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Magnificent Achievement

8/29/2018

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Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon 
by Suzanne Slade ill Thomas Gonzales

"...it will not be one man going to the moon...it will be an entire nation. For all of us must work to put him there."
President John F. Kennedy, May 25, 1961
Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon chronicles events leading up to and concluding with the first lunar landing on July 20, 1969. The narrative begins with the challenge uttered by President John F. Kennedy in May 1961.
​I believe that this nation should commit itself
to achieving the goal, before this decade it out,
of landing a man on the moon
and returning him safely to the earth
Suzanne Slade, a mechanical engineer who worked on several space projects including the development of Saturn V rocket, is well qualified to write this superlative work of nonfiction. Her lyrical text vivify the marvel of space exploration. The free verse is accompanied by direct quotations, systematically describing each of the eleven Apollo missions.
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Then he spots something surprising
almost surreal.
A brilliant blue ball, 
wrapped in wispy white cotton,
rising above the stark horizon.
​Earthrise on Christmas Eve, 1968.
Throughout the narrative, Slade adroitly ratchets up the tension. Readers experience the triumphal achievements, small moments of wonder, near misses, and heartbreakingly tragic disasters encountered my NASA teams during the eight-year-long venture.
The computer flashes a warning.
"It's a 1202," Armstrong informs Mission Control.
He's never seen this alarm in a simulator.
Not once.
"What is it?" he asks Aldrin.
He gets no response.
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Fear slithers in.
Will they crash?
Will they have to abort?
Will they be able to return home?

Seconds feel like hours,
Thomas Gonzalez carefully detailed, realistic paintings capture the wonder of space exploration. His style allows the readers to place themselves directly into the experience. In addition to sweeping majestic vistas, he includes personal touches. One of my favorite images features silhouettes of family members, eyes riveted to the television screen, watching the progress of Apollo 11. Included in the family portrait is a faithful family dog, joining in witnessing this extraordinary event.
​Gonzalez' paintings are enhanced with infographic spreads located between chapters. They include NASA photos of the flight and brief astronaut bios, complete with official head shots.  A nice touch is an image of the commemorative patch designed for the flight.
Book design is stellar. Generous trim size (10.3" x 11") while accessible and easy to handle, gives added emphasis to the grandeur of this achievement. The book's text, with clear clean font is thoughtful placed, awarding the narrative added significance. For contrast, pages describing the Apollo 8 expedition as it moves to the far side of the moon are black with striking white text. ​
Brilliant page design allows the images to bleed beautifully and naturally across the gutters, creating a seamless fusion of image and text.
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Back matter nicely rounds out the volume with additional textual information titled “More About Team Apollo” and “Bringing Apollo 11 Home.” Notes from both author and illustrator, Selected Bibliography, Sources for Quotations, and Photo credits are included.
This handsome volume heralds the significance of this seminal event in the history of the United States and space exploration. A worthy commemorative of the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing and a valuable addition to public, school, classroom, and home libraries, Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon, will inspire future generations of explorers.

400,000 men and women-
never gave up.
Together,
They made the dream
come true
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: September 1, 2018 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers  ISBN: 978-0399246531
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My Dog

8/21/2018

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For those who have a loyal loving canine companion. For those who remember a dog who brought joy and contentment during a difficult time. For those who long for a dog but are unable to have a special pet of one’s own. For the vast community of dog lovers.
Two books to remind you of just why you love your dog.

