titleVal Author: Laurie Friedman (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Ofra Amit (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 CarolRhoda (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0822587394

Dark, heart wrenching yet beautiful images and aching, intimate first person narrative tell the true tale of holocaust prisoner Herman Rosenblat and the young girl who saved his life, twice.

HOTLINE VOICES: Thanks to author/illustrator Lee Edward Fodi for telling us about Strange Happenings: Five Tales of Transformation (by Avi).

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7. A Captivating Chronicle: If I Die Before I Wake (The Flu Epidemic Diary of Fiona Macgregor)

By: Just One More Book!!, on 10/10/2008
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Hope, Understanding/Tolerance, Review of the Week, Review, Podcast, Community, Family, Formal, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Chapter book, Girl, Hardship, Resilience, Appreciation, History, Ages 9-12, Life and death, Sickness, Siblings, Influenza, Perseverence, acceptance, Writing, Thinking/Attitude, Canadian, Contributing/Industry, Language/Reading/Books, Culture/Traditions, Science, Medicine, Math, Father/Daughter, childrens-book, War, peace, conflict, WWI, 1918), If I Die Before I Wake (The Flu Epidemic Diary of Fiona, Jean Little, Spanish Flu, Add a tag

If I Die Before I Wake (The Flu Epidemic Diary of Fiona Macgregor, 1918) Author: Jean Little
Published: 2007 Scholastic (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0439988373

Beautifully bound in a soft unevenly edged journal and told with humour, innocence, intimacy and affection, the daily entries of a fictional twelve year old disclose the spellbinding details of life during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918-19.

Our daughter Lucy (9) also contributes to the discussion of the book, which she tells us is part of her current favourite series.

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HOTLINE VOICES: Author Michelle Mulder from Victoria, British Columbia shares her thoughts on The Composition (by Antonio Skarmeta and Alfonso Ruano). Thanks, Michelle!

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8. Of Horror and Heroism: The Donkey of Gallipoli (A True Story of Courage in World War I)

By: Just One More Book!!, on 10/1/2008
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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The Donkey of Gallipoli (A True Story of Courage in World War I) Author: Mark Greenwood (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Frané Lessac (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Candlewick Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0763639133

Deceptively simple looking folk art illustrations, uncluttered narration and sparse, intimate utterings deliver some of the dark, disturbing details of war in this eye-opening, true tale of courage, carnage and camaraderie.

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HOTLINE VOICES: Bobby (a grade two teacher in Phoenix, AZ) describes a difference of opinion between he and his fiancée (a grade one teacher) and asks the question, what is the best way to read books to a group of children?

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Just One More Book!! said, on 10/1/2008 1:43:00 PM

Put the question out to Twitter. Here is a taste of the response:

@terriebittner: Children need to see the book in hand to help them love books. Anything else is just tv in disguise.

@kaymathews: The teacher-librarian I was says: book in hand. You’re creating a common experience, you want to pull the kids into your circle, create a sense of intimacy and close connection with the book/with you as story teller. It’s also part of storytelling — you can use the book to pace yourself, to create tension, in a way you can’t otherwise. But it’s still putting another layer between teacher/storyteller and students/listeners. I’m sure it has place…

A Book in the Hand is Worth….? said, on 10/2/2008 6:00:00 AM

[…] the help of a document camera and projector, but we did put the question out to Twitter and the few responses we received were highly in favour of book-in-hand group reading and the tactile pleasures of the […]

Mark said, on 10/2/2008 12:40:00 PM

Is it okay for me to weigh in?

Technology becomes a “middle-man” and interrupts the flow and experience. I’d say to get down in the middle of all of the children, walk around with the book or pass it around. The reading activity is about the connection between the listener, the reader and the book, not about focusing on a televised version of the book.

