https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7 A collection of books that are "windows" and "mirrors" for children. en-us 2018-10-06 21:18:37 UTC 2026-03-12 02:51:56 UTC hello@padlet.com kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957126 This book is useful for demonstrating the different makeup of families. Like every child, every family is unique. This book allows us to have a better view of what families can mean for each of us. 

I think this book is appropriate for any child. Each child has some form of a family, whether they are blood-relatives, adopted relatives, friends, or pets. It is nice to see a representation of yourself and others in books at any age. 

This book is slightly complex. The organization is clear and predictable, graphics help portray the different families, language features are simple, familiar and straightforward, the theme is clear, and experiences with family are common everyday experiences for most readers.]]> 2018-10-06 21:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957126 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957355 This book is useful for addressing and teaching children about homelessness. Children may be concerned that their family is or will not be a family any more without a house or without each other, but that is not the case. This book assures us that family is still a family no matter what happens. 

This book is appropriate for children who have, who are, or who might experience homelessness at some point in their lives. It can also provide their peers a chance to see and understand what they are thinking, feeling, and going through at the moment. 

This book has varying levels of complexity. The knowledge demands are exceedingly complex for the children, but the language, sentence structure, and use of graphics are very complex. Most children will not have any experience with homelessness.]]> 2018-10-06 21:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957355 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957527 This book is useful for acknowledging that children can be whatever they want to be. In particular, this book can be especially useful in acknowledging that girls can be in and can succeed in the STEM/STEAM field. According to the book, failure will only us back if we let it; moreover, as long as we put our minds to it, we can succeed.

 I think this book is appropriate for any child who feels unsure or uncomfortable with any kind of failure or who may feel the presence of gender roles or scripts. Anyone can like and whatever they want if it makes them happy. 

This book has a very complex text complexity. Due to its unfamiliar and academic vocabulary, use of complex sentences and subordinate phrases, references to Rosie the Riveter and WWII, multiple levels of meaning, and different and abstract/uncommon experiences, I believe the book is very complex.]]> 2018-10-06 21:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957527 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957630 This book is useful for identifying and acknowledging Native American culture and customs and the importance of one's name. Our name is our own, and it is a sense of our identity. While most people are given their names at birth, Native Americans are known to change names as a part of rewards ceremony. Our name makes us who we are and who we seem to people around us.

I think this book is appropriate for all children. I think every child wonders at some point why there were given their name and what they would change it to if they got to decide. This book is also a great mirror for Native American children. They can see a representation of their culture and customs in the life of Thunderboy Jr.

I think this book is 
moderately complex. The organization is clear, the use of graphics support the text, the language conventions are easy to understand, the vocabulary is familiar and conversational, the sentence structure is a mix of simple and compound sentences with a some complex constructions, the theme is clear, the experience is somewhat common, and there are few cultural references.]]> 2018-10-06 21:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957630 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957813 This book is useful in detailing and acknowledging Asian culture and food. We can all remember a time where we have helped a friend or family member make food. This is such a fun time and a great learning experience. This action occurs all across the globe. I have done this in the United States, and the little girl cooks with her mom in Korea.

This book is appropriate for all children. With this book, children have the chance to learn about Korean culture and food. It is a window into learning something new. In addition, this book is a great mirror for Asian children in the classroom, especially those children who are Korean. They get to see to a representation of their culture.

After reviewing the text, I would say that it is slightly complex. Due to its chronological and predictable organization, supportive illustrations, conversational language, simple sentence structure, explicit language conventions, common experiences for readers, and obvious meaning, I think the book is slightly complex.]]> 2018-10-06 21:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957813 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957953 The book is useful in acknowledging and informing children about Indian culture and food. Our family history and cultural identity is important to us as individuals. Everyone should have the chance to learn about themselves. As a result, each child should have some form of representation available of them and their identity.

This book is appropriate for all children because the book provides them a window opportunity to witness Indian stories, language, and more. In addition, the book is an appropriate mirror for children who are Indian or Indian-American. It is a great form of representation of their culture. 

The book is exceedingly complex. It includes time shifts, changes in point of view, great detail, essential illustrations, figurative language, complex and familiar language, mainly complex sentences with subordinate phrases and transition words, subtle themes, cultural allusions, and mostly uncommon experiences for readers.]]> 2018-10-06 21:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289957953 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289958162 This book is useful for acknowledging language barriers and issues that children and their families can experiences. It can be a little frustrating when we can't understand one another. As a result, we should try to the best of our abilities to have patience and help one another find other ways to communicate.

 I think this book is appropriate for all children. If the classroom has children who speak two or more languages, then this can be a way for children to see representations of themselves and to observe examples of how we can try learning about these languages and their cultural importance. 

