By Patricia MacLachlan, Illustrated by Micha Archer ( Margaret K. McElderry Books – 2022 )
It is the very last evening before the new year. Two horses, Tim and Tom, pull their sleigh. They love the snow. They spread light and love and laughter. They bring the town together, young and old. It’s time to celebrate the new year ahead.
By Lori Evert, Photographs by Per Breiehagen ( Random House – 2013 )
This is the story of Anja, both brave and kind, who sets out on an adventure to make her dream of helping Santa Claus come true. Who will help her? All the animals she meets, from a bright cardinal to a strong horse to a gentle polar bear. And the story will have readers of all ages believing. >>> Wife and husband team Lori Evert and Per Breiehagen have created a classic Nordic story illustrated with breathtaking photos and starring their daughter, Anja.
この写真による絵本は、サンタクロースを手伝う夢をかなえる為に、冒険の旅に出かけた勇気と優しさの両方を持ち合わせた少女Anjaの物語。彼女を助けたのは?旅の途中で出会った鮮やかな赤色の鳥や力強い馬や親切な北極熊など、次々と出会った動物達であった。そしてこの物語は総ての年齢の読者に信じることを促してくれる。>>>夫婦でもあるLori Evert と Per Breiehagenのコンビが、美しい写真のイメージと彼等の娘Anjaを主人公にして、北欧の伝説の一つを再現した。
Song lyrics by José Feliciano, Illustrated by David Diaz ( Cartwheel Books – 2003 )
As presenting the lyrics of José Feliciano’s song “Feliz Navidad” and illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner David Diaz, this unique flip book features two different:José Feliciano came from Puerto Rico to New York, yet traditional, Christmas celebrations!>>>”Feliz Navidad” was born blind in Perto Rico and at age five moved to New York. He wrote “Feliz Navidad” one cold North American Christmas season, when at age twenty four, he was homesick for his native Puerto Rico.
José Feliciano(ホセ・フェリシアーノ)の有名なクリスマスソング”Feliz Navidad” (フェリス・ナビダッド:スペイン語のメリークリスマス)に、Caldecott Medal 受賞者のDavid Diazがイラストを描いたこの絵本は、二つの異なる文化を融合させながら伝統的なクリスマスを祝っている。>>>José Felicianoは生まれながらの全盲で、5歳の時にプエルトリコからニューヨークに移民した。彼が24歳の時、1969年の寒い北アメリカのクリスマスシーズンに故郷のプエルトリコを恋しがりながら “Feliz Navidad” を作詞作曲した。
When two boys draw their own lines and realize they can connect them- magic happens! But then misstep causes their lines to get crossed. Push! Pull! Tug! Yank! Soon their line unravels into a tug-of-war. With a growing rift between them, will the boys ever find a way to come together again? Acclaimed author/illustrator Kathryn Otoshi pairs black-and-white illustrations with thoughtful splashes of color to create a powerful, multilayered statement about friendship, boundaries, and healing after conflict. This picture book has no words, but tells a lot.
By Todd Shuster, Maya Soetoro-NG, Illustrated by Tatiana Gardel ( Candlewick Press – 2023 )
For many years, the people of the mountain and the people of the valley have lived together as good, kind neighbors. But when the river that runs through the mountains and into a lake in the valley dries up in a drought, the two communities must share their meager resources. Even when the water returns the next year, fear and anger between them persist. Then comes a terrible flood. As the mountain people look down upon the devastation below, a young girl says, ” We need to help.” And from that lone voice, kindness once again awaken, and a new day dawns. >>> On the last pages, found the message from Maya Soetoro-NG, co-founder of The Peace Studio.
This lyrical and counting number picture book weaves together images of childeren, nature and architecture from around the world, both celebrating our diversity and showing how we are the same in so many ways. A peace anthem with a timely and important message that what we have in common is what is most important-family, laughter, love, nature, and friendship.
By Wafa’ Tarnowska, Illustrated by Vali Mintzi ( Barefoot Books – 2022 )
Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin, Amir, begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Amir starts picking up books he found in the streets, and then his friends join them to collect books from their destroyed city. Nour’s Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city. >>>Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story in Daraya, Syria. In the last pages, found background stories of this book.>>>>Vali Mintzi’s books in SHI collection.
By Lauren Thompson, Illustrated by Christy Hale ( Feiwel and Friends – 2012 )
Hate had happened. Revenge had happened. And that inspired more hate and more calls for revenge. But this time, a young girl decided to try something different….. This is a timeless parable for all ages that shows readers a better way to resolve conflicts and emphasizes the importance of moving forward together. >>> The author inspired by the original Garden of Forgiveness in Beirut, Lebanon.
憎しみが起こった。復習が始まる。そして、それは更なる憎しみと復習を求める声を大きくする。しかし、今回はある少女が異なる方法を選んだ、、、この絵本のいつの時代でも通用する例え話は、年齢に関わらず読者達に紛争の解決の為の良策を示し、共に前進する大切さを強調している。>>>レバノンのベイルートに実際ある「Garden of Forgiveness」(許しの庭園)から、作者がヒントを得た作品。
By Isabel Otter, Illustrated by Harriet Lynas ( Tiger Tales – 2019 )
Love is a language that is understood and shared by people all around the world. Whether we’re reading quietly with a loved one or playing on the beach with friends, all across the globe, the love we feel for one another is the same. >>> In the front cover, there is a rainbow shaped cut, and the cut goes through several pages as a part of it’s illustration describing different life all over the earth.
By Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman, Melissa Stoller, Illustrated by Kate Talbot ( Clear Fork Publishing – 2021 )
When they meet on the first day of school, three girls realize they are different from each other – Molly is Christian, Savera is Muslim, and Hannah is Jewish. Through a class planning project, the girls’ friendship blossoms, and learn they are more alike than they thought. >>>Three women authors from the same faith traditions as the 3 girls in the story.