Connections

When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant This my not on the surface seem like a good story for our urban kids to make connections to, BUT it's interesting for them to think about what they do and then see how it's different than this story. Asking the children if they think people still live like this would probably make for a good discussion. Grades 2-3 JPL: Yes HFK: ?

My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother by Patricia Polacco Who doesn't know someone with a sibling rivalry? Told Polacco's realistic and humorous style, this tale of two siblings is one every kid can connect to. Grades 3-5 JPL: Yes HFK: Yes

Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran A hill with a few broken boxes could remain a hill, but in the eyes of children, it becomes so much more. Good for any conversation of the imagination. Grades 2-3 JPL: Yes HFK: No