Lee Wind said, on 10/3/2008 1:47:00 PM

I recently saw a class where every kid had a copy of the book (a small class of 15 kids, and they were paperback copies) but that was ideal - every kid got to follow along. Maybe the idea is that you read the same book a couple of ways to the same kids - they actually LIKE the repetition. So maybe read it first the old fashioned way, book in hand, casting that magic spell over reader and listener. Then, another time, read the book again, and do it on the big screen. Kids get to read along now, and see it HUGE. That might be worth a try…
Lee

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Saturday Review of Books: October 4, 2008 at Semic said, on 10/10/2008 11:01:00 PM

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9. Dogged Determination: Night Running (How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog)

By: Just One More Book!!, on 9/20/2008
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Co-operation/Collaboration, Bullying/Abuse, Fairness / Justice, childrens-book, Earl B. Lewis, Elisa Carbone, Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His F, Review, Podcast, Ages 4-8, Formal, Courage, Picture book, Hardship, Resilience, Beautiful, Boy, Animal, History, Ages 9-12, Life Skills, Freedom, Realistic, Perseverence, Non-Fiction, Add a tag

Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog Author: Elisa Carbone
Illustrator: E. B. Lewis (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Knopf Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 037582247X

Haunting, heartbreaking and not for the faint of heart, this gorgeously illustrated true tale of trial and triumph opens our eyes to the horrors of slavery and the depths of devotion of one loyal dog.

More helpful dogs on JOMB:

For more information about The Cybils, The Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards, pop over to Cybils Central, check out the 2007 and 2006 winners and prepare to nominate your favourites of 2008.

HOTLINE VOICES: A listener shares her thoughts about The Land of Smeared.

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10. Seasons, Silk & Separation: Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep

By: Just One More Book!!, on 8/29/2008
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Understanding/Tolerance, Father/Daughter, childrens-book, China trade, Ocean Deep, Ocean Wide, Raúl Allén, Susan Lendroth, Review, Podcast, Family, Ages 4-8, Compassion, Courage, Picture book, Girl, Hardship, Resilience, Beautiful, Appreciation, History, Ages 9-12, Life Skills, Life and death, Rhyming, Patience, Perseverence, Poetry Friday, Add a tag

Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep Author: Susan Lendroth
Illustrator: Raúl Allén
Published: 2008 Tricycle Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1582462321

Haunting illustrations and tranquil, heartfelt rhyme describe a young girl’s yearning, worry and unyielding love for her long-awaited father in this soothing story of family fortitude.

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More seafaring on JOMB:

Pop over to Charlotte’s Library for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

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11. Heeding Homelessness: Lily and the Paper Man

By: Just One More Book!!, on 7/9/2008
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Review, Podcast, Community, Family, Ages 4-8, Detailed, Formal, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Picture book, Girl, Making a difference, Hardship, Friendship, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Realistic, Man, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Canadian, Contributing/Industry, Health & Safety, childrens-book, Lily and the Paper Man, Rebecca Upjohn, Renne-Benoit, Add a tag

Lily and the Paper Man Author: Rebecca Upjohn (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Renne Benoit (on JOMB)
Published: 2007 Second Story Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 189718719X

Fall rain surrenders to vividly blustering snow as a young girl thinks her way from fear through curiosity, empathy and finally into action in this heartwarming tale of hardship and humanity.

More books touching on homelessness on JOMB:

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12. Picking Your Pace: The Painted Chest

By: Just One More Book!!, on 6/14/2008
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JacketFlap tags: Review, Podcast, Community, Music, Ages 4-8, Detailed, Formal, Courage, Creativity, Picture book, Girl, Hardship, Beautiful, Appreciation, Life Skills, Celebration, Dance, Thinking/Attitude, Canadian, Contributing/Industry, Personalities, Culture/Traditions, leisure, childrens-book, Review of the Week, Fairy tales, folk tales and legends, Judith Christine Mills auth2, The Painted Chest, Add a tag

The Painted Chest Author: Judith Christine Mills (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Judith Christine Mills
Published: 2007 Key Porter Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 155263809X

Windswept bleakness and ceaseless toil surrender to light hearts and lushness as this beautifully illustrated allegory reminds us to make time for music, beauty and the nourishment of our souls.

Beware of the Barrenness of a Busy Life — Socrates

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Wild Cameron Women
Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and a Happier Life

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13. Superheroes, Sabayad and SUVs: My Friend Jamal

By: Just One More Book!!, on 4/30/2008
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Anna McQuinn, Ben Frey, My Friend Jamal, Sabayad, Somalia, Review, Podcast, Community, Family, Ages 4-8, Picture book, Hardship, Friendship, Appreciation, Fun, Boy, War and peace, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Cartoony, Busy, Harmony, Canada, Communication, Photographs, Canadian, Mother/Son, Culture/Traditions, childrens-book, Add a tag

My Friend Jamal Author: Anna McQuinn
Illustrator: Anna McQuinn and Ben Frey
Published: 2008 Annick Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1554511224

Beaming boyhood bliss pops from zesty action-packed photography-and-paint collage as a spunky seven year old proudly presents the shared adventures and intriguing details of life with his very best bud, Jamal — who happens to be Somali.

