tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47025786976480865922024-02-07T21:30:27.683-05:00Edie's Top ShelfEdie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-41277941875890392742018-12-30T21:32:00.002-05:002018-12-30T21:34:40.930-05:00<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Undefeated-Kwame-Alexander/dp/1328780961/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546223308&sr=8-1&keywords=the+undefeated+kwam
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While Alexander's short poems celebrate those who have "gone" before it is Nelson's illustrations that make this book inspiratonal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJD6rQQnYOHM2zbpVrbv-ZfSsRHMryf3JRpRVNsw1eiX0Jv8NK2Ox13GdxCbqSlq7alZk6Hbt2aEYWhriARbwv4B5_LUecLKRrxVVhAXhTuRJgwde1twF_pQutgJazNlPL8uWUEiuOG4/s1600/undefeated..jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJD6rQQnYOHM2zbpVrbv-ZfSsRHMryf3JRpRVNsw1eiX0Jv8NK2Ox13GdxCbqSlq7alZk6Hbt2aEYWhriARbwv4B5_LUecLKRrxVVhAXhTuRJgwde1twF_pQutgJazNlPL8uWUEiuOG4/s320/undefeated..jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="327" data-original-height="327" /></a>. Muscular athletes, dedicated artists, a civil war soldier or a field worker are all portrayed in their strength and courage. And these characters make the empty page, which symbolizes sacrifice, all the more memorable. Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-28950837137735470102018-12-30T21:25:00.004-05:002018-12-30T21:25:42.338-05:00Saeed Aisha Amal Unbound Amal becomes a servant in the home of the local Pakistani despot to pay off her father’s debts. She has dreams of being a teacher but as the eldest daughter had to drop out of school when her mother suffered post partem depression There are many issues here, boys valued more than girls, famiy obligations but they don’t drive the story, Amal’s humanity does and the way she reflects the dreams of young girls everywhereEdie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-61791969918227993232018-07-23T13:46:00.000-04:002018-07-23T13:46:59.126-04:00<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37570559-the-vanderbeekers-and-the-hidden-garden"></a>
The Vanderbeekers are back, this time the children plan to surprise their neighbor who has suffered another stroke by creating a garden on an abandoned lot. Their is guilt here, and some growing up and lots of sweet moments as each child, in his/her own way tried to create some good around them. A wonderfully positive book in these troubled times and a great sense of the joy of inner city life and human connectedness.
Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-19245261017325536912018-07-15T16:30:00.002-04:002018-07-15T16:30:23.172-04:00<a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/619i8pGXA-L._SX398_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/619i8pGXA-L._SX398_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="256" height="320" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="500" /></a>
Following his Statue of Liberty book Eggers directs readers to be active and engaged, a part of society. With a slight rhyme to his text which moves us from one possibility to another this is all about being a part o society. Harris's illustrations are powerful and eye-popping, most double page spreads, all making clear what the possibilities are. An important book especially at this time.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-23718000804074189652018-06-11T19:37:00.000-04:002018-06-11T19:37:22.228-04:00<a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61KZ5gS3r2L._AC_US240_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61KZ5gS3r2L._AC_US240_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="240" data-original-height="240" /></a>
Coming in September from the author/illustrator Drowned city and The Great American Dust Bowl this is a powerful visual experience of the horrors that have caused the Syrian people to flee their country and those they face as refugees. The final pages of the book describe three refugee camps that Brown visited in researching this book and it is clear he has seen life that is hard and ugly and at times hopeless....but the people keep coming and his book helps us understand why. It can be read in one sitting but will long be remembered. Pair with Kate March's fiction book coming the same month, Nowhere Boy about a Syrian boy who hides in the home of an American family living in Belgium. Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-90587024958533275222018-06-11T19:27:00.001-04:002018-06-11T19:27:50.320-04:00Edie's Top Shelf: Coming in Sept. 11 this is a wonderful multigenera...<a href="http://ediestopshelf.blogspot.com/2018/06/coming-in-sept.html?spref=bl">Edie's Top Shelf: Coming in Sept. 11 this is a wonderful multigenera...</a>: Coming in Sept. 11 this is a wonderful multigenerational story of a young girl much loved by her family, especially her grandfather, who i...Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-35447506171009618632018-06-01T20:57:00.001-04:002018-06-01T20:58:50.959-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwkFkxC9vbiDkwLjAuSoYFHYTgyWjThB_AVCK4npyYERKOZUjdK7JinBw95cYafqLTO-YwI1jfeSdvu4RfG_5P95ilkeaL36tMAIR4_v9tI3wHO1LoiDxH5roUHwljl7pNOVbpzWx1fU/s1600/merci.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwkFkxC9vbiDkwLjAuSoYFHYTgyWjThB_AVCK4npyYERKOZUjdK7JinBw95cYafqLTO-YwI1jfeSdvu4RfG_5P95ilkeaL36tMAIR4_v9tI3wHO1LoiDxH5roUHwljl7pNOVbpzWx1fU/s320/merci.jpg" width="225" height="320" data-original-width="318" data-original-height="453" /></a>
