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Chicken Sunday
By Patricia Polacco
8 min. without interruption
12-16 min. with discussion prompts throughout/after.
A lot of different cultures converging here. Patricia’s grandmother died, so she is inducted into the family next door, and learns to see their grandmother as her own, and they as her brothers. Despite having different religions (Baptist v. Jewish), they share their traditions and learn from and with each other – providing more family. Also the surface level plot is about community as well, the children working in a local shop to raise money and by their grandmother a fancy hat for Easter. One of Polacco’s award-winning books...
This book is pretty amazing...I remember it from when I was a child solely because the ‘grumpy old man’ character had concentration camp tattoos on his arm – revealing, you know, a reason for his grumpiness. For older groups, this opens up a great discussion on empathy. (You just see the tattoos, not part of the text.)
8 min. without interruption
12-16 min. with discussion prompts throughout/after.
A lot of different cultures converging here. Patricia’s grandmother died, so she is inducted into the family next door, and learns to see their grandmother as her own, and they as her brothers. Despite having different religions (Baptist v. Jewish), they share their traditions and learn from and with each other – providing more family. Also the surface level plot is about community as well, the children working in a local shop to raise money and by their grandmother a fancy hat for Easter. One of Polacco’s award-winning books...
This book is pretty amazing...I remember it from when I was a child solely because the ‘grumpy old man’ character had concentration camp tattoos on his arm – revealing, you know, a reason for his grumpiness. For older groups, this opens up a great discussion on empathy. (You just see the tattoos, not part of the text.)
Mr. Lincoln's Way
By Patricia Polacco
13 min. without interruption
24 min. with discussion prompts throughout.
Third through fifth grade...you could go older, but the idealism of the book may make sixth graders wary.
13 min. without interruption
24 min. with discussion prompts throughout.
Third through fifth grade...you could go older, but the idealism of the book may make sixth graders wary.
Thank you, Mr. Falker
By Patricia Polacco
Embracing Potential, Leadership, Peacemakers for Life, Growth Mindset, Knowledge is Power,
15 min. without interruption
30 min. with prompts throughout.
Ideal for grades fourth and up...But VERY ideal.
The book is long, but because of the story may not require as much discussion throughout...an important book, with a real life example of how a leader can change things. In this way, the book connects to "Peacemaker for Life."
Patricia Polacco...reknowned children’s author and illustrator...could not read when she was 14. Eventually she was diagnosed with dsylexia...this book is about her struggles with reading, and school, and the teacher who believed in her. The teacher is a leader in the community...because he believed in Patricia, she became a leader in the community as well, and reached millions of students with her books.(#KnowledgeisPower)
Embracing Potential, Leadership, Peacemakers for Life, Growth Mindset, Knowledge is Power,
15 min. without interruption
30 min. with prompts throughout.
Ideal for grades fourth and up...But VERY ideal.
The book is long, but because of the story may not require as much discussion throughout...an important book, with a real life example of how a leader can change things. In this way, the book connects to "Peacemaker for Life."
Patricia Polacco...reknowned children’s author and illustrator...could not read when she was 14. Eventually she was diagnosed with dsylexia...this book is about her struggles with reading, and school, and the teacher who believed in her. The teacher is a leader in the community...because he believed in Patricia, she became a leader in the community as well, and reached millions of students with her books.(#KnowledgeisPower)
Horton Hears a Who!
By Dr. Seuss
13 min. without interruption
26 min. with discussion prompts throughout.
This book is fairly self-explanatory in terms of its relation to leadership – Horton is a leader, because Horton speaks up for the Whos. The Whos are a great example of community, as everyone is needed to be heard. Across the board relatable, might want to paperclip and abridge it, however...
13 min. without interruption
26 min. with discussion prompts throughout.
This book is fairly self-explanatory in terms of its relation to leadership – Horton is a leader, because Horton speaks up for the Whos. The Whos are a great example of community, as everyone is needed to be heard. Across the board relatable, might want to paperclip and abridge it, however...
The Seven Silly Eaters
By Mary Ann Hoberman
9 min without interruption
14 min with interruptions/discussion throughout
Ages pre-Kay to third grade.
Mrs. Peters has seven silly eaters. Each one of her children insists on being given their own favorite food - and keeping them all happy is quite the task. When Mrs. Peters' birthday comes around - her seven silly eaters want to make her something to show their appreciation. Naturally, they each try to make her their favorite foods...but things get a bit out of hand. Can they pull together a recipe that will make everyone happy, and show their mother how much they appreciate her?
I'm fairly certain that this book rhymes - which is nice, for younger groups.
9 min without interruption
14 min with interruptions/discussion throughout
Ages pre-Kay to third grade.
Mrs. Peters has seven silly eaters. Each one of her children insists on being given their own favorite food - and keeping them all happy is quite the task. When Mrs. Peters' birthday comes around - her seven silly eaters want to make her something to show their appreciation. Naturally, they each try to make her their favorite foods...but things get a bit out of hand. Can they pull together a recipe that will make everyone happy, and show their mother how much they appreciate her?
I'm fairly certain that this book rhymes - which is nice, for younger groups.
Finding Winnie
By Lindsay Mattick
12 min without interruptions
16 min with discussion throughout
Kindergarten through Third Grade
Back to Fall Themes
Back to Spring Themes
12 min without interruptions
16 min with discussion throughout
Kindergarten through Third Grade
Back to Fall Themes
Back to Spring Themes
Stone Soup
By Jon J Muth
10 min. without interruption
12 min. with discussion throughout
The language may appeal best to 2nd grade through 4th grade. The message is rather universal.
Available in Peace through Play’s Library.
Back to Fall Themes
Back to Spring Themes
10 min. without interruption
12 min. with discussion throughout
The language may appeal best to 2nd grade through 4th grade. The message is rather universal.
Available in Peace through Play’s Library.
Back to Fall Themes
Back to Spring Themes