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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9781416916291
ISBN number: 1416916296
Label: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 48
Printing Date: January 08, 2008
Publishing house: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Age index: Ages 4-8
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Did you or your parents or grandparents? grow up where there were public drinking fountains designated "for coloreds only"?
When pre-schoolers study these lively, sometimes humorous - and so clued-in to the 60's - watercolor-&-ink illustrations by author Matt Faulkner, I wonder what they will conclude after the story is 'explained' to them? It may tell of a totally unfamiliar time.
The author concludes in his thoughtful & thought-provoking AFTERWORD that "asking scary questions about unfair rules could be the best thing a young person can do for grown-ups". There are those (of us?) still refusing to recognize strengths in Trees, & choose to be part of the forest of those who pull others into the quicksand of half-truths, innuendo and just plain old turning one's back on humankind. The children in Matt Faulkner's story are no different from others in their need of a loving community.
To prepare yourself for sharing this book with a child, read FIRST the Afterword. Read it again later; be open and hope that there will be questions asked - - Ponder them.
Can we confront fear with courageous questions, instead of reacting like vicious dogs? Did the illustrations bring back your vivid memories of television news coverage & the shame felt? Forty-five years after *THE MARCH* this book will help adults prepare for the significant anniversary (in the summer of 2008).
As cousins Lulu and Jelly learned, we as parents can choose the fountain of Liberty and Justice. I am so grateful to Matt Faulkner for his excellent book for all ages!
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