Historical December 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
(Hello.
My name is Barbara Murphy and I am the new branch librarian at Cabanne Branch Library.
It was suggested that I review a few new books that would make intriguing gifts for children for the upcoming holiday season. Why not a book? Books are quiet, mentally stimulating, and don’t need batteries.
If you have ever been awed by large fire engines roaring off to save lives, there are two new books. Fire! Fire! by Gail Gibbons and Fire Trucks by Hope L. Marston. Both cover the same information concerning the duties, equipment, and procedures of fire-fighting, but the difference lies in the presentation. Fire! Fire! is illustrated with drawings in bright reds and yellows and is aimed at the average seven to nine year old reader. Fire Trucks is illustrated with photographs that realistically convey the danger of fire-fighting for the avid ten year old reader. Action is presented at various types of fires in both books and neither are sexist in the representation of the fire-fighters.
Another book that would be an excellent gift is Jewish Days and Holidays by Greer Fay Cashman and Alona Frankel.
This text was originally published in Jerusalem and is copyrighted in the United States by Adama Books.
A fact-filled text and symbolic illustrative drawings that are often seen, but seldom explained make this book a worthy purchase for the middle age group interested in cultural/religious celebrations of the Jewish people.
The historical reference is given for each occasion and the Jewish months are given throughout the book.
There are ample illustrations and side-bar explanations of time used in each celebration and ritual. Non-religious holidays celebrated in Israel such as Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day) are included. Purchase of this book as a holiday gift would bridge understanding of Jewish culture and afford insight into understanding of the Old Testament. Lastly, for the pre-schooler, there is Who’s New at the Zoo? by Jack Winder.
This is a very short and colorful text with a ten word vocabulary.
This book allows parents and children to share the learning of new words and identify settings, animals and family groupings.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1986.
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Original source: SD_Times1986_12.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 7.
