A book to make any Montessori or multicultural parent happy! This fascinating introduction to global endearments shows children how American parents call their offspring “Pumpkin” and “Doodlebug,” while the English prefer “Poppet” and “Ducky.” No judgment here (though American children may scoff at the French “Little Cabbage” and “Flea”), just marvelous illustrations by the Caldecott winner Raschka and an inclusive look at expressions of love from Poland to Uganda. Little “Light of My Hearts” (Arabic) and “Little Fatties” (Chile) will relish the experience.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Little Treasures - Endearments from Around the World
A book to make any Montessori or multicultural parent happy! This fascinating introduction to global endearments shows children how American parents call their offspring “Pumpkin” and “Doodlebug,” while the English prefer “Poppet” and “Ducky.” No judgment here (though American children may scoff at the French “Little Cabbage” and “Flea”), just marvelous illustrations by the Caldecott winner Raschka and an inclusive look at expressions of love from Poland to Uganda. Little “Light of My Hearts” (Arabic) and “Little Fatties” (Chile) will relish the experience.
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