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Pon, Cynthia
5 Reviews
(3)
K-3
The title conveys this book's straightforward message: music is a universal pleasure, from Canada to Timor-Leste. Proof is demonstrated by a simple yet energetic running text and large photos of children exuberantly making and enjoying music worldwide. Direct captions impart information uncondescendingly: "Playing a traditional Andean zampoña. PERU." A world map and suggestions for homemade musical instruments are included. Glos.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(3)
K-3
In this noble health-concepts book developed by The Global Fund for Children, beautiful, color-rich photographs show kids worldwide with what every child should have access to: healthy food, clean water, safe shelter, hygiene, play, and caring adults. A simple sentence describes the action on each spread. An appended note expands on the concepts, and a color-coded map identifies the photos' origins.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
K-3
Children from every continent are the stars of this picture book. Well-reproduced, engaging color photographs depict kids involved in various activities wearing sports or school uniforms, cultural dress, dress-up costumes, and everyday clothes. Unfortunately, the minimal text doesn't add much information: "We wear all the colors of the rainbow."
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin
(3)
K-3
This tribute to grandmothers and grandfathers around the world celebrates the special relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. The minimal text serves mostly as accompaniment to the clear, vivid photographs of smiling family members of different ethnicities; each photograph includes a small label indicating country of origin. It's a warm and effective love letter to grandparents.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
K-3
Engaging photographs and simple text work together to introduce religious beliefs and practices to readers. Children are shown praying, reading holy books, attending religious schools, celebrating, eating special foods, and wearing traditional clothes. The universal concepts of caring for others, helping those in need, and making peace are highlighted. A world map is included. Glos.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
5 reviews
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