By Anne Sibley O’Brien (Charlesbridge－2015） At their new school, everything is different…..Back in Guatemala, Maria knew the language. Back in Korea, Jin could read and write. Back in Somalia, Fatimah felt like she fit in. Now, in the United Sates, there are new words and new ways. But with a little support – and a lot of courage – Maria, Jin, and Fatimah begin to find their way.
新しい学校では総てが違っていた、、、。グアテマラにいた時は、Mariaは言葉が解っていた。韓国にいた時は、Jinは読み書きが出来た。ソマリアにいた時は、Fatimahは自分の居場所があった。しかし今、アメリカ合衆国に来たら、新しい言葉や新しいやり方を覚えなくてはならない。でも、ちょっとした励ましと、たくさんの勇気をもって、Maria と Jin と Fatimah は、新しい生活に挑み始めた。
By Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon, Illustrated by Kayla Harren （Sleeping Bear Press – 2021) Talking about all kinds of friend and how to become a friend as presenting different adjective for FRIEND on page to page. Kid-friendly text and beautiful picture will help readers to understand the importance of being friend and to celebrate friendship. >>> Other books by Frank Murphy and Kayla Harren in SHI Collection : A Girl like You, A Boy like You.
ページからページに異なる形容詞を[友達]につけて、様々な友達について語り、どのように友達になるかを教えてくれる。子どもに解かり易い言葉や表現のテキストと美しいイラストが、友を得る大切さを理解させてくれ、友情への祝福を心から示しているのが伝わる。＞＞＞SHIコレクションにあるFrank Murphy と Kayla Harren による他の作品：A Girl like You, A Boy like You。
By HARI & DEEPTI （Alfred A. Knopf － 2019） Mio and Nao are very different siblings. Mio believes in the tales of the Silver Fox and Fire Wolf and the connection their guardian spirits have to their village. Nao longs for adventure and to discover life outside the valley. When the river they relay on for so much begins to dry up, Mio and Nao each have their reasons to find the source of the drought. With a small band of villagers, they trek through grim landscapes under dark skies and encounter dangerous tests of loyalty to their home and their mission. >>> HARI & DEEPTI are a husband-wife artist duo from India. Known internationally for their specific papercut and backlit style. The explanation about their artworks of this book.
By Kathryn Erskine, Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger (Philomel- 2021)
Friends can help us understand the world and ourselves, opening our eyes to unique cultures and ideas. In a story that travels the globe, it’s easy to see how the world is a community made up of people who are more similar than we are different. With stunning, lush art to accompany the lyrical text, this book celebrates how honoring everyone’s talent creates a world that’s richer for all of us.
By Alice B. McGinty, Illustrated by Diane Goode (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers – 2021)
On the morning he is to start school, a nervous little boy is reassured by his father’s advice to handle problems step by step. How to make a new friend, how to learn to read and write ,,, Life is full of adventures, and the boy learns to do it all, just take it step by step.
By Rina Singh, Illustrated by Marianne Ferrer (Kids Can Press Ltd. -2020)
Based on a true story in the village of India. As a boy, Sundar witnesses the struggle of those around him-How irresponsible mining ravages the countryside. How ancient customs and beliefs caused gender inequality and discrimination. How the birth of a boy is celebrated with music and food-while the birth of a girl is met with silence. He dreams of a better life for all-both boys and girls. Years pass, Sundar grows up, marries and becomes a father. When he is elected the village head, he proposed a plan that will both heal the land and honor girls. But the villagers reject his ideas. Still, Sundar is determined. He knows what he has to do, after his older daughter dies. >>> Why 111 trees? With a stick, Sundar made three lines on the ground for the three things that came to his mind: Daughter, Water, Trees. The detail info. is at the end.
By Brian Floca ( Atheneum Books for Young Readers – 2021 )
This is a story of when the city shut down/almost shut down. Even when most people stayed in there were still some people outside: keeping our mail delivered, keeping our internet working, keeping our grocery store stocked, and keeping us safe. This book captured the people who kept the city going during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what that meant to those of us who stayed home.
By Susan Verde, Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds (Abrams Books for Young Readers – 2019)
Love means showing kindness, living with gratitude, and taking care of our minds and bodies. Letting our hearts lead the way can help move us closer to a better world. When a storm is brewing inside us and the skies grow dark, the transformative power of love lets the light back in.>>>Susan Verde‘s other books, and Peter H. Reynolds‘s other books in SHI Collection.
愛とは親切心であり、感謝と共に生きる事であり、精神と身体をいたわることである。私たちの気持ちを、より良い世界へ近ずける方法へ導こう。嵐が私たちの心を襲い、空が暗くなった時に、愛の変化を起こさせる力は明かりを灯してくれる。＞＞＞SHIコレクションにある Susan Verde の作品と Peter H. Reynold の作品。
By Elizabeth Verdick, Illustrated by Marieka Heinlen (Free Spirit Publishing – 2015)
As every grown-up knows, yelling comes naturally to children. This friendly, encouraging book introduces and reinforces where and when to use an “indoor voice” or an “outdoor voice”. Simple words and vivid illustrations show the places and times for an indoor voice, the way people ask us to speak more quietly and situations when yelling might occur. >>> On the last pages, found a special section for adults offers activities and discussion starters, This book is one of “Free Spirits’s award-winning Best Behaviors” series. ”Words are not for Hurting” is also in the series.
大人が良く知っているように、子ども達はつい大声を張り上げてしまう。この絵本は”屋内の声”と”屋外の声”をいつどこで使うのかを解説し、教えてくれる。子ども達に解かり易い言葉と、明るいイラストが”屋内の声”を使う具体例を示し、大声が起こりそうな時や静かに話してほしい時の振舞い方を紹介している。＞＞＞巻末には大人向けに、この絵本のテーマに関する練習や話し合いを進めるための指導書がついている。この絵本はF.S.出版社が受賞した”最良の行動を促すシリーズ本”の一冊。他の作品にWords are not for Hurtingもある。
By Pirkko Vainio, English Translated by J. Alison James (North-South Books – 1997)
Lucas and his cat finally left their apartment to build themselves a home. Lucas had been saving his money to build his dream house. He got a small island, but it allowed him to build up one room on top of another. One night a storm came, and his high tower house bent like a reed. Next morning, Lucas found his house was changed to a wonderful bridge which were welcoming children to make him and his cat more happy.>>> The original book was published in Switzerland.
