Books that make you go "Hmmmm"
It's sometimes hard to find a book that will get kids to think deeply about anything. We seem to be firmly entrenched in a sound bite, 140 character limit, emoji laden world, so having something to consider thoughtfully is a real treat. Here are two books that might make you go "hmmmm". The first one is a picture book. It's called "Crocodile's Crossing: A Search for Home" by Yoeri Slegers. The book opens with Crocodile already on his way somewhere new. He's scared and hopeful because at home where he used to be happy, it's no longer safe. He finds new places that are very different and not very welcoming to crocodiles. He is about to give up, when he finds a community of mice who welcome him. Things are not like they were at home, the food is different, but Crocodile tries and eventually makes a place for himself and is able to bring his family with him. This is a marvelous story about immigration. The art work surrounding the ...