This book is exceedingly complex. The book includes many Spanish words and phrases throughout the text. The text is very detailed, the illustrations support the text, vocabulary is complex and unfamiliar, the sentences are mainly complex with subordinate phrases and transition words, and the experience may not be as common for readers.]]> 2018-10-06 21:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289958162 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289958338 This book is useful for illustrating how we each share one thing - a tag-along moon. No matter where we are from friends or family, we know that if we all look up at the moon, then we see the same moon. The moon connects us. 

This book is appropriate for all children. It can be used to help children have an easier time letting go by having the moon as an example. The book can also be used to highlight an African-American character and his family. 

After going through this text, I believe it is moderately complex. Not only do the illustrations support the text and the theme is a little bit more subtle, but also the conventions are more abstract, the language is sometimes unfamiliar, and the sentence structure are more complex. ]]> 2018-10-06 21:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289958338 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289958375 This book is useful in detailing how diverse America is and how it got its nickname for being a "melting pot." America is our home, and the people in this book are who we share our home with. Each and every person has shaped America in their own way, and we are currently doing the same. 

I think this book is appropriate for all children. Not only does the book provide a little history behind America's background, but it also a window and mirror for all children and their families. There is representation of all children's ethnicity in this book. 

I would classify this book as slightly complex. The illustrations are simple and assist the text, all language features are simple, familiar, explicit, and conversational, the meaning is clear, and the experiences are common to readers]]> 2018-10-06 21:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289958375 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289958841 This book is useful for illustrating children with divorced or separated families and stepfamilies. If a child is going through this experience, it can be difficult for them to understand what is going on. Similar to the Still a Family, the book's message is that while your parents may not be together anymore, you still have a family that will be there for you. 

This book is appropriate for children who have or who are about to have divorced or separated parents. This book is also appropriate for peers. Just like the character Lenny, other children can learn about their peers' families and help them through this time.

 The book is moderately complex. The book is occasionally difficult to predict, but the pictures aid in the storytelling. In addition, the vocabulary is conversational, the sentence structure consists of simple and compound sentences, the theme is clear, and the experiences are common to readers. As a result, the text is moderately complex.]]> 2018-10-06 21:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289958841 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289960316 This book is useful for acknowledging not only biracial children and their families, but also multiracial children and their families. Like other books in this shelf, this book's message is on children feeling complete and confident in who they are. While others may not understand, we can help each other understand the world around us through reading books that are windows of different parts of the world. 

I think this book is appropriate as a mirror for biracial and multiracial children and a window for children who are not biracial or multiracial. This book is appropriate for all children because it can be used to help children comprehend why we can look different from other people.

 This book is moderately complex. The illustrations help support the text, the language is familiar, the conventions are easy to understand, the sentences are primarily simple and compound sentences, the theme is clear, and the experiences are common to some readers. ]]> 2018-10-06 22:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289960316 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289960525 The book is useful identifying how our differences can help us make a difference in the world around us. While we may not look like, feel like, or like things the same way our friends and family do, it doesn't mean that we are wrong. Children should be themselves 100% of the time. 

This book is appropriate for illustrating to children that their identity is important. As a result, they should not hide who they are and should be supported by those around them. Any child can feel out of place, and this books can be appropriate to help address these feelings. 

The text is very complex. Because the book includes time shifts, multiple graphics to extend meaning, many complex sentences with subordinate phrases and transition words, multiple levels of meaning, and complex themes/experiences, it is a very complex text.]]> 2018-10-06 22:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289960525 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289966249 The book is useful in describing and informing children what slavery was like for enslaved Africans. It is important for us to learn about America's history and to understand why change must occur to help and save people now and in the future.

 I think this book is appropriate for all children because its aim is to teach children about slavery. I think this book is also especially important for African-American children as a representation of a part of their family's history. While not every child will have a relative who was in slavery, the book still provides children a window of opportunity to see what life was like for enslaved Africans. 

This book is moderately complex. While the actual cultural elements of this books are exceedingly complex for children in this age range, the format of this book is moderately complex. For example, the organization is chronological, the illustrations extend the meaning, there are compound sentences, the language is mostly familiar, and the theme is mostly clear.]]> 2018-10-07 00:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289966249 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289966363 This book is useful in identifying similarities and differences among cultures. While some people may get books at their local library, individuals in Colombia and other countries get books from mobile libraries due to the distance. We share the love for books and knowledge, but the way we get these is different for everyone. 

This book is appropriate for all children. It provides them the chance to see how different countries get library books like they do at school. This book is also especially appropriate for Hispanic and Latino children because it represents aspects of their language and culture through the character and the overall text. 