Good Dog by Cori Doerrfeld

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Who can resist this little charmer? Meet a spotted puppy, wandering alone through the streets. A young girl, securely strapped in the passenger seat of her mother's bicycle, waves to the dog. It is a mutual attraction. The determined little pup follows the youngster and her teddy bear, as the bicycle weaves its way around the city.
In the course of her travels, her beloved teddy bear gets left behind. It's up to the dog to rescue the soft-sided little plaything and return it to its rightful owner. Sweet story, right? But here's the interesting twist. The entire tale is told with only two words per page. The text consists of the word dog, preceded by an adjective. Initial pages set the scene. "Stray dog.” “Lost dog." "Lonely dog." Progressively, the dog becomes "Hopeful dog.” and "Smart dog." Eventually the canine earns the title "Rescue dog. “and the ultimate appellation "Good dog."
Cori Doerrfeld's full-page illustrations enhance the story, offering heart-warming visual insights. For example: I love the "Thoughtful dog." who constructions a shelter from a discarded pizza box to protect the tiny stuffed bear.
The brilliance of this book is in the clever use of adjectives to describe the dog while simultaneously advancing the storyline. Winsome illustrations bring warmth and tenderness to every page. Good Dog is brimming with puppy love.
​Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: August 7, 2018 Publisher: HarperCollins  ISBN: 978-0062662866

My Dog Laughs by Rachel Isadora

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It begins with Rachel Isadora’s endpapers which showcase a variety of canine breeds. It's fun to linger here, identifying the various types of dogs.
A page turn leads to the title image of one cute girl and her adorable dog. Their postures and facial expressions are warm and welcoming. This duo is the perfect introduction to the joy of pet ownership.
The book is divided into six sections: I Meet My Dog, Getting to Know My Dog, I Train My Dog, Going Out With My Dog, My Dog Plays, and I Love My Dog. Within each section, readers meet a variety of dogs and their owners. While the children, canines, personalities, and circumstances vary, the bond between animal and child shines through in every image. Isadora gives each dog a distinct personality.  The facial expressions of both pet and owners are priceless. 
My Dog Laughs captures the close and personal relationship between dog and owner. At the same time, Isadora conveys the universal experience of sharing one's life with a dog. Dog lovers know this. That's the heart of this book.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: August 21, 2018 Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books  ISBN: 978-0399173851​

Opportunities for Dog Lovers

Consider opportunities to assist animal shelters by organizing a pet supplies drive. Contact local organizations including food banks and animal shelters such as Humane Society centers for basic donation information. Teens pictured here collected used clean blankets and towels. They donated them to a local shelter.
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In addition to sponsoring drives for pet food, toys, and blankets, consider creating a photo gallery with favorite dog photos and videos. The gallery may be displayed in the library with desktop computer screensavers or the photos can be showcased online. Invite students to "like" or vote for their favorite dog photos.

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Did you know? The Smithsonian has a Dog Photo Contest.
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Here Be Monsters

8/20/2018

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Monster School by Kate Coombs ill Lee Gatlin

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Coombs has applied her considerable talent for creating clever rhymes to the subject of monsters. In this collection, the monsters are students. Common school occurrences are given a slightly macabre twist: a science fair project created by Frankenstein’s grandson, baseball played in the graveyard, a student who constantly misplaces school supplies in addition to losing his body parts. ​These clever and entertaining riffs are monstrously fun.
Verses include a variety of poetic forms and rhyme schemes. Most patterns are predictable, making it easy for students to sense the rhythm and rhyme within each stanza. 
Gatlin captures the zany shenanigans happening at Monster School with full page illustrations. Muted autumn shades of grays, browns, and greens make the ghostly white faces and eyeballs pop out of each page

