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。
By Barbara Diamond Goldin, Illustrated by Steliyana Doneva ( Apple & Honey Press – 2020 )
Raya can’t be in the Purim play this year–Purim will be no fun at all! But her grandmother, Maman joon, shares with Raya her sparkly scarves and Persian traditions. Together they discover how to make their American Purim uniquely Persian, delicious, and fun. >>> On the last page, found ” A Note for Families”.
By Ying Chang Compestine, Illustrated by Tungwai Chau (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers – 2001 )
It’s the Chinese New Year, and the Chang Family has only enough rice flour to make one nián-gão, a special New Year’s rice cake, for the entire family to eat. But this delicious little nián-gão has other ideas. “Ai yo! I don’t think so!” it cries, coming to life and escaping. Ming, Cong, little Da and their parents chase the nián-gão all over the village until it runs into a hungry, old woman and sends her tumbling to the ground. Though Da is a small boy, his heart is big enough to share the treat with her, even though that leaves Da’s family with nothing to eat for their own celebration. But the Changs’ generosity doesn’t go unnoticed. When they return home, they find the Kitchen God has left a wonderful surprise for them.>>> On the last pages, found about Celebrating Chinese New Year and instruction how to make nián-gão.>>>> Ying Chang Compestine’s books in SHI collection.
By Leah Henderson, Illustrated by Floyd Cooper ( Abrams Books for Young Readers – 2021 )
Today is a special day. Eli dresses up in his best clothes, Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. Joined by abolitionists, missionaries, teachers, military officers, and a sea of faces black, brown, and white, they march as one and sing for all those who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War. Inspired by true events and told through the eyes of a young boy, this is the deeply moving story of what is regarded as the firs Memorial Day. >>>On the last pages, found the historical information including the Author’s note.>>>>Floyd Cooper’s books and Leah Henderson’s books in SHI collection.
By Tracy Subisak ( Little, Brown and Company – 2021 )
My friend Jenny Mei is sad in the way to school. But you might not be able to tell. Jenny Mei still smiles a lot. She makes everyone in the classroom laugh. And she still likes blue popsicles the best. With playful and vibrant illustrations, this is the perfect picture book to introduce kids to the complexity of sadness, and show them that the best way to be a good friend, especially to someone sad, is by being there for the fun, the not-fun, and everything in between.
友人の Jenny Mei は学校へ行く時、悲しかった。でも、断言は出来ない。彼女はいつものように笑っていた。彼女はクラスの皆を笑わせていた。そして、彼女は水色のアイスキャンデーが一番好きであることに変わりはなかった。遊び心に溢れ生き生きとしたイラストのこの絵本は、悲しみの複雑さへの子どもの理解を促すのに、最高の作品である。そして良き友人である方法は、とりわけ友人が悲しい状況の時には、楽しい時も楽しくない時もその中間の時もいつでも傍にいる自分を友人に知ってもらうことである。
What is namaste? It’s found in a smile, a friendship, a celebration. It exists in silence: it can be said when you’re happy or when you’re feeling low. For one girl in a bustling city, namaste is all around her as she and her mother navigate a busy marketplace. And when she returns home with a plant for an elderly neighbor, namaste can be seen in the caring bond between them. >>> Sandhya Prabhat’s books in SHI collection.
Tonight, each small hand fits inside their parent’s hand. But soon, this hand will grow—to dig deep in the dirt, make masterpieces and mistakes, and tell stories only it can tell. Meet three neighboring families, each with a young child learning about themselves in this wondrous world. >>> Found “American Sign Language Glossary” on the last pages. >>>>Elizabeth Lilly’s books in SHI collection.
By Chihiro Takeuchi( Berbay Publishing – 2022 in Australia, First US edition published in 2023 )
Learning to read time has never been so much fun! Following the coming and going of everyone who lives and works in the same building and enjoy the interactive search-and-find as we see what happens throughout the day. This picture book presents also the joy the diversity of people, lifestyle, and culture in the community. >>>The author is also well-known as paper cut artist/illustrator who lives in Osaka, Japan.