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Nana in the city by Lauren In this magical picture book, a young boy spends an overnight visit with his nana and is frightened to find that the city where she lives is filled with noise and crowds and scary things. But then Nana makes him a special cape to help him be brave, and soon the everyday sights, sounds, and smells of the city are not scary—but wonderful. The succinct text is paired with watercolor illustrations that capture all the vitality, energy, and beauty of the city.

Nana has a new apartment in the city, and her grandchild is excited but nervous about visiting. “I love my nana, / but I don’t love the city,” she tells readers. Accompanying art depicts how the city seems “busy” and “loud” and “filled with scary things.” Illustrating the last point, the picture shows the child small and scared against a graffitied wall while following Nana and looking back at a homeless man who is begging with a cup held before him. That night, Nana listens to her grandchild’s fears and promises a better day, but she also describes her love of the city. A facing wordless spread depicts Nana knitting into the night; careful readers may recognize the red yarn from a title-page vignette of two cats with a ball of yarn. The next day, she gifts her grandchild a knitted red cape (the same one depicted in jacket art). This acts as a security blanket or magical talisman of sorts to change the child’s perspective of the city. Even an encounter with the previously “scary” homeless person becomes an opportunity for kindness as Nana hands him not money, but food. Throughout, Castillo’s soft, warmly colored art expresses the child’s changing feelings about the city while also depicting the characters’ close bond. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/lauren-castillo-2/nana-in-the-city/ http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-544-10443-3 http://joannamarple.com/2015/02/8290/

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https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/nana-in-the-city# Parents need to know that Nana in the City, a 2015 Caldecott Honor Book, is a gentle, warm story about overcoming fears and how a grandparent, or another person you trust, can help. In simple text and bright, energetic, expressive watercolor illustrations, Lauren Castillo captures the bustle and excitement of the city as well as the tenderness between the boy and his Nana. This would be a particularly good book for kids who are about to move to a place that is unfamiliar to them ... or even those embarking on an overnight visit away from home.

http://www.lindseymcdivitt.com/2014/09/01/nana-in-the-city-an-a-is-for-aging-book-review/ The Power of Positive Images of Aging The power of carefully selected words and bright, positive images shine vividly here. The talented Lauren Castillo shows kids an active and confident older adult that does not fit with the usual stereotypes attributed to growing old. This Nana is portrayed as loving, insightful, energetic and fun—with new adventures on the horizon. And I love her funky red eyeglasses and colorful coat.

http://www.hbook.com/2015/01/featured/nana-city/#_ This is a JUST RIGHT kind of book. Just the right size; just the right tone; just the right scope of experience/adventure for the audience. How does Lauren Castillo accomplish this just-rightness in the art? 1) Through the use of color. 2)Through her ability to convey the sense of a large city in a book with quite a small trim size. 3) Through the tactile quality of the art.

more references are located at the academic search complete on la guardia website. Nana in the City. When a little boy arrives in a big city to stay with Nana in her new apartment, he is over whelmed and scared by the noise, the crowds, and the new experiences, from subway trains to panhandlers to graffiti. That next morning, though, he feels brave in the red cape Nana has knitted for him— brave enough to venture out with her to explore. Now confident, he embraces new experiences and finds the city “filled with extraordinary things!” The short, simple text reads aloud well, and the watercolor artwork extends the narratives tone and content beautifully. Strong, expressive black lines define the characters and settings, while autumn colors and interesting textures help bring the images to life. Children will want to linger over the busy urban scenes, discovering for themselves what might scare or excite the boy, while watching his body language convey his initial fears and his later engagement with all that he sees. A rewarding picture book with a vibrant setting. — Carolyn Phelan http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=c12b4946-d561-4a6f-9a20-c17814414790%40sessionmgr105&vid=5&hid=124

new book "the big snow" http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2306877.The_Big_Snow Summary: The Big Snow, a 1949 Caldecott Medal Winner, is about animals in a forest that are getting ready for winter. As the geese fly south, the other animals realize that winter is not far away. They began to take necessary precautions to prepare for the winter weather. The rabbit, ground hog, and chipmunks began to gather food to prepare for the winter months. The cardinal and the robin continue eating because they do not need to fly south for the winter. The white-footed mouse and the short-tailed meadow mouse prepared for winter by storing plenty of food in their underground tunnels. The day after Christmas the Big Snow had arrived. It snowed and snowed. Once the snow fell, the animals observed the changes that had taken place. http://www.tarleton.edu/Faculty/bkonvicka/LiveWire/Science/Science%20Reviews/br_big_snow.html As the leaves fall from the trees, the wind blows a bit harder, and the days turn shorter and shorter, we know that winter is on its way. The woodland animals begin to prepare for the cold weather in their own ways: the chipmunks get ready for a nice, cozy sleep; the geese fly south toward sunshine and blue skies; raccoons scurry for shelter. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/big-snow

