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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2016-03-01
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN
- 9781554987542
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Groundwood Books
ISBN-10
1554987547
ISBN-13
9781554987542
eBay Product ID (ePID)
216021000
Product Key Features
Book Title
Malaika's Costume
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Topic
People & Places / Caribbean & Latin America, General, Holidays & Celebrations / General (See Also Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations), Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Luxbacher, Irene, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Book Series
The Malaika Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
10.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2016-591982
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"A wholly earned celebration." -- Kirkus Reviews "A fun choice for libraries seeking books about creativity in general or the Caribbean in particular." -- School Library Journal "Like a rainbow peacock itself, the illustrations in this book burst with a frenzy of colors and textures." -- Booklist Online "The text is told in the colloquial voice of the little girl, and readers will quickly and easily feel a part of her circle. Carnival is an important holiday in many cultures, and it's good to have a picture book to celebrate it." -- Horn Book "This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it's also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful." -- Globe and Mail "Hohn employs a unique style of voice that is both figuratively and literaly lyrical." -- Canadian Children's Book News "Malaika's Costume is a highly recommended story that celebrates the different cultures of the world and the emotional journey of a young child." -- CM Magazine ". . . an engaging, poignant story with exquisite taste and wonderful details." -- Kinderlit, USBBY's Outstanding International Books List Américas Award Honorable Mention School Library Journal Best Picture Books A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year TD Summer Reading Club Recommended Read "A wholly earned celebration." -- Kirkus Reviews "A fun choice for libraries seeking books about creativity in general or the Caribbean in particular." -- School Library Journal "Like a rainbow peacock itself, the illustrations in this book burst with a frenzy of colors and textures." -- Booklist Online "The text is told in the colloquial voice of the little girl, and readers will quickly and easily feel a part of her circle. Carnival is an important holiday in many cultures, and it's good to have a picture book to celebrate it." -- Horn Book "This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it's also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful." -- Globe and Mail "Hohn employs a unique style of voice that is both figuratively and literaly lyrical." -- Canadian Children's Book News "Malaika's Costume is a highly recommended story that celebrates the different cultures of the world and the emotional journey of a young child." -- CM Magazine ". . . an engaging, poignant story with exquisite taste and wonderful details." -- Kinderlit, Praise for author Nadia Hohn, illustrator Irene Luxbacher and Malaika's Costume: Commended TD Grade One Book Giveaway Selection, 2021 USBBY's Outstanding International Books List Américas Award Honorable Mention School Library Journal Best Picture Books A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year TD Summer Reading Club Recommended Read "A wholly earned celebration." -- Kirkus Reviews "A fun choice for libraries seeking books about creativity in general or the Caribbean in particular." -- School Library Journal "Like a rainbow peacock itself, the illustrations in this book burst with a frenzy of colors and textures." -- Booklist Online "The text is told in the colloquial voice of the little girl, and readers will quickly and easily feel a part of her circle. Carnival is an important holiday in many cultures, and it's good to have a picture book to celebrate it." -- Horn Book "This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it's also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful." -- Globe and Mail "Hohn employs a unique style of voice that is both figuratively and literaly lyrical." -- Canadian Children's Book News "Malaika's Costume is a highly recommended story that celebrates the different cultures of the world and the emotional journey of a young child." -- CM Magazine ". . . an engaging, poignant story with exquisite taste and wonderful details." -- Kinderlit, This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it's also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful., "A wholly earned celebration." -- Kirkus Reviews "This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it's also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful." -- Globe and Mail "Malaika's Costume is a highly recommended story that celebrates the different cultures of the world and the emotional journey of a young child." -- CM Magazine ". . . an engaging, poignant story with exquisite taste and wonderful details." -- Kinderlit, USBBY's Outstanding International Books List Américas Award Honorable Mention School Library Journal Best Picture Books A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year "A wholly earned celebration." -- Kirkus Reviews "A fun choice for libraries seeking books about creativity in general or the Caribbean in particular." -- School Library Journal "Like a rainbow peacock itself, the illustrations in this book burst with a frenzy of colors and textures." -- Booklist Online "The text is told in the colloquial voice of the little girl, and readers will quickly and easily feel a part of her circle. Carnival is an important holiday in many cultures, and it's good to have a picture book to celebrate it." -- Horn Book "This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it's also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful." -- Globe and Mail "Hohn employs a unique style of voice that is both figuratively and literaly lyrical." -- Canadian Children's Book