MARCH BOOK MADNESS
Part Two
After our first meeting, which was SO MUCH FUN, I realized that some changes needed to be made. The craft had followed the book, but that meant that glue didn't have time to dry. The kids had a great time playing together after the bookish portion, but that meant that they were pretty hungry by lunch time. So two changes resulted for our second meeting: we started with the craft and we had lunch at the end.
The easiest part of this book club is the book selection, since they have already been selected for me (see http://marchbookmadness.weebly.com/ ). I just have to pick which ones we'll read each meeting. There are a few this year that have really stood out to me, and I'm going to feature them throughout the month. Even if you don't do MBM, you won't want to miss these picture books.
Mission to Space
By John Herrington
This is the true story of Chickasaw astronaut John Herrington, and his journey from boyhood to adulthood, from model rockets to the International Space Station. Photographs and bold text capture children's attention.
Mission to Space stands out among the sixteen books this month because of its focus on Herrington himself. So often, picture books about space focus on the planets or the space shuttle or the experience of being in space itself. This is different because it addresses everything through the lens of the astronaut's personal experiences – what he liked as a boy, how he trained, how his flute and eagle feather were weightless in space, and how his launch was celebrated in the Chickasaw nation. Readers will enjoy the photographs, learn from the text, and absorb the message that our country's successes stem from the rich diversity of its people.
Back matter includes a Chickasaw language guide, with the English word, a pronunciation guide, and a literal translation.
Son's "What To Expect"
They'll expect to learn about space.
Note:
Published by White Dog Press, 2016. A review copy was provided upon request, in exchange for an honest review.
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