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14. Matchless Compassion: Janusz Korczak’s Children

By: Just One More Book!!, on 3/15/2008
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JacketFlap tags: Courage, Creativity, childrens book, Perseverence, Careers, Communication, Gloria Spielman, henryk goldszmidt, janusz korczaks, Janusz Korczaks Children, Matthew Archambault, Podcast, Community, Generosity, Making a difference, Hardship, Friendship, Beautiful, History, War and peace, Ages 9-12, Life Skills, Freedom, Life and death, Realistic, Patience, Harmony, Man, Writing, Non-Fiction, Thinking/Attitude, Contributing/Industry, Bullying/Abuse, Fairness / Justice, Language/Reading/Books, Science, Medicine, Math, review, Ages 4-8, Formal, Compassion, Add a tag

Janusz Korczaks Children

Author: Gloria Spielman
Illustrator: Matthew Archambault
Published: 2007 Kar-Ben Publishing (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0822570505 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Uncommonly rich illustrations and detailed, yet accessible, early reader text relay the haunting, true story of Janusz Korczak — doctor, writer, educator and champion of children’s rights.

You can read more about Janusz Korczak here.

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15. Skill, Suspense and Standing Tall: Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer

By: Just One More Book!!, on 2/23/2008
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: review, Podcast, Community, Family, Ages 4-8, Formal, Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness, Respect, Picture book, Making a difference, Hardship, Resilience, Appreciation, Envy/Competition, childrens book, Boy, History, Adventure, Life Skills, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Realistic, Assertiveness, Confidence, Harmony, Perseverence, Man, Sports, acceptance, Non-Fiction, Careers, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Fairness / Justice, Bullying/Abuse, Bill Wise, Bill Farnsworth, Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer, Bullying/Abuse, Fairness / Justice, Bill Farnsworth, Bill Wise, Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer, Add a tag

Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer Author: Bill Wise
Illustrator: Bill Farnsworth
Published: 2007 Lee & Low Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1584302690 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

This riveting roller coaster of taunts, talent and tenterhooks relays a true story of suffering and success and invites us to examine the troubling shadow of racism and the resiliency of those who rise above it.

Check out the full list of non-fiction picture books nominated for the 2007 Cybils Awards here.

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16. Skill & Survival: The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish

By: Just One More Book!!, on 2/2/2008
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JacketFlap tags: Beth Krommes, Inupiaq, Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Karluk shipwreck, the Ice, The Lamp, Podcast, Community, Appreciation, Non-Fiction, Thinking/Attitude, Grandparent, Culture/Traditions, Canadian, Aboriginal Languages, and the Boat Called Fish, Grandparent, Canadian, Contributing/Industry, Culture/Traditions, Aboriginal Languages, and the Boat Called Fish, Beth Krommes, Inupiaq, Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Karluk shipwreck, the Ice, The Lamp, review, Family, Ages 4-8, Formal, Courage, Creativity, Picture book, Girl, Woman, Hardship, Resilience, Contributing, Beautiful, childrens book, Boy, History, Adventure, Ages 9-12, Patience, Perseverence, All ages, Man, Add a tag

The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish Author: Jacqueline Briggs Martin (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Beth Krommes (on JOMB)
Published: 2001 Houghton Mifflin (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0618548955 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Soothing speculation, striking details and spellbinding scratchboard art present a gripping account of The Karluk’s last icy voyage and the strength and resourcefulness that beat all odds.

