The Chinese spin-off of the original traditional tale of Little Red Riding Hood. A story in which wit and outsmarting others plays a huge role in the safety of a few children. I LOVED the spin off that the author created in this book. I love seeing varieties and approaches to traditional stories as we encourage our children to do the same in some of the many activities that we incorporate into our daily classroom. By creating stories like this, our students are able to be imaginative and think of the many possibilities and big questions of the story that we may not think of. The illustrations in the book were also wonderful and very vivid!! This is a book that I would encourage teachers to share with their students over and over again each year!! Challenge your students to questions such as what would happen if the students believed the wolf to be their PoPo? What other ways could the children have tricked the wolf? The possibilities are endless!!
Williams, V. (1988). Music, music for everyone. New York, Ny: Greenwillow Books.
A story that many young children are facing more and more each day as the societial views and unfortunate circumstances are changing. A story of a young Rosa who has to help her hard working mother take care of her sick grandmother. A story of trials, triumph and bonding of friends together. It is a heart warming story that allows for a more moral lesson, but can implemented in a music lesson. Students are more likely to be able to relate to this story, especially in the area I'm from. The big questions will probably come more internally which would allow for a journaling opportunity and a window into their struggles. A book that I suggest all teachers use when beginning the school year!
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