News "Malaika's Costume is a highly recommended story that celebrates the different cultures of the world and the emotional journey of a young child." -- CM Magazine ". . . an engaging, poignant story with exquisite taste and wonderful details." -- Kinderlit, "A wholly earned celebration." -- Kirkus Reviews "A fun choice for libraries seeking books about creativity in general or the Caribbean in particular." -- School Library Journal "Like a rainbow peacock itself, the illustrations in this book burst with a frenzy of colors and textures." -- Booklist Online "The text is told in the colloquial voice of the little girl, and readers will quickly and easily feel a part of her circle. Carnival is an important holiday in many cultures, and it's good to have a picture book to celebrate it." -- Horn Book "This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it's also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful." -- Globe and Mail "Malaika's Costume is a highly recommended story that celebrates the different cultures of the world and the emotional journey of a young child." -- CM Magazine ". . . an engaging, poignant story with exquisite taste and wonderful details." -- Kinderlit, USBBY's Outstanding International Books List Amricas Award Honorable Mention School Library Journal Best Picture Books A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year "A wholly earned celebration." -- Kirkus Reviews "A fun choice for libraries seeking books about creativity in general or the Caribbean in particular." -- School Library Journal "Like a rainbow peacock itself, the illustrations in this book burst with a frenzy of colors and textures." -- Booklist Online "The text is told in the colloquial voice of the little girl, and readers will quickly and easily feel a part of her circle. Carnival is an important holiday in many cultures, and it's good to have a picture book to celebrate it." -- Horn Book "This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it's also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful." -- Globe and Mail "Hohn employs a unique style of voice that is both figuratively and literaly lyrical." -- Canadian Children's Book News "Malaika's Costume is a highly recommended story that celebrates the different cultures of the world and the emotional journey of a young child." -- CM Magazine ". . . an engaging, poignant story with exquisite taste and wonderful details." -- Kinderlit
Grade From
Preschool
Series Volume Number
1
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Grade To
First Grade
Synopsis
It's Carnival time. The first Carnival since Malaika's mother moved away to find a good job and provide for Malaika and her grandmother. Her mother promised she would send money for a costume, but when the money doesn't arrive, will Malaika still be able to dance in the parade? Disappointed and upset at her grandmother's hand-me-down costume, Malaika leaves the house, running into Ms. Chin, the tailor, who offers Malaika a bag of scrap fabric. With her grandmother's help, Malaika creates a patchwork rainbow peacock costume, and dances proudly in the parade. A heartwarming story about family, community and the celebration of Carnival, Nadia Hohn's warm and colloquial language and Irene Luxbacher's vibrant collage-style illustrations make this a strikingly original picture book., Malaika's mother can't buy her a carnival costume -- will she still be able to dance in the parade? It's carnival time -- the first carnival since Malaika's mother moved to Canada to find a good job and provide for Malaika and her grandmother. Her mother promised she would send money for a costume, and Malaika marks off the days on her calendar as she waits for Mummy's letter to arrive. But when the letter finally comes, Malaika learns that there is no money for her costume. Disappointed and upset at the thought of wearing her grandmother's hand-me-down costume, Malaika leaves the house, running into Ms. Chin, the tailor, who offers Malaika a bag of scrap fabric. With her grandmother's help, Malaika creates a patchwork rainbow peacock costume, and dances proudly in the parade. This heartwarming story about family, community and the celebration of carnival is written in a blend of standard English and Caribbean patois. Nadia L. Hohn's warm prose and Irene Luxbacher's vibrant collage-style illustrations make this a strikingly original picture book. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6 With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text., Malaika's mother can't buy her a carnival costume -- will she still be able to dance in the parade? It's Carnival time. The first Carnival since Malaika's mother moved to Canada to find a good job and provide for Malaika and her grandmother. Her mother promised she would send money for a costume, but when the money doesn't arrive, will Malaika still be able to dance in the parade? Disappointed and upset at her grandmother's hand-me-down costume, Malaika leaves the house, running into Ms. Chin, the tailor, who offers Malaika a bag of scrap fabric. With her grandmother's help, Malaika creates a patchwork rainbow peacock costume, and dances proudly in the parade. A heartwarming story about family, community and the celebration of Carnival, Nadia Hohn's warm and colloquial language and Irene Luxbacher's vibrant collage-style illustrations make this a strikingly original picture book. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6 With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.1.H6455Mal 2016
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- a***a (346)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis hardback book is of the highest quality, has a fine appearance , arrived in perfect condition, and is an excellent value. On what I was not asked about this time, communicating with the seller would have required using email outside of the eBay system, because they do not accept eBay messages, the book was well packed in a purpose-designed cardboard box, the shipping was faster than I expected for the bound media rate, and the book was exactly as described and pictured.Tameshigiri - The History and Development of Japanese Sword Testing by Sesko (#282906424466)