The text is exceedingly complex. Due to its detailed organization, use of graphics to extend meaning, the complex and unfamiliar language, use of mainly complex sentences with subordinate clauses, the abstract theme, and the unfamiliar experiences, I believe this book is exceedingly complex.]]> 2018-10-07 00:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289966363 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289966644 The book is useful for describing and identifying different holidays people celebrate. This book in particular is about the Indian holiday, Holi or the Festival of Colors. It is alright to celebrate different holidays because our culture makes us who we are and we should be proud of it. 

This book is appropriate for all children. Not many people, especially children, know about Holi. This is a great book to introduce Holi and other Indian cultural elements to the classroom. This book is also another mirror opportunity for children who are Indian or Indian-American.

I would classify the text as slightly complex. The organization is clear and predictable, the illustration assist in the interpretation of the text, the language conventions are straightforward, the language is mostly familiar (some Indian phrases and words), there are mainly simple sentences, the theme is revealed early in the text. In regards to knowledge demands for the children, the text is exceedingly complex due to the uncommon experiences and multiple cultural references.]]> 2018-10-07 00:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289966644 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289966951 This book is useful for identifying and acknowledging Asian culture, customs, and food. We have all experienced a time where we want something so much, we are willing to do anything for it, even barter and trade. While some people may only do this to exchange snacks or get out of chores, some people barter and trade for their groceries and other items.

I think this book is appropriate for all children because it gives them the opportunity to witness another country's culture and customs and be able to apply what they learn later in the classroom or at home. The text is also appropriate for Asian children, especially those who are Chinese. This gives them a chance to see a mirror representation of themselves and their story.

I would classify this text as moderately complex. The text has graphics that support and extend the meaning, the language is fairly complex and sometimes unfamiliar, there are many complex sentences with several subordinate phrases and transition words, the theme is somewhat subtle, the experiences may be uncommon, and there are quite a few cultural references and elements.

]]> 2018-10-07 00:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289966951 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289967174 The book is useful in detailing common thoughts and feelings of children who experience and are introduced to a new environment for the first time. The premise and meaning of the story is applicable to multiple different situations - while you may be somewhere new and no may look like you, stay true to yourself because you are unique. 

This book is appropriate for any child who may feel different or feel uncomfortable in the classroom. This book can be read on the first day of school to help children feel better not only about starting school, but also their identity. 

Overall, the book is very complex due to its use of complex sentences, multiple levels of meanings, subplots, and different levels of knowledge and experience.]]> 2018-10-07 00:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289967174 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289967439 This book is useful in illustrating and informing children about the importance of one's traditions and how traditions can change and adapt over time. Not only do we change as we grow older, but are actions also change with us. These changes can also occur in our environments and culture. We keep our traditions in our hearts, but we keep looking toward the future.

I think this book is appropriate for all children. Every child grows into and adapts to their own culture and environment. I also think this book is a great resource for Native American children. The book provides two outlooks on Native American culture: one traditional and one contemporary view of life. Having this dual form of representation is a great mirror for Native American children and their culture.

I think this book is exceedingly complex. The organization is very intricate and has two different points of view/storylines. The graphics also aid in understanding the text, the vocabulary is complex, unfamiliar, and archaic, the sentence structure is mainly complex sentences with subordinate clauses, the theme is subtle and sophisticated, the experiences are not as common, and there are many references to Native American cultural elements.]]> 2018-10-07 00:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289967439 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289967924 This book is useful in illustrating and informing children about one form of a disability. While most children probably know a family member that is losing their hearing and need hearing aids, they might not know that some people, including possible classmates, are born deaf. This book would be a great resource to talk to children about different disabilities and what can be done to help people who have these disabilities.

I think this book is appropriate for all children. It provides children without disabilities a window opportunity to see what it is like living and adapting with a disability. It also provides children with disabilities a mirror opportunity to see themselves represented in the book in such a great way.

After reviewing the text again, I believe that this book is exceedingly complex. The organization has great detail, the graphics are essential for understanding the meaning of the text, the language conventions are abstract and include figurative language, the vocabulary is complex, the sentence structure is mainly complex sentences with several subordinate clauses with transition words, the theme is a revealed over the entirety of the text, there are many cultural references to jazz, and the experience is distinctly different from the common reader.]]> 2018-10-07 00:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289967924 kbrow115 https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289968084 This book is useful for identifying bullying and ways to combat with bullying with help from others, positive thoughts, and confidence. The book claims that while bullying may keep you down, you have the power and strength to get back up and love yourself for who you are. 

This book is appropriate for children who are overweight, who get bullied because of their characteristics, and who bully other children. This book is a mirror for those who are overweight or bullied and a window into the world for bullies. 

The book as a whole is very complex. The use of graphics extend meaning, sentence structure is varied and diverse, vocabulary is some unfamiliar (swimming terms), there are multiple meanings, and children may not have the same experiences.]]> 2018-10-07 01:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kbrow115/sc53aq0kg8i7/wish/289968084