School is in Session

These poems are too delightful to keep to oneself. They beg to be shared. How about creating some puppets based on the monsters depicted throughout the pages? Gather up a handful of craft supplies, a copy of the book, and a fertile imagination. Viola! You have the beginnings of one monstrously good puppet show. There are endless possibilities for puppets: finger, sock, glove, stick, paper sack, or create something more inventive. The choice depends on what is on hand and the skill level of the puppet makers.
A few of the craft supplies that I assembled: foam squares, felt, yarn, pom poms, chenille stems, goggly eyes, yarn, and even some corn husks. Add some wooden skewer sticks and hot glue gun.  Operation Frankenstein-esque Creature Lab was underway.
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This would make an engaging activity for middle grade students. After reading Monster School, students could select verses to share with younger students. Construct puppets to match the characters in the poem. Then design a creepy-looking school backdrop and prepare for a spook-tacular performance. Tweens sharing poetry with younger students doubles the book’s potential audience.
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I looked for clues in the text to help create my puppets. The head of snakes featured in "Hair Care" was made with chenille stems, shaped by twisting them around a pencil. I used tiny green buttons for the snakes' heads. The purple hair mentioned in "Monster Mash" is a scrap of tulle, tied off at intervals. The hair for "Song of the Freckles" does not follow the image in the book because.... we had some fresh corn and the husks and silk were too funky to throw away. I twisted the damp husk slivers around a pencil and let them dry. They made the perfect curls for a monster girl. 
Went a bit overboard on the freckles. The text specifically mentions twelve freckles on the face. I think the marker took possession of my hand and I couldn't stop. Googly eyes provide the finishing touch to the faces. Wooden skewer sticks were glued to the back of each figure. For safety, cut or sand off the pointed end of the stick before using. These puppets are fun to make and easy to manipulate
​Consider these suggestions: “Steve the Loser" would be a terrific showstopper, with body parts falling off. Maybe secure the appendages with tiny Velcro dots for easy removal. “Fernanda Kabul” poem would be another fun puppet performance. As Fernanda casts her spells, substitute the student character puppet for a puppet resembling the hexed character. 
So many possibilities. So much fun!
Copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: August 28, 2018  Publisher: Chronicle Books  ISBN: 978-1452129389
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Of Pockets and Pocket Books

8/16/2018

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Pocket Bios by ​Al Berenger

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"You would need a big pocket to hold one of these." commented an adult when first encountering one of these micro-biographies. Measuring 5 3/4" tall by 7 1/4 " long, these little gems fit nicely into a small space and are perfect for small hands. Think ultra-thin board book.
For such a small package, Berenger manages to pack in a sizable amount of information. Arranged chronologically, each page highlights in simple text a significant life event. Dates are boldly centered on the page's  bottom. A facing page illustrates the event in full color. Illustrations feature cartoon-style figures with proportionately large heads.
Arresting bold color covers with a single cartoon image catch the eye. The unique size, shape, and color of the series presents an interesting shelving consideration. For the purposes of my users, I will shelve these tiny volumes as a series.
Clean, bold font with text centered on each page is easy to read. Infographics are clear and well organized. Ample white space and a facing page of engaging illustration make these pocket bios a user-friendly introduction to important individuals throughout history. 
Pocket Bios are a clever combination of board book, picture book, and nonfiction.  These mini-sized books can serve as an introduction to well-known individuals.  Format is also a clear template for organizing biographical information.  Colorful pages with limited text offer delightful nonfiction pleasure reading. This series can be enjoyed by a wide range of young readers.
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Titles published July 2018 include: Muhammad Ali, Neil Armstrong, Blackbeard, CoCo Chanel, Charlie Chaplin, Cleopatra, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, Isaac Newton, Rosa Parks. Additional biographies in this series are also available.
All titles in the series follow a similar format: Life story details presented with a color illustration for each event, a two-page spread timeline, a simple map with a key to important life events, an introduction to individuals who are relevant to the life and work of the biographical subject, and a selection of interesting trivia items.
Review copies provided by publisher.
Pub date: July 17, 2018  Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
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Red Head & White Horse

8/14/2018

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Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a a Horse
by Marcy Campbell  ill Corinna Luyken

I have one simple request: Dial Books should include a box of tissues with every copy of this book. Seriously. Not one copy of Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse should leave the warehouse without providing plenty of tissues for the reader.
Meet Chloe, the no-nonsense girl who knows what she knows, sees what she sees.  When the strange boy in her class tells her he has a horse, she is doubtful.  All facts seem to disprove his declaration. She uses logic and evidence to figure out that this cannot be true.  

