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Best Books for Kids
The Rabbit Listened
Taylor’s amazing wood-block tower has been ruined by birds, and he’s not sure what to do with his feelings about that. The bear thinks he should get angry; the ostrich thinks he should ignore it; and the hyena thinks he should laugh it off. Then the rabbit comes over and listens to what Taylor thinks, and that helps him figure out what he wants to do next. Ages 3-5.
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings
Coming to Haiti every December from America to spend time with her Aunt Luce, a little girl drinks in the sights and sounds of a town with excitement: “Buses painted with soccer stars.” Aunt Luce is an artist with portraits of Haiti’s heroes lining her studio walls, and every year the little girl asks, “Will you paint me this time, please?” Ages 4-8.
Marwan’s Journey
Marwan crosses the desert, one of thousands fleeing a war-torn country, with only his “mended clothing, a prayer book, a notebook, a pencil and a photograph of his mommy.” He remembers a happy house with a garden, a cat and warm sunlight streaming across his pillow. Those are all gone now and his mother is no longer with him, but Marwan hears her voice telling him to keep walking until he finds a new home. Ages 5-7.
The Old Man
A homeless old man shies away from the rush of the city, searching for a warm and quiet place to rest. He is invisible, noticed only when he’s considered to be in the way, and tiredly, cautiously, shuffles (拖着脚走) through the streets. Until a little girl offers him her sandwich, a smile and a kindness that fill him with hope and courage. Ages 13-15.
21. What helps Taylor finally?
A. The bear’s anger.
B. The ostrich’s advice.
C. The hyena’s laughter.
D. The rabbit’s listen.
22. What makes Marwan leave his country?
A. The terrible war.
B. The low wages.
C. The bad weather.
D. The earthquake.
23. Which of the following is best fit for teenagers?
A. The Rabbit Listened.
B. Marwan’s Journey.
C. The Old Man.
D. Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings.
