Author: Richard Ceasor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737754107
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A tribute to Grandmothers who have to be mothers twice as they raise their grandchildren. This book follows a child's fantastical voyage under the sea in an imaginative attempt to avoid bedtime. A book of laughter, longing, and loss. Told within the confines of a nontraditional family. Children being raised by their grandparents can finally see themselves in print.- Excellent storyline of inclusion utilizing people of color as characters in a universal setting.- Written as two tales in one, one straightforward adventure for the younger child, as well as a philosophical journey for the more mature reader. - This book is an excellent Hi/Lo story for a student reading below grade level due to its layered storytelling.- This book can also be used to help a more mature child come to terms with the concept of loss.
Grandma I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
Author: Richard Ceasor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737754107
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A tribute to Grandmothers who have to be mothers twice as they raise their grandchildren. This book follows a child's fantastical voyage under the sea in an imaginative attempt to avoid bedtime. A book of laughter, longing, and loss. Told within the confines of a nontraditional family. Children being raised by their grandparents can finally see themselves in print.- Excellent storyline of inclusion utilizing people of color as characters in a universal setting.- Written as two tales in one, one straightforward adventure for the younger child, as well as a philosophical journey for the more mature reader. - This book is an excellent Hi/Lo story for a student reading below grade level due to its layered storytelling.- This book can also be used to help a more mature child come to terms with the concept of loss.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737754107
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A tribute to Grandmothers who have to be mothers twice as they raise their grandchildren. This book follows a child's fantastical voyage under the sea in an imaginative attempt to avoid bedtime. A book of laughter, longing, and loss. Told within the confines of a nontraditional family. Children being raised by their grandparents can finally see themselves in print.- Excellent storyline of inclusion utilizing people of color as characters in a universal setting.- Written as two tales in one, one straightforward adventure for the younger child, as well as a philosophical journey for the more mature reader. - This book is an excellent Hi/Lo story for a student reading below grade level due to its layered storytelling.- This book can also be used to help a more mature child come to terms with the concept of loss.
I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
Author: Dev Petty
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524768960
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Fans of the hit I Don't Want to Be a Frog will hop with joy for this fourth book in the series—a hilarious and clever twist on the classic childhood issue of not wanting to go to bed. Frog is excited about autumn and the coming of winter. But when Owl informs him that frogs hibernate till spring, Frog is upset at missing out on all the snowy fun. In this hysterically funny twist on the classic "I don't want to go to bed" dilemma, Frog comes up with all kinds of reasons why he's not going to sleep through winter, until he devises a clever way to convince his friends to come along for the ride. Featuring the beloved young frog character I Don't Want to Be a Frog and his cast of zany animal friends, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who's ever protested at bedtime. And parents will appreciate a bold new twist on a timeless childhood topic. It's another surefire crowd pleaser and perfect read-aloud. And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don't Want to Be a Frog, I Don't Want to Be Big, and There's Nothing to Do!.
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524768960
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Fans of the hit I Don't Want to Be a Frog will hop with joy for this fourth book in the series—a hilarious and clever twist on the classic childhood issue of not wanting to go to bed. Frog is excited about autumn and the coming of winter. But when Owl informs him that frogs hibernate till spring, Frog is upset at missing out on all the snowy fun. In this hysterically funny twist on the classic "I don't want to go to bed" dilemma, Frog comes up with all kinds of reasons why he's not going to sleep through winter, until he devises a clever way to convince his friends to come along for the ride. Featuring the beloved young frog character I Don't Want to Be a Frog and his cast of zany animal friends, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who's ever protested at bedtime. And parents will appreciate a bold new twist on a timeless childhood topic. It's another surefire crowd pleaser and perfect read-aloud. And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don't Want to Be a Frog, I Don't Want to Be Big, and There's Nothing to Do!.
Angel Grandma
Author: Heather Lean
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781953177520
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781953177520
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Edward Albee's The American Dream
Author: Edward Albee
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN: 9780822223917
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
THE STORIES: THE AMERICAN DREAM. Mommy and Daddy sit in a barren living room making small talk. Mommy, the domineering wife, is grappling with the thought of putting Grandma in a nursing home. Daddy, the long-suffering husband, could not care less.
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN: 9780822223917
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
THE STORIES: THE AMERICAN DREAM. Mommy and Daddy sit in a barren living room making small talk. Mommy, the domineering wife, is grappling with the thought of putting Grandma in a nursing home. Daddy, the long-suffering husband, could not care less.
