More great books that I am adding to my wishlist! And thank you for sharing the linked post. I am tucking that away and will begin to purchase some of those. This is nothing better than a timely book. I hope I never have to give them to anyone, but they will be ready and waiting just in case.
Exactly -- I had to research, find, and buy a pile of those books literally overnight, and if I can help other people who need these types of titles, ASAP or otherwise, I'm glad.
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My goodness, how have I not gotten into Anno yet? Could you tell me your top 3 favorites of his works to get me started? (I'm assuming Anno's Journey is one of them? Looks so lovely!)
Omg Hope, where do I begin? I don't know if I can make a top five list, but knowing your family (and the spread of ages of your kiddos), this is what I recommend:
1. Anno's Counting Book (for your youngest)
2. Anno's Three Little Pigs
3. Anno's Magic Seeds
4. Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar
5. Anno's Hat Tricks (This is my all-time favorite of his -- my husband and I have played with this book endlessly)
I'd split his books into two different groups: wordless, exploratory, tell-your-own-tale type books and math and logic books. All of the above are in the latter category (though the first one falls into both). They are super concept-rich and can be used at different ages (especially for homeschooling!) -- some of the ideas are really complex, but presented in a completely accessible way for elementary- and middle school-aged kids.
If you just want to look and imagine and spark storytelling, look for any of his books that mention a specific place (Anno's Italy, Anno's Britain, Anno's USA, Anno's Spain).
I clicked over to the post you mentioned and was so touched by all the books available to help children and the adults who love them manage loss and grief. Honestly? I want to read them just for myself.
My heart goes out to you, your children, and all those affected by the loss of their friend.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Elizabeth. In truth, all the books I read with my children during that time absolutely helped me, too. It was hard, I couldn't always keep reading without crying, but that's okay, you know? It helped them understand that I was sad and traumatized, too.
All of that is why I decided to write a special issue about these books -- I could never have imagined a circumstance in which we'd need them as badly and as immediately as we did, and if I can help other children and families struggling with death and loss, even if the situation is very different, I want to.
Sending warmth on this day. Thank you for sharing ways we can all heal through books.
Thank you, friend ❤️
More great books that I am adding to my wishlist! And thank you for sharing the linked post. I am tucking that away and will begin to purchase some of those. This is nothing better than a timely book. I hope I never have to give them to anyone, but they will be ready and waiting just in case.
Exactly -- I had to research, find, and buy a pile of those books literally overnight, and if I can help other people who need these types of titles, ASAP or otherwise, I'm glad.
Thanks, Holly!
My goodness, how have I not gotten into Anno yet? Could you tell me your top 3 favorites of his works to get me started? (I'm assuming Anno's Journey is one of them? Looks so lovely!)
Omg Hope, where do I begin? I don't know if I can make a top five list, but knowing your family (and the spread of ages of your kiddos), this is what I recommend:
1. Anno's Counting Book (for your youngest)
2. Anno's Three Little Pigs
3. Anno's Magic Seeds
4. Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar
5. Anno's Hat Tricks (This is my all-time favorite of his -- my husband and I have played with this book endlessly)
I'd split his books into two different groups: wordless, exploratory, tell-your-own-tale type books and math and logic books. All of the above are in the latter category (though the first one falls into both). They are super concept-rich and can be used at different ages (especially for homeschooling!) -- some of the ideas are really complex, but presented in a completely accessible way for elementary- and middle school-aged kids.
If you just want to look and imagine and spark storytelling, look for any of his books that mention a specific place (Anno's Italy, Anno's Britain, Anno's USA, Anno's Spain).
That is all super helpful! Thank you! ThriftBooks, here I come!
I clicked over to the post you mentioned and was so touched by all the books available to help children and the adults who love them manage loss and grief. Honestly? I want to read them just for myself.
My heart goes out to you, your children, and all those affected by the loss of their friend.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Elizabeth. In truth, all the books I read with my children during that time absolutely helped me, too. It was hard, I couldn't always keep reading without crying, but that's okay, you know? It helped them understand that I was sad and traumatized, too.
All of that is why I decided to write a special issue about these books -- I could never have imagined a circumstance in which we'd need them as badly and as immediately as we did, and if I can help other children and families struggling with death and loss, even if the situation is very different, I want to.