Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies by Cokie Roberts
George Washington. Benjamin Franklin. John Adams. James Madison. When one hears those names, they immediately think "Fathers of Our Country." Those men left their mark on history, but what of their wives? The familiar saying goes "Behind every great man, is a woman," and this book tells of the women behind the Founding Fathers. Martha Washington, Deborah Read Franklin, Abigail Adams, and Dolly Madison, and others, this is their story. What a fascinating set of women!
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Annotated Bibliography #34
Heaven is for Real for Kids as told by Colton Burpo to his parents, Todd and Sonja Burpo
This is the story of Colton Burpo's trip to Heaven when he was nearly four. He was very ill, and though he did not pass away, he got to experience Heaven, the real Heaven. According to Colton, Heaven is everything we have read and heard about, but also so much more. Considering how little time Colton spent in Heaven, it is amazing what all he saw there, showing, perhaps, truth in the saying that the passage of time in Heaven is different than the passage of time on Earth.
This is the story of Colton Burpo's trip to Heaven when he was nearly four. He was very ill, and though he did not pass away, he got to experience Heaven, the real Heaven. According to Colton, Heaven is everything we have read and heard about, but also so much more. Considering how little time Colton spent in Heaven, it is amazing what all he saw there, showing, perhaps, truth in the saying that the passage of time in Heaven is different than the passage of time on Earth.
Annotated Bibliography #33
Casey at the Bat A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888 by Ernest L. Thayer
Perhaps the most famous poem about America's pastime, "Casey at the Bat" shows how even the greatest players have a bad day from time to time. This particular incarnation of this poem has beautiful illustrations by C.F. Payne. The pictures are painted in such a way that they appear realistic, almost like photographs. The illustrations help the reader to better understand the actions occurring in the poem. The imposing figure of Casey, hero of the Mudville Nine, is particularly spot on.
Perhaps the most famous poem about America's pastime, "Casey at the Bat" shows how even the greatest players have a bad day from time to time. This particular incarnation of this poem has beautiful illustrations by C.F. Payne. The pictures are painted in such a way that they appear realistic, almost like photographs. The illustrations help the reader to better understand the actions occurring in the poem. The imposing figure of Casey, hero of the Mudville Nine, is particularly spot on.
Annotated Bibliography #32
Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It False Apology Poems by Gail Carson Levine
Based on the poem "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams, this book has approximately forty-three poems all entitled "This is Just to Say." William Carlos Williams' original poem is included in the book as well, so that the reader has a basis of comparison. Each poem is a fake apology, meaning the author does not really mean to apologize for the wrong they have done to the recipient of the poem.
Based on the poem "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams, this book has approximately forty-three poems all entitled "This is Just to Say." William Carlos Williams' original poem is included in the book as well, so that the reader has a basis of comparison. Each poem is a fake apology, meaning the author does not really mean to apologize for the wrong they have done to the recipient of the poem.
Annotated Bibliography #31
Click Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
What happens when cows learn to use a typewriter? A labor strike, that's what. A typewriter was found in the barn, so the cows use it to communicate with Farmer Brown. They'd like electric blankets because the barn is chilly. Farmer Brown says no, so the cows decide there will be no milk. Again the cows request electric blankets for themselves and the chickens, but Farmer Brown says no. Now there's no milk or eggs. What will it take for Farmer Brown and the animals to reach a compromise?
What happens when cows learn to use a typewriter? A labor strike, that's what. A typewriter was found in the barn, so the cows use it to communicate with Farmer Brown. They'd like electric blankets because the barn is chilly. Farmer Brown says no, so the cows decide there will be no milk. Again the cows request electric blankets for themselves and the chickens, but Farmer Brown says no. Now there's no milk or eggs. What will it take for Farmer Brown and the animals to reach a compromise?
Annotated Bibliography #30
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
If for no other reason than to look at the beautiful illustrations, everyone should read this book. On Christmas eve, a young boy wakes to the sound of a train in his front yard. This train is the Polar Express. It takes children who still believe to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Once there, the young boy is chosen to receive the first gift of Christmas. He chooses a bell from Santa's sleigh, to prove that Santa is real. On the way home, he loses the bell, but it mysteriously shows up Christmas morning. The interesting thing about the bell is that only true believers can hear it ring. Can you hear the bell?
If for no other reason than to look at the beautiful illustrations, everyone should read this book. On Christmas eve, a young boy wakes to the sound of a train in his front yard. This train is the Polar Express. It takes children who still believe to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Once there, the young boy is chosen to receive the first gift of Christmas. He chooses a bell from Santa's sleigh, to prove that Santa is real. On the way home, he loses the bell, but it mysteriously shows up Christmas morning. The interesting thing about the bell is that only true believers can hear it ring. Can you hear the bell?
Annotated Bibliography #29
The Tequila Worm by Viola Canales
An odd title for a sweet book. Set in McAllen, Texas, Sofia struggles with wanting more out of life, and accepting the traditions of her life now. Sofia is not like most girls in her barrio. She's not interested in having a quincenara, but has dreams of going to a good college. Her parents and other relatives try to show her that the life she has is every bit as fine as her dreams. It takes a while, but she finally sees that they were right. Reading the journey it took for her to reach this conclusion is heartwarming.
An odd title for a sweet book. Set in McAllen, Texas, Sofia struggles with wanting more out of life, and accepting the traditions of her life now. Sofia is not like most girls in her barrio. She's not interested in having a quincenara, but has dreams of going to a good college. Her parents and other relatives try to show her that the life she has is every bit as fine as her dreams. It takes a while, but she finally sees that they were right. Reading the journey it took for her to reach this conclusion is heartwarming.
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