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​​Conclusion: Adrian is lying!  She is sure of this. She tells her classmates, confides in her mother, even confronts Adrian with the evidence: Adrian does not, in fact, own a horse.
When she persists in arguing the point, mother decides that it is time to take a walk.  She walks with her daughter to the neighborhood where Adrian lives.  With fresh eyes and new insight our little protagonist comes to a stunning conclusion. What Adrian possesses is an incredible imagination.
As a child I was fascinated with Eleanor Estes The Hundred Dresses. I remember sitting spellbound, listening to my teacher read this story of the immigrant girl with only one dress who is mercilessly bullied by her classmates. The feeling I had on hearing that story has never left my heart.  Similarly, Marcy Campbell's picture book has the potential to touch the hearts of children in a profound way.  
Corinna Luyken brings her signature style to the pages. Figures are lean and rendered with sparse deliberate lines.  Facial expressions are exquisitely captured with a minimum of marks. Careful attention to structure and shapes express motion in a gentle flowing manner.
Use of color plays an important part. The color pallet is mainly muted lavenders and various shades of green.  The one striking color is the brilliant red of Adrian's hair and striped shirt. This particular shade of red echoes in the contents of his messy desk and in his own backyard. Adrian owns that red. It is all his. His alone.
Adrian Simcox is a classic story of understanding  the unique qualities found in others.

Companion Books

Picture books on being different. Finding acceptance. Practicing kindness.
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Pub date: August 14, 2018  Publisher: Dial Books  ISBN: 978-0735230378
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Words from My Heart

8/13/2018

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Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome

"So the poetry you read is a way of putting all the things you feel inside on the outside."
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It is 1946. Young Langston's life has been turned upside down.  Gone are quite slow-paced days. Gone are family and friends. His warm rural Alabama hometown has been replaced with Chicago.
I pick up my life
And take it with me
And put it down in
Chicago, Detroit
Buffalo, Scranton.
After his mother dies, Langston's father decides to move north, seeking a better life for his son. Moving into a shabby apartment with wallpaper created from newspaper is a huge adjustment.
This Alabama transplant wears overalls and speaks with a distinctive drawl. Instantly he is derisively called "country boy" by the class bully. Others join in taunting the new boy in school.
He wonders, can he ever feel at home in this strange place? 
Langston discovers a few things which help to make his life bearable. One is Miss Fulton, a neighbor in the apartment building and an English teacher at a local high school. She not only bakes delicious pie and cornbread but understands and encourages his love of reading. 
"A library for colored folks? It's a library for Chicago residents."
A chance encounter with the branch of the public library is a new experience for him. Before moving to Chicago, he had little knowledge of a library. Upon entering for the building for first time, he is astounded to discover that he is welcomed and is encouraged to borrow books from its vast collection.
This young boy's world expands even further as he is introduced to poetry. He discovers a family secret: his mother loved the works of Hughes and included some of the author's lines in love letters to her husband. He learns that his mother selected Langston as the name for her son.  She wanted to share her love of poetry with her child. 
Finding Langston is an poignant snapshot of life in 1940’s Chicago for African Americans. Lesa Cline-Ransome paints an stirring portrait of the difficulties encountered by sharecroppers migrating north, seeking to escape a repressive existence and build a hopeful future. She pays tribute to the power of libraries and their potential to inspire, inform, and serve all people.  This slim volume, liberally sprinkled with snippets of Langston Hughes' verses, offers an excellent introduction to the works of a premier American author. Young readers will be inspired to discover for themselves the work of African American poets.

Magic of Words

"...Langston who wrote these words is a poet.
​Seems more like a magician to me, pulling words from my heart I never knew I had."
Want more? Try these three picture books. Discover poetry by Gwendolyn Brooks and Langston Hughes. Learn about Richard Wright's love for libraries.
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Pub date: August 14, 2018  Publisher: Holiday House  ISBN: 978-0823439607
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Promises to Keep

