Waldorf-Aligned – Page 20

Posted on September 27, 2014June 9, 2016 by Laura

Adopted by Indians – A True Story

Published: 1998 Theme: Native American lifestyle Best for: 9 and up classrooms "I believe that in many instances where the white settlers had trouble with the Indians it all started because the Indians were just curious to know what in the world the white settlers were doing, and not be because they ...even knew they were doing any damage." This nonfiction children's book is simple and informative, giving a full and loving picture of a culture that tragically has disappeared.

Posted on September 27, 2014September 27, 2014 by Laura

Pie

Published: 2011 Theme: Friendship Best for: 8 - 11 "Ipswitch, Pennsyvlania, is a small town. In July of 1955, the population was one hundred and sixty-two. People who visited Ipswitch commented on what a happy place it was." At the heart of this book is friendship ...between two young people, Alice and Charlie; between Alice and her aunt Polly; between Polly and her whole town...

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Laura

I Lived on Butterfly Hill

Published: 2014 Theme: Faith Best for: 11 and up "Everyone in Chile has an explanation for earthquakes. I say that the earth has the right to yawn and stretch just as I do in my bed when I don't want to wake early for school, and also has the right to sneeze as we all do when covered in dust." Profound and poetical are the best two words to capture the new children's book by Chilean author Marjorie Agosin about a young girl forced into exile from Chile...

Posted on September 27, 2014January 25, 2016 by Laura

Like Pickle Juice On A Cookie

Published: 2011 Theme: Growing up Best for: 7 - 9 "After her very important call my mom sat on the couch with me and read five whole chapters of a book to me... And when we got to the happy ending, my mom's eyes got red...My mom always cries at happy endings." Here's one of the absolute best early readers/ first chapter books I've come across. The writing is simple, laid out with only a few words on a line for ease of reading...

Posted on August 23, 2014January 25, 2016 by Laura

Pigsticks and Harold and the Incredible Journey

Published: 2014 Theme: First Chapter Book Best for: 5 to 8 "Being an explorer's assistant is hard work," said Harold. "Being an explorer is even harder!" said Pigsticks. Harold wasn't convinced. He hadn't realized that The Ends of the Earth would be so far away." Interspersed with delightful illustrations, filled with humor and jokes, this is a fabulous first chapter book...

Posted on August 23, 2014August 23, 2014 by Laura

Clementine and the Spring Trip

Published: 2014 Theme: Standing up for others Best for: 6 to 10 "Our Pentagon is a surprise my dad and I are building to celebrate the new baby coming. Our Pentagon is a table, one that will be just right for our new family because it has five sides, one for everybody." There's a nice mix of humor, emotions, and easy reading that makes this a very attractive book for young children.

Posted on August 23, 2014August 23, 2014 by Laura

Old Ramon

Published: 1960 Theme: Coming of Age Best for: ages 8-11 " One sheep does not think. He does this and he does that and there is no sense to it. But the flock thinks. And what the flock thinks each and every one sheep in the flock knows at once and altogether. It is strange but it is so..." I was surprised and enchanted by this children's book from start to finish. It is a quick read, compelling, informative, and even moving at the end...

Posted on August 7, 2014June 12, 2024 by Laura

Emily Dickinson

Published: 1994 Theme: Poetry Best for: all ages "Hope is the thing with feathers/ That perches in the soul,/ And sings the tune without the words,/ And never stops at all" Do our children today love poetry? Can they tune into the subtle way that the poetic verse touches something outside the mundane? This children's book asserts an affirmative...

Posted on August 6, 2014June 9, 2016 by Laura

Miss Emily

Published: 2014 Theme: Emily Dickinson Best for: 7 to 9 "She needs our eyes to see these things for her, for --playful as she is with us-- she isn't part of the world's hubbub anymore. She is getting old!" This poetic children's book is a wonderful addition to bringing Emily Dickinson to young people, depicting her playful nature with children.

Posted on July 25, 2014June 12, 2024 by Laura

Rump – The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin

Published: 2013 Theme: Destiny and Inner Power Best for: 9 and up "Maybe destiny isn't something that just happens. Maybe destiny is something you do. Maybe destiny is like a seed and it grows. I wasn't powerless." This excellent children's book offers a retelling of Rumpelstiltskin, focusing on the theme of destiny and magic, and how to understand inner power.

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Category: Waldorf-Aligned

These books are aligned with Waldorf Education curriculum and principles. For more information on what I mean by that, please visit this page: What is Waldorf-Aligned?