c5cfac679b Great choice! Reply Joanna says: December 14, 2012 at 9:15 am Carrie, what a great choice. Will definitely want to read this story. Title:Boxes for Katje Author:Candace Fleming Illustrator:Stacey Dressen-McQueen Publisher:Farrar, Straus and Giroux Year:2003 Genre:Historical fiction picture book Ages:4+ Themes:Generosity; making a difference Opening:After the war, there was little left in the tiny Dutch town of Olst. Related This entry was posted on December 14, 2012, in Picture Book Reviews and tagged picture book, review, theme: generosity, theme: making a difference. Aanmelden * Uploaden Een video uploaden .
This seems like a multilayered story would touch kids in different ways! Reply clarbojahn says: December 14, 2012 at 9:53 am My parents lived through the Hunger Winter in 1945 in Holland after the war. Im sure youll find it all the more compelling with your personal connection. Join 133 other followers Build a website with WordPress.com . Thanks! Reply thiskidreviewsbooks says: December 16, 2012 at 12:51 pm The mailmans face reminds me of Bing Crosbys (we just watched White Christmas and Holiday Inn is one of my moms favorite movies). I am such a sap for stories that make me cry! Loved your description of how well its written, (another reason to get it out). Its a wonderful resource if youre looking for activities for a book, or books focused on a particular theme. My father came home sick with dysentery after being a prisoner of war in Germany. Her package is part of a goodwill effort to help the people of Europe. Happy Universal Childrens Day! Reply Carrie Finison says: December 14, 2012 at 10:07 am Its an amazing story, Clar.
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