Once a Mouse is a 1961 book by Marcia Brown A hermit witnesses a mouse about to be eaten by a crow and comes to the mouse’s rescue. The mouse is subsequently attacked by a more fearsome predator and the hermit changes the mouse into an animal more fearsome than the predator attacking him. Eventually the hermit turns the mouse into a regal tiger that becomes vain and ungrateful. In response, the hermit changes the tiger back into a mouse and lets him go in the jungle to fend for itself.

Literary elements at work in the story: (genre, setting, characterization, plot, theme, point of view, style) This is a fable told through narration,  The illustrations look like they might have been carved in wood and stamped. The setting is the jungle. The illustrations really convey emotion and appear life-like. http://storypath.upsem.edu/once-a-mouse/ An old hermit adopted a mouse as a pet. Feeling sorry for the small creature, the hermit magically changed it into a cat, then a dog, and finally a large tiger. The animal became ungrateful and forgot who he once was. He lorded over the other animals and made threats to kill the old hermit. The hermit then decided the mouse should again become a mouse. http://earlychildhoodliteraturereview.blogspot.com/2008/04/once-mouse.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCeiBYyNgSs Hondo and fabian Hondo the dog has a fun day at the beach while Fabian the cat stays home. " Wake up, Hondo. Time to go!" Hondo will have an adventure. Fabian will stay home. A dog named Hondo and his friend Fred are going to the beach for a day of excitement. Fabian the cat is left behind at home to play with the baby. Who will cause more trouble? And who will have more fun?

""reaseach book""

timothy turtle
by Al Graham and illustrated by Tony Palazzo

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2318007.Timothy_Turtle#other_reviews
 * The story is about Timothy Turtle, who runs a ferry service with his friend Drake. Wanting to feel more adventurous and important, he decides to climb Took-A-Look hill, no small feat for a slow turtle. On the way up, a boulder comes crashing out of nowhere on him and he flips over. With much determination, he flips back over and decides to go home. He gets a hero’s welcome when he arrives there, as a bee has seen his somersault and told everyone about it.

Timothy TurtleTimothy Turtle, a 1947 Caldecott Honor Book, was written by Al Graham and illustrated by Tony Palazzo. Timothy, the successful owner of a ferry landing, yearns for fame and excitement. When his friends encourage his desire for adventure he sets out to climb a nearby hill – a daunting quest for a turtle. Upon his journey a rock falls on him and causes him to land on his back. After much concern and movement he is able to flip upright and begins to make his way home. When he reaches the bottom of the hill, he is greeted by his friends who are cheering for him. He realizes that he really is content with his peaceful life on the river.
 * Timothy Turtle – 1947 Caldecott Honor Book

Caldecott Criteria: 1. “Excellence of execution in the artistic technique employed.” – The ink line drawings with chalk background of blue and peach on alternating pages are amazingly detailed. The lines on the turtle’s back, the duck’s feathers, and the pine tree were particularly interesting to look at. 2. “Excellence of pictorial interpretation of story, theme, or concept.” – The story is easy to follow through the pictures. 3. “Appropriateness of style of illustration to the story, theme or concept.”- These illustrations are exactly as I would imagine a turtle might see in the world around him from his perspective. 4. “Delineation of plot, theme, characters, setting, mood or information through the pictures.” – All of the characters, setting, and plot were easy to understand through the illustrations. 5. “Excellence of presentation in recognition of a child audience.” – My children liked the pictures in this book as well as the overall story, but some of the old-fashioned language was difficult for all of us to follow. https://littlebooksontheprairie.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/timothy-turtle-1947-caldecott-honor-book/ *

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/al-with-pictures-by-tony-palazzo-graham/timothy-turtle/ *
 * Entertaining pictures and lilting rhymes with intricate long word rhymes that add up to fun for the four year old. Timothy Turtle had put enough provender aside to satisfy anyone. His ferry business paid off well. But it wasn't enough. He wanted fame. A trip up the mountain promised adventure and Timothy departed from his snug home for distant horizons. The trip proved hazardous and Timothy turned back, but he managed to acquire fame and the story is told in deftly handled verse that children will like.