Tag Archives: multicultural books

Audio from Atinuke, author of Horn Book honor book Anna Hibiscus

Posted on September 16, 2011 by cathyreads

Listen in as Atinuke talks about what moved her to write the Anna Hibiscus series and reads an excerpt from book 1 in the Anna Hibiscus series. Anna Hibiscus Book 1 Ages: 5-9 5.99 paperback 12.99 library bound Save 7.20 … Continue reading →

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New app for fans of the Usborne Sticker Dolly books!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by cathyreads

All the fun of sticker dolly books, for your iPhone or iPad – Check it out on iTunes for just 5.99. A sticker dressing app for girls based on the bestselling and much-loved Usborne Sticker Dolly Dressing books. Little girls … Continue reading →

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This is the Tree featured on ChoiceLiteracy.com

Posted on August 29, 2011 by cathyreads

Start school with rhythm. While This Is the Tree provides interesting facts about the African Baobab tree and engenders further curiosity about the African Savannah, its poetic structures lend themselves to frames for student writing. Read the review and more … Continue reading →

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New Title by Horn Book Award winner Atinuke

Posted on June 15, 2011 by cathyreads

No. 1 Car Spotter Author: Atinuke Ages 9 yrs and up Kane Miller Paperback $5.99 Themes: Multi-Generational, Africa, Family, Responsibility. Oluwalase Babatunde Benson lives in a small village somewhere in Africa. He’s known as “No.1 car spotter” by friends and … Continue reading →

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Anna Hibiscus listed as a Boston Globe Horn Book Honor title

Posted on June 13, 2011 by cathyreads

The Anna Hibiscus series from Kane/Miller is simply the best early chapter book series I’ve ever read. It has humor, emotional connection, thought provoking situations and a wide world view, yet is so accessibly written for young readers. A gem … Continue reading →

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Anna Hibiscus – the elusive, perfect early chapter book series!

Posted on August 11, 2010 by cathyreads

I have fallen completely, head over heels in love with this new series, from Kane/Miller Books and author Atinuke, about little Anna Hibiscus (who lives in Africa, amazing Africa).   While it’s set in modern day Africa, the themes are … Continue reading →

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