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McCarney, Rosemary
3 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Haunting photos of refugee children and adults in different countries (identified in tiny print) and situations pair with spare text that reflects these children's concerns; in the last image, a child in Niger looks straight at the young reader and says, "I hope someone smiles and says 'Welcome home.' I hope that someone is you." A powerful introduction to the world's refugee crisis.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
K-3
With Plan International. Accompanied by a simple text, large, dramatic color photographs capture children from many countries as they travel to school by wading across rivers, zip-lining, climbing ladders over cliffs, using a dog sled, and more. Countries--including Indonesia, Uganda, Canada, Brazil, and Haiti--are identified in tiny print sometimes obscured in the photos. Still, the message is clear: education is "always worth the journey!"
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
K-3
With Plan International. Young girls and women from around the world speak out vigorously for the right to education in an inspiring letter addressed to the youngest Nobel Prize–winning activist, Malala Yousafzai. The powerful photos come from countries including Niger, Nepal, and Paraguay (each identified in small type). Malala's UN speech, websites for charities (including Plan International), and relevant participatory projects are included.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
3 reviews
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