Kennedy's Book Klub KennedyElizabeth

In honor of Pride Month and support of the LGBTQIA+ community KennedyElizabeth will be reading "Rainbow: A First Book of Pride". In this beautiful book we learn about the color of the rainbow flag and its meaning.



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A must-have primer for young readers and a great gift for pride events and throughout the year, beautiful colors all together make a rainbow in Rainbow: A First Book of Pride.This is a sweet ode to rainbow families, and an affirming display of a parent's love for their child and a child's love for their parents. With bright colors and joyful families, this book celebrates LGBTQ+ pride and reveals the colorful meaning behind each rainbow stripe in a simple and engaging format for young readers. Readers will celebrate the life, healing, light, nature, harmony, and spirit that the rainbows in this book will bring.



https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-First-Michael-Genhart-PhD/dp/1433830876/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4GNGT77DNS27&keywords=rainbow+a+first+book+of+pride+by+michael+genhart&qid=1687669832&sprefix=Rainbow%3A+A+frist+book+of+%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1

To kick off Women's History Month, KennedyElizabeth will be reading "Little People, Big Dreams: Zaha Hadid" by Sanchez Vegar.  A story about how Zaha Hadid  grew up to become a well known architect all around the globe.



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When Zaha Hadid was a little girl, she grew up in Baghdad, Iraq surrounded by music. She was a curious and confident child, who designed her own modernist bedroom at nine years old. As a young woman studying at University in Beirut, she was described as the most outstanding pupil the teacher had ever met. With her spectacular vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed some of the most outstanding buildings in the world – including the London 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the architect's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!



https://www.amazon.com/Zaha-Hadid-Little-People-DREAMS/dp/1786037440/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15PPKK2F73OQH&keywords=%22Little+People%2C+Big+Dreams%3A+Zaha+Hadid%22+by+Isabel+Sanchez+Vegar&qid=1675635306&sprefix=little+people%2C+big+dreams+zaha+hadid+by+isabel+sanchez+vegar%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1

To bring a close to this year's Black History Month I am reading a book that I think all children and especially black children should read.  This book inspires children to be who their are and strive to achieve their best.



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In the spirit of I Am Enough, this is a moving and lyrical tribute to and affirmation of Black children around the world—by an exciting new author and illustrator team.

Dear Black Child,

We are here to remind you of your glory…

An inspiring love letter to Black children from all cultures, this book is a celebration of their beauty, joy, and resilience.

Dear Black Child is a story of self-acceptance, love, and empowerment for Black immigrant children and families of the diaspora around the world and features joyful and vibrant illustrations.



https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Black-Child-Rahma-Rodaah/dp/0063091976/ref=sr_1_1?crid=140TI51OPYVNP&keywords=Dear+Black+Child&qid=1677474497&sprefix=dear+black+child%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1

In honor of Black History Month I have read "Follow the Drinking Gourd" by Jeanette Winter.  This story teaches us how the slaves knew where to go and when it was a good time to escape their slave masters.

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Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist.

https://www.amazon.com/Follow-Drinking-Gourd-Jeanette-Winter/dp/0679819975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NW4T0ASMTUN1&keywords=follow+the+drinking+gourd&qid=1675634967&sprefix=follow+the+drinking+gourd%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1

It's Groundhog Day!!!  Here is a story gives us the origin and history of Groundhog Day.



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Will he see his shadow? Will spring come early or late? But most importantly-- what does a groundhog have to do with the weather?

Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows-- especially in the town of Punxsutawney-- trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up.

In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions that evolved into our modern holiday.

With her signature combination of simple, clear text and bright illustrations, Gibbons introduces everything you need to know about groundhogs, too-- what they eat, where they live, and how they raise their young.

An overview of different Groundhog Day traditions around the country is included, as well as a page of groundhog trivia.  A perfect introduction to this unique celebration!



https://www.amazon.com/Groundhog-Day-Updated-Gail-Gibbons/dp/0823450902/ref=sr_1_2?crid=JHC8FKRWPBNQ&keywords=Groundhog+Day+Gail+Gibbons&qid=1674583057&sprefix=groundhog+day+gail+gibbons%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-2

Happy New Year!!!!



In honor of the Lunar New Year this year I have read Natasha Wing's "The Night Before Lunar New Year with Lingfeng Ho.  This story shows us how one family celebrate this great holiday.  



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It's the night before Lunar New Year, and a little girl is excited for all of the celebrations to come. She's prepared dumplings with her mom, bought a new dress in Chinatown, and even helped scare mythical beast Nian away with her cousins and brother. There's only one problem: she's a bit nervous about all of the loud noises at the upcoming Lunar New Year Parade. Will she overcome her fears? Find out in the latest installment of the Night Before series, told in the style of Clement C. Moore's classic tale.

https://www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Lunar-New-Year/dp/0593384210/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24LIXOYHKBNPH&keywords=the+night+before+lunar+new+year+by+natasha+wing&qid=1674424950&sprefix=the+night+before+lunar+new+%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1