BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) -
ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Alma has a very long name,
and doesn't understand why. Her father teaches her where each of her 6 names
were chosen from. He tells her about each person she was named after, which
helps her to see her genealogy. She can see and compare similar interests she
has with interests those from her past have had. Her first name, Alma, was not
a name that came from someone else. Her father explains that she is the first
Alma, and can now create her own story.
Alma and How She Got Her Name is soft in its
looks, and has very little color, but is still inviting. It approaches the
topic of genealogy and importance of learning and cherishing our heritage quite
well. It is an excellent story to help children understand that they are
made-up of their past, but also that they can become whoever they would like to
be and be unique.
Reviewer: SL
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