The school year is almost over, we have few more weeks left and the kids will be on break from school. My husband has one week left with his schooling this semester and I can't wait till he finished all of the stuff that he need to do for his finals. I can tell how stressed he is dealing with all of the projects and other requirements. He still have one semester left before finishing his master's degree and I'll be glad when he graduate already. Anyway, back to the summer break, it is important to keep the children busy when they are off from school so their brain are constantly engage with stuff. Reading is one of the activities that we do during summer.
I am happy to have these great books from Wisdom Tales . All of their books are full of valuable life lessons and the illustrations are just beautiful. We have a collection of some of their greatest books written by different well-known authors and illustrators. The Rock Maiden is a beautiful story of love, devotion, and faith of a wife whose husband was lost at sea during a storm. It is a Chinese Tale of Love and Loyalty written by Natasha Yim and illustrated by Pirkko Vainio.
The Rock Maiden is a story based on an old Chinese legend. The real rock is called the Amah Rock, a natural rock formation shaped amazingly like a woman with a baby on her back. The author wanted to have a happy ending on this story so she re- envisioned the story with a happy ending. I won't spoil you with the details, you have to read it to appreciate the whole story but I highly recommends it. I am sure your children would love to read this book. It is appropriate for children ages 4 and up. You can buy it for $17.95 though the link I have provided above.
The Princess and the Six Swans is another beautiful story as well. It is a tale from the Brother's Grimm which is retold and illustrated by Kim Jacobs. The story is about a young spirited heroine Princess named Sophie who carried the loyalty too far that her powerful stepmother turned her six brothers into swans. She had the task to save her her brothers from the spell that their stepmom have cast on them.
I love the complexity of the story, the twist and turn will make you feel like you are watching a movie. Children would absolutely love this book as it has that magical fantasy that would surely captivate any kid's attention.
I saved the best for last because this book satisfies my curiosity and admiration about Native Americans. I only see them in movies and wishes that I would know more about them so this book is perfect. It contains the Indian voices on nature,. Sometimes I have to reread the phrases to understand the interconnectedness of all things. It's amazing how the Indians relate things to nature. It is fascinating to me.
I love all the photos that were inside the book. Joseph Bruchac did a wonderful job in conveying the messages. I haven't finished reading this book but so far, I love all the phrases that Indian people used to talk to nature. If there is one thing I would be given a chance to do, I would choose to live in an Indian community to fully understand their ways of living, it is so interesting and very unique.
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We always bought books for the children and now do the same for the grandkids. Will check with my daughter to see if she thinks the kids would like these books.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to hear that these books are full of valuable life lessons and the amazing illustrations! It's so important to encourage kids to read all year round (not just during the school year!).
ReplyDeleteThis book looks wonderful! My daughter would enjoy reading them. I love the illustrations.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book for my kiddo. I like of illustrations in it but I also like what the content is inside the book.
ReplyDeleteI think these are great books to read. I wan to read one of these especially Spirit of the Earth. It seems interesting to me.
ReplyDeleteThese books are all so beautiful! My kids all love to read and I would love for them to read these!
ReplyDeleteThose books look really beautiful - the illustrations are just stunning! I will have to check these out for my girls!
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for new books to add to my ever growing reading list. Thank you for the suggestions!
ReplyDeleteThese sound like great books. The illustrations are certainly eye-catching. My kids loved books with great illustrations.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard any of these books before, but they sound interesting. If I were younger, I would like to read these books.
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for good book recommendations. Thanks for sharing; these look like nice books to have on your bookshelf.
ReplyDeleteWe lagged on enforcing summer reading one year and my daughter fell behind the level she should be at in school when she returned to classes. A mistake we won't make again.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of some of the books I read when I was growing up. I really love the illustrations on these books though. They are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI will get these books for my granddaughter. I want her to learn to love books and reading. These books are not only entertaining, I am sure they teach a whole lot of moral lessons too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this new list of children books. Unlike reading the typical and usual fairytale story. I like this once because it could give valuable life advice and it has fantastic illustrations. Just enough colors not too bright.
ReplyDeleteAll the books sound great. The twins love to read as well, but they are still too young for these books. I will add these books to my list.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading that book, Princess Sofie and the 6 swans. That was a good book! I have not read the Rock Maiden. It looks like a good read too. I know, I am aware that these are children's books but I am a kid at heart who appreciates a good book too! :)
ReplyDeleteOur Goddaughter loves to read, I know she would like these books. Great choices here.
ReplyDeleteGreat reading list. i love to read as a child and I still do as an adult keep these kids reading!
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