Coming in Sept. 11 this is a wonderful multigenerational story of a young girl much loved by her family, especially her grandfather, who is trying to find her place in her privileged school and in her family. Things don't always go her way, she can't join the soccer team because of family obligations and she is assigned to the role of sunshine buddy despite her hesitation but she is resilient and finds her way, slowly but surely. Spanish is interspersed throughout this book as it is in Merci's life. Her school situations ring true, the projects, group work, know it all, misunderstandings and mishaps. It all rings true and Merci is someone you are happy to share time with and root for.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-87312367626127171202018-05-20T14:12:00.000-04:002018-05-20T14:12:09.090-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kQUzv-vbni5NmMbC0YSsbD5b896VsRW_O2dFOYSH9Ks2K8kLI7b-8duIxi2PUhpCZIiU-N77TOTdrQpJIiBNug82_znysQW1XyZ4qE-0nndkJwL5d0V4A5agoqkjN-0Ds_qo8ItIKGo/s1600/the+day+you+begin.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kQUzv-vbni5NmMbC0YSsbD5b896VsRW_O2dFOYSH9Ks2K8kLI7b-8duIxi2PUhpCZIiU-N77TOTdrQpJIiBNug82_znysQW1XyZ4qE-0nndkJwL5d0V4A5agoqkjN-0Ds_qo8ItIKGo/s320/the+day+you+begin.jpg" width="275" height="320" data-original-width="430" data-original-height="500" /></a>
Coming in August 2018 this book, with its lively and colorful illustrations and careful, evocative wording, in true Woodson style, affirms children who at some time or other do not fit in, be it because of race, hair style, lunch ingredients, life style, clothing choice. There are many ways to be excluded, which is what we are reminded of as the book begins, but you can find your voice, and when you do, "the world opens itself a little wider to make some space for you". Readers are reminded of their courage and steady self and the good things that follow. Sensitive to children's sense of being outsiders and affirming of how that can change. Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-48548359210839626602018-04-11T20:33:00.001-04:002018-04-11T20:33:42.126-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91GND6KTd6bGOYUTvXXgW_jUagO2PpDyc9WmokL6gWUwxQJvwE6cmYLDxSctaLpNUjzmE1suwqEG3geiav80jXQYmPu2bHConm-gDVWmUnKPWGtLXwWs_Ylxv9QaIIUyj4gi-5bl_7ZQ/s1600/attucks.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91GND6KTd6bGOYUTvXXgW_jUagO2PpDyc9WmokL6gWUwxQJvwE6cmYLDxSctaLpNUjzmE1suwqEG3geiav80jXQYmPu2bHConm-gDVWmUnKPWGtLXwWs_Ylxv9QaIIUyj4gi-5bl_7ZQ/s320/attucks.jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="327" data-original-height="327" /></a>
Coming in October, this is a compelling read about a group of talented and dedicated high school basketball players who bring glory to their all black high school in segregated Indianapolis and help to integrate both the school system and the basketball world. We learn about several outstanding players, their coach, the injustices they faced and their ultimate victories on and off the court. Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-12340992444904531402018-04-09T16:24:00.001-04:002018-04-09T16:24:20.175-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kuvu9zGEDdRfBjpQ6dGKNtzM_nfecNICoNP31-j6PTcwcCi6rjYK2RKTL8mrjFq6LAjGYh3ZgwfTo1pUEUr5GOyY4dNs4XBNS4BNtLydhmCROAeoiIuY-B8n8yeE0HFAwEMHXwgjw_4/s1600/max+and+Mom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kuvu9zGEDdRfBjpQ6dGKNtzM_nfecNICoNP31-j6PTcwcCi6rjYK2RKTL8mrjFq6LAjGYh3ZgwfTo1pUEUr5GOyY4dNs4XBNS4BNtLydhmCROAeoiIuY-B8n8yeE0HFAwEMHXwgjw_4/s320/max+and+Mom.jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="327" data-original-height="327" /></a></div>
Max and his mom have a "small" adventure in terms of driving to a family birthday party but their trip exemplifies the affection between them, the wisdom they learn from each other and fulfills Max's dream of being an explorer in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton (full disclosure, he is also my hero). There is a lot packed into this short book about bravery and hardship and just plain affection and Kath's illustrations add to the sweetness. A great mother/son book and there aren't a lot around.
Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-80241930180551982932018-04-06T16:04:00.000-04:002018-04-06T16:04:00.162-04:00Adrian Simcox Does Not have a Horse, by Marcy Campbell, illustrated by Corinna Luyken is a lovely story about one child's unkindness to another that changes when the girl who has been unkind meets her classmate on his own turf and really sees him as a person and gets to appreciate his imagination.
Lovely illustrations build on the closeness that develops. A book to prompt discussion and encourage imaginings. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAK3kAc_yzWdJVSuI30313oe3f4GZBSpSCn6vZIgXG-VZch4gSxjJ2n4bJ32BVDT8q2zyqxSKZXa1b-ebxwOpTpGj-AwEbs8-UvfRmz1hlWwyg4ChMGtGnK9nBZNZh0mMbY_WCGMyxg10/s1600/adrian.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAK3kAc_yzWdJVSuI30313oe3f4GZBSpSCn6vZIgXG-VZch4gSxjJ2n4bJ32BVDT8q2zyqxSKZXa1b-ebxwOpTpGj-AwEbs8-UvfRmz1hlWwyg4ChMGtGnK9nBZNZh0mMbY_WCGMyxg10/s320/adrian.jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="327" data-original-height="327" /></a> Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-57499252930122920742018-03-13T10:33:00.000-04:002018-03-13T10:33:29.890-04:00 Mabel and Sam at Home by Linda urban, Illustrated by Hadley Hooper. Chronicle Books.
Very true to childhood chapter book about a somewhat bossy older sister and a somewhat compliant younger brother who embark on a series of adventures tied to moving to a new home. the sister leads the adventures, the younger brother follows along but adds his own "panache" at times. They travel in a boat, tour a museum and visit space. The language can be a bit challenging but that adds to the fun and the illustrations have the incompleteness that relate to children's art. Imaginative, original and fun.
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A story that begs for a child's participation. A young child is confronted by a bear on the porch who is quickly joined by many other insistent animals, all of whom refuse to leave. There's rhyming and repetition with colorful illustrations that add to the fun.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-40096612153450938712018-03-04T20:27:00.001-05:002018-03-04T20:27:32.196-05:00<img 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/>A young adult book about passion, for friends and for basketball and for family. Told in two voices, we learn about Bunny, a super star who has transferred to a mostly white school outside his neighborhood for better opportunities and Nasir, the friend he left behind, who resents his decision and who is also concerned about the struggles of his cousin, Wallace, about to be evicted with his grandmother and a person who makes all the wrong choices but also never seems to have any of the possibilities that others are offered. There are lots of bad choices here but a sense that this is real life.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-20049119366473223812018-02-26T20:55:00.003-05:002018-02-26T20:55:48.510-05:00<img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516MRQfXg6L._SY454_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /><br />
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An inspiring story about a relationship between a dog who needs a job and a girl who needs support. Both Jessica and Patrick lost a leg because of the Boston Marathon bombing and ultimately Jessica lost her second leg. Rescue was trained to be a service dog and when they are teamed together together they find a way not just to survive but to thrive. move ahead. Young readers will love all the characters in this book and root for their future. Coming spring 2018.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-22122796602011671892017-12-18T19:36:00.001-05:002017-12-18T19:36:10.473-05:00<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coming in March 2018 a wonderful story about a girl who persists in her determination to invent, even when things don't work as they should. With encouragement from her grandfather she doesn't give up and ultimately helps a "friend" in need. Imaginative and effective rhyme adds to the joy of the book. Great to celebrate strong, determined girls and encourage mimicry.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-91816934064460051522017-09-24T15:22:00.002-04:002017-09-24T15:22:30.048-04:00<img alt="Girl Running" src="https://prodimage.images-bn.com/pimages/9781101996683_p0_v2_s550x406.jpg" />Not coming til Feb 2018 but well worth noting now, this book tells the story of the first woman to run in the Boston Marathon even though it was "against" the rules and she had been denied entry. Bobbi Gibb loved to run but couldn't join the school track team because it was "against" the rules. She ran every chance she could and when she learned about the marathon she started to train.<br />
The illustrations add charm to the story with their warm colors and collage feel (and who can resist an old VW bus) Her white dog companion helps to locate her on a training page and the mile count helps to follow the race when it happens.<br />
