My main problem with the pictures is that their are not enough of them, and for me, they don't continue the text. These illustrations are very rich in color. Leo and Diane Dillon illustrated this book, and they used acrylics on illustration board. This book is a great resource for classes discussing traditional literature, and it would also be helpful when dealing with African American girls, and letting them know about all of these strong women. The collection has animal tales, fairy tales, supernatural tales, folk tales, and true tales. Her Stories is a collection of African American tales that have strong female characters. It is important that the stories be written so that generation after generation can enjoy these stories, but oral tradition is a one of a kind.
Her Stories is a collection of African American tales that ha Ever wish you could have someone read some stories to you? While Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales, by Virginia Hamilton, is an excellent collection of tales, I was strongly wishing someone would read them to me because I feel that is how these stories began. moreĮver wish you could have someone read some stories to you? While Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales, by Virginia Hamilton, is an excellent collection of tales, I was strongly wishing someone would read them to me because I feel that is how these stories began. 2) Grade level, interest level, lexile: PreK-3rd, ages 4-8, 880L 3) Appropriate classroom use (subject area): Language art 4) Individual students who might benefit from reading: Young and teen age girls would benefit best from reading this book 5) Small group use (literary circles): I wouldn't use this for small group use 6) Whole class use (read aloud): Each day I would r 1) Book summary: This book is a collaborations of fairy tales, true tales, and folk tales of African American female characters.Ģ) Grade level, interest level, lexile: PreK-3rd, ages 4-8, 880Lģ) Appropriate classroom use (subject area): Language artĤ) Individual students who might benefit from reading: Young and teen age girls would benefit best from reading this bookĥ) Small group use (literary circles): I wouldn't use this for small group useĦ) Whole class use (read aloud): Each day I would read a tale to my students before language art periodħ) Related books in genre/subject or content area: The People Could Fly: African American FolktaleĨ) Multimedia connections (audio book, movie): Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback. And if you read this exciting, heart warming, terrific book, you'll find out why.moreġ) Book summary: This book is a collaborations of fairy tales, true tales, and folk tales of African American female characters. Virginia Hamilton is now one of my favorite authors thanks to this wonderful book. Cats can make anyone happy, and of course, Miss Hatty was.
Both those problems are solved when she gets a cat. This book shows many universal values including generosity because in one story, a girl named Mary Belle finds a mermaid that gave her food and water when no one else would treat her nicely. Moreover, the author tells the story the way it was told originally by African Americans.
This book demonstrates appreciation for African American culture because these stories have been passed down from generations by African American women. This detailed writing no doubt deserves the Coretta Scott King award nominee. This book shows many universal values including generosity because in one story, a gir Her Stories by Virginia Hamilton is a wonderful collection of stories that touched my heart.
Her Stories by Virginia Hamilton is a wonderful collection of stories that touched my heart.