Folktales Aloud

Folktales Aloud

Author: Janice M. Del Negro

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0838911358

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A good folktale triggers the imagination, connecting children to a wider world as well as increasing their vocabulary and comprehension skills. In this delightful and easy-to-use book, teacher and storyteller Del Negro gives librarians, teachers, and parents the keys to storytelling success. Including more than a dozen original adaptations of folktales from around the world, tailored specifically for library and classroom use, she Reviews storytelling basics such as selecting a tale and learning the story Offers tips for dealing with stage fright and reluctant listeners Presents a bibliography of recommended online and print resources, steering readers to more wonderful tales to tell For young listeners the folktale is a perfect gateway to the exciting worlds of culture and literature, and Del Negro’s book invites their engagement with proven techniques and original story scripts that can be used by experienced as well as beginning tellers.


Love, Amalia

Love, Amalia

Author: Alma Flor Ada

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-07-23

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1442424036

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Sixth-grader Amalia learns many important life-lessons while spending Friday afternoons with her beloved grandmother, and the teaching goes on even after Abuelita's sudden death as Amalia finds a way to connect with relatives and a friend who has moved away.


Island Treasures

Island Treasures

Author: Alma Flor Ada

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-08-25

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1481458914

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The author of My Name Is María Isabel offers an inspiring look at her childhood in Cuba in this collection that includes Where the Flame Trees Bloom, Under the Royal Palms, five new stories, and more. These true autobiographical tales from renowned Hispanic author and educator Alma Flor Ada are filled with family love and traditions, secrets and deep friendships, and a gorgeous, moving picture of the island of Cuba, where Alma Flor grew up. Told through the eyes of a child, a whole world comes to life in these pages: the blind great-grandmother who never went to school but whose wisdom and generosity overflowed to those around her; the hired hand Samoné, whose love for music overcame all difficulties; the beloved dance teacher who helped sustain young Alma Flor through a miserable year in school; her dear and daring Uncle Medardo, who bravely flew airplanes; and more. Heartwarming, poignant, and often humorous, this wonderful collection encourages readers to discover the stories in their own lives—and to celebrate the joys and struggles we all share, no matter where or when we grew up. Featuring the classic and award-winning books Where the Flame Trees Bloom and Under the Royal Palms, Island Treasures also includes a new collection, Days at La Quinta Simoni, many new family photographs, and a Spanish-to-English glossary.


Dancing Home

Dancing Home

Author: Alma Flor Ada

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-07-12

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 144242396X

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In this timely tale of immigration, two cousins learn the importance of family and friendship. A year of discoveries culminates in a performance full of surprises, as two girls find their own way to belong. Mexico may be her parents’ home, but it’s certainly not Margie’s. She has finally convinced the other kids at school she is one-hundred percent American—just like them. But when her Mexican cousin Lupe visits, the image she’s created for herself crumbles. Things aren’t easy for Lupe, either. Mexico hadn’t felt like home since her father went North to find work. Lupe’s hope of seeing him in the United States comforts her some, but learning a new language in a new school is tough. Lupe, as much as Margie, is in need of a friend. Little by little, the girls’ individual steps find the rhythm of one shared dance, and they learn what “home” really means. In the tradition of My Name is Maria Isabel—and simultaneously published in English and in Spanish—Alma Flor Ada and her son Gabriel M. Zubizarreta offer an honest story of family, friendship, and the classic immigrant experience: becoming part of something new, while straying true to who you are.


Complete Year, Grade 2

Complete Year, Grade 2

Author: Thinking Kids

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2014-06-02

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1483801926

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Complete Year for Grade 2 provides a whole yearÕs worth of practice for essential school skills including common and proper nouns, prefixes and suffixes, compound words, addition and subtraction with regrouping, word problems, measurement, and more. Thinking Kid(R) Complete Year is a comprehensive at-home learning resource with 36 lessonsÑone for each week of the school year! Practice activities for multiple subject areas, including reading, writing, language arts, and math, are included in each weekly lesson to ensure mastery of all subject areas for one grade level. Complete Year lessons support the Common Core State Standards now adopted in most US states. Handy organizers help parents monitor and track their childÕs progress and provide fun bonus learning activities. Complete Year is a complete solution for academic success in the coming school year.


Teaching Multicultural Children’s Literature in a Diverse Society

Teaching Multicultural Children’s Literature in a Diverse Society

Author: AnnMarie Alberton Gunn

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-03-28

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1000843165

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This textbook is a comprehensive resource for teaching multicultural children’s literature. Providing foundational information on how and why to integrate diverse children’s literature into the classroom, this book presents a necessary historical perspective on cultural groups in the United States and context for how to teach children’s literature in a way that reflects and sustains students’ rich cultural backgrounds. The historical insights and context on diverse cultural groups at the heart of the book allow readers to deepen their understanding of why teaching about cultural diversity is necessary for effective and inclusive education. Part I offers foundational information on how to teach children’s literature in a diverse society, and Part II overviews pedagogy, resources, and guidance for teaching specific culturally and linguistically marginalized groups. Each chapter contains book recommendations, discussion questions, and additional resources for teachers. With authentic strategies and crucial background knowledge embedded in each chapter, this text is essential reading for pre-service and in-service teachers and is ideal for courses in children’s literature, literacy methods instruction, and multicultural education.


Alma Flor Ada

Alma Flor Ada

Author: Michelle Parker-Rock

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2008-07-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780766027602

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"A short biography of author Alma Flor Ada, including her life, how she became an author, her books, and her advice to young writers"--Provided by publisher.