White/Caucasian/European
Title: Madeline
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans
Illustrator: Ludwig Bemelmans
ISBN #: 978-0-670-44580-6
Copyright date: 1939
Summary: Madeline is a young girl who lives in a boarding school in an old house in Paris. Madeline lives with eleven other young girls, who all are taken care of by their governess Miss Clavel. Madeline is the young girl within their group of girl’s who is the most daring, spontaneous, and rambunctious of all. One night, Miss Clavel had sensed something was not right and needed to find out if something was happening. Madeline had become sick and she didn’t know why, until she was taken to the hospital for emergency appendix surgery. All of Madeline’s friends know that Madeline acts different sometimes, but still show their love for her by visiting her and offering to take care of her in and after her surgery in the hospital.
Would you use this book?: No
I would not like to use this children’s book in my future classroom, but would maybe have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children some depictions of gender stereotypes while also showing personal qualities of compassion. I would explain to students that the character roles are showing that there is some cultural divide between class/socio-economic status, but that the main character role of Madeline is a demonstration of an individual who is independent and is truly cared for by her fellow friends and classmates. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving both “yes” and “no” answers within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria. I think that the “no” answer categories outweigh the “yes” answer categories to determine the exclusion of using this type of children’s book as a mentor text/read-aloud in the classroom.
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans
Illustrator: Ludwig Bemelmans
ISBN #: 978-0-670-44580-6
Copyright date: 1939
Summary: Madeline is a young girl who lives in a boarding school in an old house in Paris. Madeline lives with eleven other young girls, who all are taken care of by their governess Miss Clavel. Madeline is the young girl within their group of girl’s who is the most daring, spontaneous, and rambunctious of all. One night, Miss Clavel had sensed something was not right and needed to find out if something was happening. Madeline had become sick and she didn’t know why, until she was taken to the hospital for emergency appendix surgery. All of Madeline’s friends know that Madeline acts different sometimes, but still show their love for her by visiting her and offering to take care of her in and after her surgery in the hospital.
Would you use this book?: No
I would not like to use this children’s book in my future classroom, but would maybe have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children some depictions of gender stereotypes while also showing personal qualities of compassion. I would explain to students that the character roles are showing that there is some cultural divide between class/socio-economic status, but that the main character role of Madeline is a demonstration of an individual who is independent and is truly cared for by her fellow friends and classmates. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving both “yes” and “no” answers within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria. I think that the “no” answer categories outweigh the “yes” answer categories to determine the exclusion of using this type of children’s book as a mentor text/read-aloud in the classroom.
Title: Amelia Bedelia
Author: Peggy Parish
Illustrator: Fritz Siebel
ISBN #: 978-0-06-220969-6
Copyright date: 1963
Summary: Mr. and Mrs. Roger’s to recently hire Amelia Bedelia to be their new housekeeper/maid in their house. Mr. and Mrs. Roger’s leave on the first day that Amelia Bedelia starts working at their house. They also leave a detailed list of chores and household duties that they would like to be finished and ready when they return later that evening. Amelia Bedelia pays careful attention to the detail of the list that is left for her. She is a responsible individual who shows hard work and determination to complete the tasks for her new job, but she does her wok in a more unconventional way than Mr. and Mrs. Roger’s are used too. Instead of Mr. and Mrs. Roger’s becoming angry and disappointed with Amelia Bedelia’s actions, they show compassion by allowing her to continue working for them while they offer her more helpful guidance in her job duties.
Would you use this book?: No
I would not like to use this children’s book in my future classroom, but would maybe have it available have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children some depictions of gender stereotypes while also showing personal qualities of understanding. I would explain to students that the character roles are showing that there is some cultural divide between class/socio-economic status, but that the main character role of Amelia Bedelia is a demonstration of a an individual who works through her own challenges and struggles on her own. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving both “yes” and “no” answers within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria. I think that the “no” answer categories outweigh the “yes” answer categories to determine the exclusion of using this type of children’s book as a mentor text/read-aloud in the classroom.
Author: Peggy Parish
Illustrator: Fritz Siebel
ISBN #: 978-0-06-220969-6
Copyright date: 1963
Summary: Mr. and Mrs. Roger’s to recently hire Amelia Bedelia to be their new housekeeper/maid in their house. Mr. and Mrs. Roger’s leave on the first day that Amelia Bedelia starts working at their house. They also leave a detailed list of chores and household duties that they would like to be finished and ready when they return later that evening. Amelia Bedelia pays careful attention to the detail of the list that is left for her. She is a responsible individual who shows hard work and determination to complete the tasks for her new job, but she does her wok in a more unconventional way than Mr. and Mrs. Roger’s are used too. Instead of Mr. and Mrs. Roger’s becoming angry and disappointed with Amelia Bedelia’s actions, they show compassion by allowing her to continue working for them while they offer her more helpful guidance in her job duties.
Would you use this book?: No
I would not like to use this children’s book in my future classroom, but would maybe have it available have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children some depictions of gender stereotypes while also showing personal qualities of understanding. I would explain to students that the character roles are showing that there is some cultural divide between class/socio-economic status, but that the main character role of Amelia Bedelia is a demonstration of a an individual who works through her own challenges and struggles on her own. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving both “yes” and “no” answers within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria. I think that the “no” answer categories outweigh the “yes” answer categories to determine the exclusion of using this type of children’s book as a mentor text/read-aloud in the classroom.