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17. One Thousand Tracings: Healing the Wounds of World War II

By: Just One More Book!!, on 1/1/2008
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: review, Community, Ages 4-8, Formal, Courage, Creativity, Forgiveness, Generosity, Gratitude, Respect, Appreciation, childrens book, Life Skills, Realistic, Patience, Harmony, Perseverence, All ages, acceptance, Non-Fiction, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Fairness / Justice, Mother/Daughter, Grandparent, illVal, Podcast, Picture book, Girl, Making a difference, Hardship, Resilience, Contributing, History, War and peace, Hope, Contributing/Industry, Grandparent, Fairness / Justice, Mother/Daughter, illVal, Lita Judge, One Thousand Tracings, Lita Judge, One Thousand Tracings, Add a tag

One Thousand Tracings Author: Lita Judge
Illustrator: Lita Judge
Published: 2007 Hyperion Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1423100085 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Eye-opening scatterings of yellowed newspaper footprints, handwritten lists and aged, intimate snapshots make vivid this beautifully told true story of hardship, generosity and the pulling together of communities torn to opposite sides of war.

Other books mentioned:

The Gardener

More books about generosity on JOMB:

Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed

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Check out the full list of non-fiction picture books nominated for the 2007 Cybils Awards here.

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18. Enkindling Generosity: Wenceslas

By: Just One More Book!!, on 12/13/2007
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Christian Birmingham, Wenceslas The Eternal Christmas Story, Contributing/Industry, Culture/Traditions, Christian Birmingham, Wenceslas The Eternal Christmas Story, Podcast, review, Community, Music, Making a difference, Hardship, Friendship, Resilience, Contributing, Beautiful, Man, Classics, Ages 4-8, Formal, Compassion, Generosity, Respect, Picture book, childrens book, Boy, Celebration, Gorgeous, Perseverence, Geraldine McCaughrean, Understanding/Tolerance, Culture/Traditions, Add a tag

Wenceslas -- The Eternal Christmas Story Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Illustrator: Christian Birmingham
Published: 2005 Random House Group (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0552549096 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Richly retold with storytelling flair and depicted by enveloping impressionist artwork, the traditional carol gains depth and suspense in this inspiring demonstration of benevolence and backbone.

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19. Drought, Doubt and Duty: Mei Ming and the Dragon’s Daughter

By: Just One More Book!!, on 10/30/2007
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Father/Daughter, Lydia Bailey, Martin Springett, Mei Ming and the Dragons Daughter, Ages 4-8, Formal, Compassion, Courage, Perseverence, review, Magic, Podcast, Community, Music, Generosity, Fairy tales and legends, Picture book, Girl, Making a difference, Hardship, Friendship, Contributing, Beautiful, childrens book, Adventure, Realistic, Out-of-Print, water, Fairness / Justice, drought, Canadian, Add a tag

Mei Ming and the Dragon's Daughter Author: Lydia Bailey
Illustrator: Martin Springett
Published: 1991 Scholastic Canada (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0590733702 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Rhythmic narration, enchanting riddles and an elegant fusion of Asian and art deco illustration draw us into an adventure in friendship and fortitude that highlights the fragility of life and the fortune that is water.

You can read about more of our favourite Canadian, Asian-themed children’s books here.

You’ll find a great list of dragon related books and activities here.

Tags:childrens book, drought, Lydia Bailey, Martin Springett, Mei Ming and the Dragons Daughter, Podcast, review, water childrens book, drought, Lydia Bailey, Martin Springett, Mei Ming and the Dragons Daughter, Podcast, review, water

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20. Generosity* Personified: The King of Capri

By: Just One More Book!!, on 9/18/2007
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: review, Podcast, Community, Ages 0-3, Ages 4-8, Detailed, Compassion, Generosity, Gratitude, Fairy tales and legends, Picture book, Woman, Hardship, Friendship, Contributing, Beautiful, Appreciation, childrens book, Fun, Humour, Man, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Fairness / Justice, Jeanette Winter, Jane Ray, Naples, The King of Capri, Add a tag

The King of Capri Author: Jeanette Winterson (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Jane Ray (on JOMB)
Published: 2004 Bloomsbury Publishing (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0747563470 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Crammed* with curiosities and humourous details, this gorgeously illustrated and leisurely told fairy tale reminds us of the perils of reckless consumption and the priceless pleasures of good company.

Other books mentioned:

Rumplestilskin’s Daughter

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21. A Chilling Chain: The House That Crack Built

By: Just One More Book!!, on 7/21/2007
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Ages 4-8, Compassion, Picture book, Hardship, childrens book, Ages 9-12, Life Skills, Life and death, Sickness, Rhyming, Scary, Non-Fiction, Thinking/Attitude, recovery, addiction, Clark Taylor, crack, drugs, Jan Thompson, The House That Crack Built, review, Podcast, Add a tag

The House That Crack Built Author: Clark Taylor
Illustrator: Jan Thompson Dicks
Published: 1992 Chronicle Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0811801233 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Dark and disturbing yet surprisingly digestible, this thought-provoking twist on the classic rhyme is an arresting introduction to drug-induced despair — and a call to choose to act to end it.