I Don't Want to Be Big
Author: Dev Petty
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1101939222
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Fans of the hit picture book I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will love this silly companion featuring a frog that's still as stubborn as ever and his surprisingly patient father. "Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s 'Elephant and Piggie' series"—Publishers Weekly Frog does NOT want to grow up. Doesn’t need to be tall. Doesn’t want to be able to jump high enough to see the tree frogs. He’s just FINE being small. Besides, if you grow up, you don’t get to do fun things like jump in mud puddles with your best friend, Pig. Do you? This hilarious story—which uses humor to teach that it’s great being exactly who you are—is sure to bring a smile to every kid who just wants to stay a kid, in addition to those who are the smallest in their class. It’s a sly and smartly funny tale that will have children and parents laughing together. And look for all the books in this hilarious series: I Don't Want to Be a Frog There's Nothing to Do! I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1101939222
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Fans of the hit picture book I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will love this silly companion featuring a frog that's still as stubborn as ever and his surprisingly patient father. "Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s 'Elephant and Piggie' series"—Publishers Weekly Frog does NOT want to grow up. Doesn’t need to be tall. Doesn’t want to be able to jump high enough to see the tree frogs. He’s just FINE being small. Besides, if you grow up, you don’t get to do fun things like jump in mud puddles with your best friend, Pig. Do you? This hilarious story—which uses humor to teach that it’s great being exactly who you are—is sure to bring a smile to every kid who just wants to stay a kid, in addition to those who are the smallest in their class. It’s a sly and smartly funny tale that will have children and parents laughing together. And look for all the books in this hilarious series: I Don't Want to Be a Frog There's Nothing to Do! I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
The Latehomecomer
Author: Kao Kalia Yang
Publisher: Coffee House Press
ISBN: 1566894794
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
An NEA Big Read Selection “This is the best account of the Hmong experience I’ve ever read—powerful, heartbreaking, and unforgettable.”—Anne Fadiman, author of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down “A narrative packed with the stuff of life.” —Entertainment Weekly Kao Kalia Yang is the author of The Song Poet and The Latehomecomer, which was a finalist for the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award and the Asian American Literary Award, and received the 2009 Minnesota Book Award.
Publisher: Coffee House Press
ISBN: 1566894794
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
An NEA Big Read Selection “This is the best account of the Hmong experience I’ve ever read—powerful, heartbreaking, and unforgettable.”—Anne Fadiman, author of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down “A narrative packed with the stuff of life.” —Entertainment Weekly Kao Kalia Yang is the author of The Song Poet and The Latehomecomer, which was a finalist for the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award and the Asian American Literary Award, and received the 2009 Minnesota Book Award.
Great Plays, Sophocles to Albee
Author: Morton Wilfred Bloomfield
Publisher: Holt McDougal
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Publisher: Holt McDougal
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Don't Call Me Grandma
Author: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 1467795593
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Great-grandmother Nell eats fish for breakfast, she doesn't hug or kiss, and she does NOT want to be called grandma. Her great-granddaughter isn't sure what to think about her. As she slowly learns more about Nell's life and experiences, the girl finds ways to connect with her prickly great-grandmother.
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 1467795593
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Great-grandmother Nell eats fish for breakfast, she doesn't hug or kiss, and she does NOT want to be called grandma. Her great-granddaughter isn't sure what to think about her. As she slowly learns more about Nell's life and experiences, the girl finds ways to connect with her prickly great-grandmother.
Contemporary Plays by Women of Color
Author: Roberta Uno
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134823800
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is a ground-breaking anthology of eighteen new and recent works by African American, Asian American, Latina American and Native American playwrights. This compelling collection includes works by award-winning and well-known playwrights such as Anna Deavere Smith, Cherrie Moraga, Pearl Cleage, Marga Gomez and Spiderwoman, as well as many exciting newcomers. Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is the first anthology to display such an abundance of talent from such a wide range of today's women playwrights. The plays tackle a variety of topics - from the playful to the painful - and represent numerous different approaches to playmaking. The volume also includes: * an invaluable appendix of published plays by women of color * biographical notes on each writer * the production history of each play Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is a unique resource for practitioners, students and lovers of theatre, and an inspiring addition to any bookshelf.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134823800
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is a ground-breaking anthology of eighteen new and recent works by African American, Asian American, Latina American and Native American playwrights. This compelling collection includes works by award-winning and well-known playwrights such as Anna Deavere Smith, Cherrie Moraga, Pearl Cleage, Marga Gomez and Spiderwoman, as well as many exciting newcomers. Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is the first anthology to display such an abundance of talent from such a wide range of today's women playwrights. The plays tackle a variety of topics - from the playful to the painful - and represent numerous different approaches to playmaking. The volume also includes: * an invaluable appendix of published plays by women of color * biographical notes on each writer * the production history of each play Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is a unique resource for practitioners, students and lovers of theatre, and an inspiring addition to any bookshelf.
Grandma's Secret Garden
Author: Antoinette Morgan
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1436349087
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1436349087
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description