Annotated Bibliography RC III Allen 1 Resource Collection RC-III: Annotated Bibliography Stelease Allen August 9, 2020 Masurel, C. (2003). Two Homes. Candlewick Press. Annotated Bibliography RC III Allen 2 This book reflects on the topic of divorce, and it does so in a reassuring way. It shows the difference between living in two different households. But no matter what house Alex is staying at the moment, Alex is still loved. Alex explains both of his homes with a positive outlook throughout the book. It helps children understand that divorce can also have a positive outlook to it. The book can be an aid for children going through that divorce transition, it gives them something to relate to. It can also help parents in explaining divorce and the separation of the household. Curtis, J.L. (2000). Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born. HarperCollins. This story reflects the topic of adoption. The book starts off with a little girl asking about the night she was born. The adoptive parents went through the whole process about a late night call and traveled to go and get the little girl. It also shows them arriving at the hospital and their first time getting to look at their newborn baby. The book goes into how the mother could not grow her own baby, and the adoptive mother was too young to care for her. It also explains the difference between an adoptive mother and the birth mother, giving children a clear explanation to understand adoption. The whole book is told in the little girl’s perspective, which may make it easier for children to relate to and understand. Dewdney, A. (2013). Llama Llama and The Bully Goat. Viking Books. This story touches on the topic of bullying and could be a great way to discuss it with students. In this story Llama Llama is starting school and really excited about. But there is a classroom bully, Gilroy Goat. Gilroy laughs at Llama’s singing, and picks with the other children during recess and circle time. In the beginning Llama Llama doesn’t know what to do about it. The teacher gives Llama advice on dealing with a bully, walk away and go tell an adult. Llama Llama Annotated Bibliography RC III Allen 3 does this, and also forgives his bully. This teaches kids not to be the bully in a situation, always tell an adult and be forgiving. Parr, T. (2015). The Goodbye Book. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book is a great way to educate children on grief and loss. It helps them know that what they are feeling is normal and natural. It goes into all the emotions that you may face following a loss. It's told from the point of view of a pet fish who loses his best friend, and is dealing with the various emotions that come with grieving. Kids will understand that it is okay to feel these different types of emotions and feelings, they are given reassurance. The drawings and sentences are kept simple, therefore, young readers can grasp it easily. Thomas, P. (2002). Don't Call Me Special. B.E.S Publishing. This book reflects on various types of disabilities. It shows kids different things about each disability, like the equipment some of them may need. But it also shows how each child with a disability can still live a happy life and do things the other kids can also do. It can aid in introducing disabilities to children at home and also in the classroom. It explains each disability and how each disability is to be handled differently. But having a disability is not abnormal. It also goes into children with disabilities having extra teachers and helpers, but also telling children to not think of it as anything but normal. The book also provides resource pages for parents on how to introduce disabilities to children. Kostecki-Shaw, J.S. (2011). Same, Same But Different. Henry Holt and Co. The topics cultural and linguistic are touched in this book. The book is about two boys that are penpals, they live in different parts of the world but show they can still be the best of friends. Elliot lives in America and Kailash lives in India. Through their letters and drawings they both show that even though they are different, they are still so much alike. For example, they both ride Annotated Bibliography RC III Allen 4 the school bus to school. Even though one is a yellow bus and the other is powered by a bicycle. Each page is marked so children will know which part of the world the book is talking about. The different cultures are pointed out and talked about in a positive way. The book teaches children about the differences and similarities, but is very inclusive to different cultures. Beaumont, K. (2004). I Like Myself!. Harcourt. This book teaches children about having good self esteem. The story follows a little girl who just loves everything about herself and has a positive outlook about everything with herself. She doesn't care what anyone thinks or says, because she is very confident. The book is very energetic with its rhyming sentences and cute illustrations. It will be good at capturing children’s attention. The little girl talks about how much she loves her hair, eyes, teeth and not liking herself any less when she's looking a mess. It can aid in teaching children they should love themselves no matter what, and being comfortable with who they are. Herthel, J. & Jennings, J. (2014). I Am Jazz. Dial Books. This book touches on the topic of gender identity. The book is also based on a real life story of one of the authors, Jazz Jennings. Jazz talks about having a girl’s brain and being in a boy’s body. It is told in a very simple way so that children can still grasp and understand it. Jazz loves to dress in dresses and her favorite color is pink, she also hated dressing as a boy. In the story her family is confused by this and unaware of what to do, until they take her to a specialist. There they are explained that Jazz is transgender, the doctor also aids in helping with her transition. It can help children understand the different gender identities and how to be comfortable with who you are. Mayer, M. (2003). When I Grow Up. Random House Books for Young Readers. Annotated Bibliography RC III Allen 5 This book reflects the topic of growing up, which is something children discuss frequently. The book is about a little critter’s younger sister dreaming about all her plans for when she grows up. She talks about being a ballet dancer, a pet store owner and even a race car driver. Her daydream ends when she gets hungry and her mother tells her she's not grown up yet and her dreams will just have to wait. This book encourages imagination and enables kids to dream and think about their future. Educators and parents can let their children know that big thoughts and dreams are encouraged and okay. Cain, J. (2000). The Way I Feel. Parenting Press. This book touches the topic of emotions and feelings. Children learn throughout the book what each feeling means,what comes along with that feeling and what may have caused it. Each page is a different type of feeling, followed by an illustration to give a scenario for children. Children learn new words and are able to put a word to what they may be feeling. Along with teaching you about different feelings, the book also lets you know these feelings are okay to feel. Children can benefit from the story by learning to express themselves with these different emotions they may feel.