An important and inspiring story.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-81241677532220380172017-08-29T17:06:00.002-04:002017-08-29T17:06:58.654-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coming out in mid September this is a book for every library. Conversational, the author tells us about things we already knew about the State of Liberty and then tells us things we didn't know. Most importantly, while telling us that her right foot is NOT anchored to the ground he reminds us that the statue and what she represents are constantly moving, and that her welcome is far reaching and unending. What an important message for today and the future. The illustrations are equally appealing and universal. Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-64750252407908469422017-08-20T18:27:00.001-04:002017-08-20T18:27:05.173-04:00<i>In these dark days here is a list of Social Justice books for all ages of kids, tweeted by award winning author Jacqueline Woodson. https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/</i>Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-78484264450816031302017-08-14T19:29:00.002-04:002017-08-14T19:29:54.605-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A book that constantly amazes as you suddenly catch on to the author's intent....to tell an alliterative story. So the story begins with LOTS of A words, moving on the the B's and so on. Anticipation adds to the fun, how are they going to handle the q's, what about the z's. A definition of Alliteration appears at the back of the book with suggestions about where to look for others. And hopefully this might inspire some copy-cats.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-69646199018702250852017-08-14T19:25:00.001-04:002017-08-14T19:25:01.512-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Young (and old readers) will puzzle over this wordless picture book. Where is Mr. Crocodile going as he gets up, gets dressed, takes the Paris Metro. There are double page spreads interspersed with multiple images per page (usually to show lots of action and business). Some people notice him, others don't and there are other animal characters mingling with the human ones. His final destination is fun and can spark some interesting discussions. The soft pastel pictures with a blending of foreground and background add to the gentle joy of this very original story.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-13071205026015619002017-07-11T13:43:00.001-04:002017-07-11T13:43:30.097-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In rhyming text that flows naturally and illustrations inspired by the textiles of the indigenous peoples of Peru the author and illustrator give us another version of this well known tale.<br />
And this time the prince, el principe, with a mind of his own, helps resolve things the way they should be resolved. The use of reds, in both fabrics and faces, adds a warmth to the story as well. Delightful and the inclusion of so many Spanish words seems perfectly natural and the textual clues and illustrative hints make them easy to understand (and there is a glossary most conveniently placed at the FRONT of the book rather than the back.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-81882752889608255642017-07-05T16:42:00.001-04:002017-07-05T16:42:20.975-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The author of Roller Girl brings us another unique character living a somewhat quirky life. Her family are key players in a Renaissance Faire and that is the primary life Imogene knows. Home schooled she is about to enter 6th grade when we meet her and she soon finds that dealing with that life requires a lot of the same skills needed in her role in the faire as a new squire in training. Each chapter begins in an illuminated manuscript style which adds to the charm of this graphic novel which, along with dealing with bullying, friendship, coming of age, journeying into new worlds also deals with issues involving a life style/income level that is not on a par with those around you. Original important fun.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702578697648086592.post-54568582782666225362017-07-05T16:38:00.001-04:002017-07-05T16:38:07.451-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Allen Say has taken on the subject of an artist whose life was one of neglect and lack of appreciation and yet his gorgeous illustrations and deliberate text bring to life James Castle and remind us that there are talents that cannot be denied even if they are not recognized by others. Born deaf to a farming family, Castle was considered a dummy and spent a good part of his life living in deplorable isolated conditions. But he drew.....with spit and charcoal on whatever scraps of paper he could find. Say's illustrations, often in the style of Castle, show the deprivation but also the careful insight and make Castle's world very real. A memorable book.Edie Chinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863295232274039899noreply@blogger.com0