Purpose of this Blog...

My original intent in creating this blog was to provide a resource (and some encouragement) for new moms and dads who want to spend time reading aloud to their children, but may not know where to begin. But it's really also for any adults (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, Godparents, teachers etc.) who have children/teens in their lives and want to help them foster a lifelong relationship with books. You may have noticed that not all books are equal in capturing children's imaginations and in cultivating those innocent, tender souls...my goal is to help you find the ones that do! (Painting by Mary Cassatt: "Mrs Cassatt Reading to her Grandchildren" -1888)




Thursday, December 2, 2010

Preserving Traditions


UNCLE VOVA'S TREE by Patricia Polacco.  (for ages 4-8)
"For the children in an extended family of Russian immigrants, Christmas at Uncle Vova's provides a literal and visual feast. 
There is the savory porridge, kutya (each aunt's recipe is different); there are paper ornaments, a sleigh ride and, not least, Vova's loving decoration of an evergreen for the animals outside. The year after Vova's death, the family's sorrow is tempered by the miraculous sight of the animals decorating Vova's tree... Patricia Polacco highlights intriguing details of Russian holiday lore and also pays tribute to the importance of honoring one's heritage by preserving tradition." - Publisher's Weekly


Traditional Kutya porridge


To read about more Russian Christmas Traditions, CLICK HERE
Want to make a cute paper Russian Doll?

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