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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
Beautiful book with a very important message. Illustrations are inclusive and show many different kinds of people working together. The words used are words of resistance and protests, all defined in kid-friendly ways at the end of the book. Words like "Assemble, Boycott, Chant, Demonstrate." I didn't notice on the first reading, but the words/actions are in alphabetical order as well, which adds another level to the book. There is so much in the illustrations to look at and talk about, and so many conversations and deeper levels to discuss, depending on your audience.
I love this book, and I need it in my own library. Books like this do so much for my faith in humanity and the world.
I love this book, and I need it in my own library. Books like this do so much for my faith in humanity and the world.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
This book is included on PEN America's Index of Banned and Challenged Books and was provided by a friend for placement in Little Free Libraries.
This is less of a cohesive story than a tool for opening conversations about the concept of peaceful protests and activism in a way that children can understand it. I appreciated the brief history of peaceful protests that was included at the end of the book, as well as the glossary of terms that could help parents and other adults explain the ideas in the book to young readers. I look forward to passing this along for children in my community to enjoy.
This is less of a cohesive story than a tool for opening conversations about the concept of peaceful protests and activism in a way that children can understand it. I appreciated the brief history of peaceful protests that was included at the end of the book, as well as the glossary of terms that could help parents and other adults explain the ideas in the book to young readers. I look forward to passing this along for children in my community to enjoy.
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Simple, almost poetic read-aloud alphabet book about nonviolent protest. Highly recommended for kids ages 4-7 who are interested in activism.
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Great collage artwork and an excellent premise but it is unfortunately paired with heavy-handed, monotonous, verb-driven writing.
For the classroom, this would be a hard one to read aloud to any children younger than 2nd grade. Because of the wealth of information discussed, it's best to pair this with a unit that is already discussing social justice and activism or with children that already have background knowledge about activism. I honestly wish the author didn't feel confined to an ABC book because the length is daunting and the message becomes overwhelmingly saturated with information.
I gave it an extra star for all the conservative blowhards out there.
Great collage artwork and an excellent premise but it is unfortunately paired with heavy-handed, monotonous, verb-driven writing.
For the classroom, this would be a hard one to read aloud to any children younger than 2nd grade. Because of the wealth of information discussed, it's best to pair this with a unit that is already discussing social justice and activism or with children that already have background knowledge about activism. I honestly wish the author didn't feel confined to an ABC book because the length is daunting and the message becomes overwhelmingly saturated with information.
I gave it an extra star for all the conservative blowhards out there.
I think this book is fantastic! [a:Rob Sanders|3083639|Rob Sanders|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights does such a marvelous job of instructing children on two important levels. On one level, it is an alphabet book. Sanders has listed methods for peaceful demonstration for each letter of the alphabet (an exception is the letter X, but he's found a clever way to include it). All of the words or phrases listed are so thoughtful, and many are truly moving. The other level on which the book teaches is the obvious one whereby children are given an understanding of what it means to protest, and how to do it civilly yet passionately. Mom and Dad might just be protestors or have causes that they support. What are they doing? Why are they doing it? Accompanied by [a:Jared Andrew Schorr|17709616|Jared Andrew Schorr|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s wonderful collages, the book is remarkably effective at helping children make sense of grownups' personal politics and encourages them to discover their own.
I love this book! It's illustrations are impeccable. I used this book with my 7th grade students after reading several texts about resistance. This book helped us discuss the range of actions one can take to make a stand for what you believe in. A must-have book for educators and parents.
“Every voice matters, no matter how small. It’s time to make a difference.”
While in my local library, perusing the shelves, especially the children’s section, I noticed this book. I thought it looked interesting, and appeared timely considering how many books have been banned lately in public schools and libraries. So, I thought I would check it out.
“We must pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
So many important messages for young children to learn at such a young age. But when is the right time to have these discussions? Is there ever a right time?
And, then I started to read the pages.
And, I saw the kids within the pages that were talking about assembling, and boycotting, and demonstrating, and learning about filing a lawsuit.
And, once again I wondered.
What messages are we instilling in the children? Are they the right age to be reading this message?
I agree that rights are important. We want to fight for what we believe in. And, showing the steps for how to manage a campaign in how do this is key.
And, asking questions and reading and understanding and being educated about our history is relevant and important.
But do young children need to know about striking?
The author provides in the back good information about peaceful protests and a glossary of terms.
Still, I am not sure this book is really child age appropriate. It states that that this book’s reading age level is 5-8 years and grade level pre-school – 3rd grade. But I see this as probably best read by a tween or teen who is ready to understand the responsibility of their voice and what it means when they take action using it.
If it is being read by anyone younger, they certainly will need a parent or teacher who can provide them with much direction and support.
To me, this is truly a very mature book with a very mature learning lesson that may be hard for any child 5-8 years old to understand. The visual illustrations almost feel like they shout loudly with their words and messages that could seem intimidating instead of inspiring to a young child. And, considering the intention of this book by the author, I don’t think that would be a good result.
3.5 stars rounded down because of age appropriateness confusion.
While in my local library, perusing the shelves, especially the children’s section, I noticed this book. I thought it looked interesting, and appeared timely considering how many books have been banned lately in public schools and libraries. So, I thought I would check it out.
“We must pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
So many important messages for young children to learn at such a young age. But when is the right time to have these discussions? Is there ever a right time?
And, then I started to read the pages.
And, I saw the kids within the pages that were talking about assembling, and boycotting, and demonstrating, and learning about filing a lawsuit.
And, once again I wondered.
What messages are we instilling in the children? Are they the right age to be reading this message?
I agree that rights are important. We want to fight for what we believe in. And, showing the steps for how to manage a campaign in how do this is key.
And, asking questions and reading and understanding and being educated about our history is relevant and important.
But do young children need to know about striking?
The author provides in the back good information about peaceful protests and a glossary of terms.
Still, I am not sure this book is really child age appropriate. It states that that this book’s reading age level is 5-8 years and grade level pre-school – 3rd grade. But I see this as probably best read by a tween or teen who is ready to understand the responsibility of their voice and what it means when they take action using it.
If it is being read by anyone younger, they certainly will need a parent or teacher who can provide them with much direction and support.
To me, this is truly a very mature book with a very mature learning lesson that may be hard for any child 5-8 years old to understand. The visual illustrations almost feel like they shout loudly with their words and messages that could seem intimidating instead of inspiring to a young child. And, considering the intention of this book by the author, I don’t think that would be a good result.
3.5 stars rounded down because of age appropriateness confusion.