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22. Exits, Entrances and our Ephemeral Existence: Barn

By: Just One More Book!!, on 6/26/2007
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Community, Ages 4-8, Picture book, Hardship, Contributing, Beautiful, childrens book, Fun, History, Life and death, Realistic, Busy, Biography, Barn, Debby Atwell, review, Podcast, Add a tag

Barn Author: Debby Atwell
Illustrator: Debby Atwell
Published: 1996 Houghton Mifflin Company (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0618153160 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Ever occupied with the details of existence, generations of fleeting lives brush past the stalwart narrator spinning a tale of contrast and continuance that is a humbling reminder of the beauty and brevity of life.

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23. Holding Hope for Humanity: Freedom Child of the Sea

By: Just One More Book!!, on 6/16/2007
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: review, Magic, Podcast, Community, Ages 4-8, Formal, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Respect, Picture book, Bullying, Hardship, Beautiful, childrens book, Boy, History, War and peace, Ages 9-12, Hope, Spirituality, Freedom, Life and death, Harmony, Thinking/Attitude, slavery, Understanding/Tolerance, Fairness / Justice, Julia Gukova, Richardo Keens Douglas, Add a tag

Freedom Child of the Sea Author: Richardo Keens-Douglas
Illustrator: Julia Gukova
Published: Annick Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1550373730 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Absorbing artwork and intimate narrative relay a haunting yet delicately hopeful tale of cruelty, oppression and the promise of humanity.

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24. Encrypted Freedom: Follow the Drinking Gourd

By: Just One More Book!!, on 5/3/2007
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: review, Podcast, Community, Music, Family, Ages 4-8, Formal, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Generosity, Fairy tales and legends, Picture book, Bullying, Girl, Woman, Making a difference, Hardship, Friendship, Contributing, Beautiful, childrens book, Boy, History, War and peace, Hope, Freedom, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Life and death, Perseverence, Man, slavery, Understanding/Tolerance, song, Fairness / Justice, map, Brookfield Highschool, encrypt, Follow the Drinking Gourd, Jeanette Winter, World Voices Choir, Add a tag

Follow the Drinking Gourd Author: Jeanette Winter (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Jeanette Winter
Published: 1992 Dragonfly Books
ISBN: 0679819975 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Saturated with colour and emotion, this beautifully illustrated book — like the song that inspired it — opens young eyes to the value of freedom and the price some pay to achieve it. Fact or fiction, it’s an inspiring read.

“Follow the Drinking Gourd” performed by The Brookfield High School World Voices Choir and Maria Hawkins used with permission of Jeannie Hunter. Learn more about The Brookfield Highschool World Voices Choir on this episode of The Electric Sky Podcast.

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25. Imagine Generosity: The White Stone in the Castle Wall

By: Just One More Book!!, on 4/12/2007
Blog: Just One More Book Children's Book Podcast (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Podcast, Ages 4-8, Formal, Creativity, Generosity, Gratitude, Picture book, Making a difference, Hardship, Resilience, Contributing, Beautiful, Appreciation, childrens book, Boy, History, Ages 9-12, Realistic, Perseverence, Man, Canada, Biography, Toronto, Casa Loma, Les Tait, Sheldon Oberman, The White Stone in the Castle Wall, Sir Henry Pellatt, Add a tag

Author: Sheldon Oberman Illustrator: Les Tait Published: Tundra Books ISBN: 0887763863 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Historically accurate illustrations and unusually poetic narrative bring to life the plight of young boy struggling to earn a single dollar and the genuine kindness of Sir Henry Pallatt. Other books about Casa Loma: The Cat and the Wizard Tags:Canada, Casa Loma, childrens book, Les Tait, Podcast, Sheldon Oberman, The White Stone in the Castle Wall, TorontoCanada, Casa Loma, childrens book, Les Tait, Podcast, Sheldon Oberman, The White Stone in the Castle Wall, Toronto

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