8/9/2018

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Copyboy by Vince Vawter

The promise seemed simple at first. Find the end of the river, the mouth. Spread the ashes.
​But the closer I got, the more complicated everything was getting.
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Those who have read Vince Vawter’s Paperboy, may be surprised with Copyboy The cover states that it is “the sequel to Paperboy, a 2014 Newbery Honor Book.” The cover image of a young boy, with bag slung over his shoulder suggests this is a continuation of this youngster’s story. However, the narrative does not pick up where Paperboy left off. Vic has grown up. He’s doesn't deliver newspapers. He’s a high school graduate, headed for college. He has secured a job at the local newspaper office, owns a car, and possesses a mind of his own.
This is the story of Vic’s personal odyssey, fulfilling his promise to Mr. Spiro, the man who befriended the shy stuttering eleven-year-old. Before beginning a job at the Memphis newspaper and prior to his freshman year, Vic surreptitiously leaves home and travels to New Orleans. He is searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River, where Vic plans to honor Mr. Spiro’s request to have his ashes scattered at the point where the river meets the ocean.
"It’s just something I have to do. For Mr. Spiro...and
​m—aybe for myself.”
Exactly where is the mouth of the Mississippi? The task proves to be more elusive than he initially thought it would be.
Through a contact from his hometown newspaper he meets the Henri Moreau family, who offer to assist him in his search. Vic is attracted to Philomena (Phil) Moreau, Henri's strikingly beautiful, no-nonsense daughter whose life revolves around the family business guiding deep-sea fishing expeditions. The two develop a friendship which at times skirts close to the edges of romance. 
He encounters his share of obstacles during his quest. In addition to determining the location where the ashes should be scattered, Vic is involved in a boating accident and sustains a serious head injury. Phil's former boyfriend attacks the boat with Phil and Vic onboard. A more serious threat is the gathering storm, Hurricane Betsy, headed toward New Orleans.
Vic's original plan for depositing Mr. Spiro's ashes must be abandoned.  While things do not work out as he had envisioned, he leaves New Orleans confident that he has fulfilled the spirit of Mr. Spiro's final request.  
The journey he sent me on to spread his ashes was his gift to me...It wasn’t about him. It was about me.
Breaking away. Finding meaning and purpose in life. Coping with uncertainty. Growing up is both a journey and a struggle. It seems appropriate that this personal coming-of-age saga is set during a turbulent historical event. Vawter captures the essence of rite-of-passage in this new chapter in Vic's life.
Personal Note: Scenes of the Moreau family preparing for Hurricane Betsy brought back memories of hurricanes that I have experienced. Recently, there were tense moments as we boarded up windows, secured exterior property, prepared the house for flooding, and then evacuated in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. In fact, I kept talking to the text through this entire sequence, urging the characters to move more quickly with their evacuation plans. The uncertainty and ominous feeling of preparing for the anticipated destruction are captured in tiny details: constantly checking for updates on the approaching storm, clearing all debris around the home which could possibly become projectiles, planning evacuation routes.

Wisdom from Mr. Spiro

Mr. Spiro was right. We don’t own books. We borrow them and pass them on. What we own is what the books leave inside of us.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: August 1, 2018  Publisher: Capstone Editions  ISBN: 978-1630791056
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UpLifting

8/7/2018

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The Lifters by Dave Eggers read by Dion Graham

His only friend – – it was so odd to think of Catalina this way, given they’d only spoken once--
​had disappeared down golden steps inside a hill.
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Gran, short for Granite, and his family have moved to Carousel, living in his great grandfather's old home. Everything seems lonely and a bit off balance. No one at school speaks to him. It's as if he doesn’t exist. One day he comes upon classmate Catalina entering a hidden door in the ground. Gran is intrigued and follows her. He discovers a series of subterranean tunnels, crisscrossing the earth beneath the town. He watches as Catalina labors underground, propping up the tunnels with all manner of items to keep the town from sinking. The two join forces, working to defeat The Hollows, powerful winds which sense sadness and threaten to tunnel deep underground, blowing away the foundations of Carousel.
This fantastical story is based on the metaphorical premise that young people can help to lift and save their community and also perhaps the world. Enchanting and heartwarming tale.
From the outset, Graham delivers. He is the master of the thoughtful pause. Each paragraph is given proper consideration without rushing on to the next chapter. The narrator creates a fluid narrative that moves the tale forward seamlessly. Individual voices are distinctive and imbue each character with a unique personality. From excitable Maisie, to self-assured and slightly sarcastic Catalina, to The Duke from Cuba, Graham's golden voice brings every individual to life. He handles tongue twisters such as "marauding mass moose" with aplomb. There is plenty of humor is his presentation. As he approaches the final chapters of the book (there are one hundred thirteen chapters) his voice hints at his increasing astonishment at the number of chapters, as he announces each subsequent number.
I enjoyed every sequence, every scene.  Gran, his family, Catalina, and the residents of Carousel with their endearing quirks won my heart. Thank you, Dave Eggers and Dion Graham for this delightful adventure.