Title: I Believe In You
Author: Marianne Richmond
Illustrator: Marianne Richmond
ISBN #: 978-1-40-226344-6
Copyright date: 2011
Summary: Young children are born into loving families that promote their children to be the best that they can be in life. The young children show their own experiences in school, sports, extra-curricular activities, and at home where the important people that surround them in their lives are always there to encourage them in anything they choose to do. By providing young children the acknowledgment and understanding that they have people in their lives that will always be there for them is an important aspect of developing the growth of a young person in their life.
Would you use this book?: Yes
I would love to use this children’s book in my future classroom and have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children that the people who surround them in their lives believe in them. Young children should have the opportunity to feel like they can accomplish and succeed in anything that they put their own minds too. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving a “yes” within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria.
Author: Marianne Richmond
Illustrator: Marianne Richmond
ISBN #: 978-1-40-226344-6
Copyright date: 2011
Summary: Young children are born into loving families that promote their children to be the best that they can be in life. The young children show their own experiences in school, sports, extra-curricular activities, and at home where the important people that surround them in their lives are always there to encourage them in anything they choose to do. By providing young children the acknowledgment and understanding that they have people in their lives that will always be there for them is an important aspect of developing the growth of a young person in their life.
Would you use this book?: Yes
I would love to use this children’s book in my future classroom and have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children that the people who surround them in their lives believe in them. Young children should have the opportunity to feel like they can accomplish and succeed in anything that they put their own minds too. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving a “yes” within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria.
Title: Plant a Kiss
Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
ISBN #: 978-0-06-198676-5
Copyright date: 2012
Summary: Little Miss one day decided to plant a kiss and took excellent care of making sure that her kiss that she planted grew, grew, and grew. At first, Little Miss was disappointed that her kiss did not grow at all, but soon after she discovered the power of her kiss that she planted. She shared her wonderful news with all of her close friends about her kiss that began growing in front of her own eyes. She decided to continue to share her kiss amongst all of the people that surrounded her life to brighten up their own day and lives. Who knew one little kiss from one Little Miss could do so much?
Would you use this book?: Yes
I would love to use this children’s book in my future classroom and have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children that the people who surround you in your life should all be treated with kindness. Young children should have the opportunity to feel like they are cared for in their surrounding environments and can equally share their giving back and kindness with others. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving a “yes” within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria.
Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
ISBN #: 978-0-06-198676-5
Copyright date: 2012
Summary: Little Miss one day decided to plant a kiss and took excellent care of making sure that her kiss that she planted grew, grew, and grew. At first, Little Miss was disappointed that her kiss did not grow at all, but soon after she discovered the power of her kiss that she planted. She shared her wonderful news with all of her close friends about her kiss that began growing in front of her own eyes. She decided to continue to share her kiss amongst all of the people that surrounded her life to brighten up their own day and lives. Who knew one little kiss from one Little Miss could do so much?
Would you use this book?: Yes
I would love to use this children’s book in my future classroom and have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children that the people who surround you in your life should all be treated with kindness. Young children should have the opportunity to feel like they are cared for in their surrounding environments and can equally share their giving back and kindness with others. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving a “yes” within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria.
Title: My Brave Year of Firsts
Author: Jamie Lee Curtis
Illustrator: Laura Cornell
ISBN #: 978-0-06-144155-4
Copyright date: 2012
Summary: Frankie is currently starting the first grade in elementary school, and is ready to experience her new brave year of firsts. Some of Frankie’s new experiences are successful, fun, entertaining, and learning opportunities for her to have in her life. From her new experience tying her own tennis shoes to being able to walk with friends around her family’s neighborhood by themselves, Frankie is learning a lot about how to live in society with her friends and family. She learns how everyone can experience their own “firsts” in their lives, but it is only up to yourself who can determine if you are ready to experience this in their life.
Would you use this book?: Yes
I would love to use this children’s book in my future classroom and have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children that there is no better time than the present to experience new things. Young children should have the opportunity to find out their likes, dislikes, and things that they are passionate and truly care about in life, and the only way for them to do this on their own is to try new things. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving a “yes” within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria.
Author: Jamie Lee Curtis
Illustrator: Laura Cornell
ISBN #: 978-0-06-144155-4
Copyright date: 2012
Summary: Frankie is currently starting the first grade in elementary school, and is ready to experience her new brave year of firsts. Some of Frankie’s new experiences are successful, fun, entertaining, and learning opportunities for her to have in her life. From her new experience tying her own tennis shoes to being able to walk with friends around her family’s neighborhood by themselves, Frankie is learning a lot about how to live in society with her friends and family. She learns how everyone can experience their own “firsts” in their lives, but it is only up to yourself who can determine if you are ready to experience this in their life.
Would you use this book?: Yes
I would love to use this children’s book in my future classroom and have it available to students in a classroom library because it shows young children that there is no better time than the present to experience new things. Young children should have the opportunity to find out their likes, dislikes, and things that they are passionate and truly care about in life, and the only way for them to do this on their own is to try new things. I felt that this children’s book followed within receiving a “yes” within each category of my Children’s Literature Review Criteria.
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