Listen Up

I could listen to Dion Graham read literature indefinitely. His range is impressive and his body of work extensive. He delivers a superb performance in all genres and for every age of listener. Listen to a portion of his narration from The Lifters. Give your ears and your imagination a treat with these samples of his narrations. Click on the cover to hear an audiobook snippet.
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Bonus

The credits mention an aspect of the book that I missed: the art. The stunning cover is the work of the remarkable Fan Brothers. I know Aaron Renier from his Unsinkable Walker Bean graphic novel series. I was pleased to see his illustrations liberally scattered throughout the text. After listening to Graham’s brilliant narration, it was interesting to compare the pictures that I painted in my mind with Mr. Renier's interpretation of the story.
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Release date: April 24, 2018 Publisher: Listening Library
Audiobook accessed via Overdrive
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Begin Here

8/1/2018

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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson ill Rafael López

There will be times...
Uncertainty. Anxiety. Fear.
We've all experienced a stomachache, teary eyes or wobbly legs symptom when venturing into the unknown. Jacqueline Woodson's latest picture book assures readers that these are natural and normal feelings. At some point we all are keenly aware that we don't "fit in." Appearing different, speaking an unfamiliar language, having a unique culture and capabilities can cause one to feel alienated from other members of the group.
Woodson doesn't stop with reciting a list of differences. She provides strategies for moving past negative thoughts and emotions. For example, she suggests that when someone feels excluded, the response may be to first relate a personal story. Then listen to the individual stories of others. Understanding commonalities and appreciating differences can help to build friendships.
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Poetic language, reassuring and welcoming, reinforces a message of inclusion and acceptance. The title is expressed in present tense. This isn't something that happened in the past. It is real. It is now.
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Rafael López illustrates with thoughtfully selected motifs.
Initially readers see several versions of a ruler: Angelina peeking around a ruler-measured door, a girl hugging her own lunch on a table marked in exact increments. A boy standing alone against a tree etched with calibrated lines.  Each of these images suggest the fear and uncertainty caused by measuring oneself against others. Later the characters break free of the rigid, self-imposed requirements, causing ruled illustrations to disappear from the pages.
Books are a recurring theme throughout the narrative. Before the story begins, readers are treated to an image of Angelina inside her apartment, reading a book. After going into detail to describe the many ways in which others are different from her, Angelina closes her book and looks longingly outside her window. Then we encounter a boy, apart from all the others, hiding a book behind his back. When he stands alone at the water's edge, the reflection is of the same boy, but now the book is open and he is enjoying this world of stories. It is with books that Angelina and her little sister can explore new worlds. It is because of books that Angelina has stories to share with her new friends. Books are both a refuge and a way to connect with others.
I love the birds, flying throughout the pages. The unique stories of others produce remarkable results: "the world opens itself up a little wider".  Readers can take flight and "go EVERYWHERE."
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The Day You Begin exquisitely captures the experience of stepping into unfamiliar territory. This is an excellent choice for parents and caregivers to share with children as they start a new school year or begin attending a new group activity. Teachers and leaders of classes, extracurricular groups, and enrichment programs will find this book helpful in setting the stage for an inviting and inclusive experience.
...every new friend has something 
a little bit like you - and something else so fabulously not quite like you
​at all

Bonus

For an added insight, carefully examine the end papers.  When initially opening the book and turning the cover to reveal the end papers, one sees a spring meadow with a single flower bud.  An insect and bird watch over the plants, waiting for blossoms. After reading The Day You Begin, the closing end papers present a different view of the same garden.  Now flowers are blooming.  A multiplicity of insects and birds take flight. Rafael López has created a mini story, beautifully bookending Jacqueline Woodson's wondrous text.
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Pub date: August 28, 2018 Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books  ISBN: 978-0399246531
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