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Night Becomes Day: Changes in Nature

Night Becomes Day: Changes in Nature

by | Book Review TC JAN 2021, Book Reviews, MFA, TC January 2021

cover night becomes dayWritten by Cynthia Argentine

This is a truly gorgeous book for children! Cynthia’s words flow as you turn the pages, and she describes how the natural world is constantly transforming. The photographs superbly illustrate the transformations in nature. The message is about paying attention and to be in awe of all that is around us in the world and realizing how dynamic nature is. And watch for this – “What goes around, comes around.”

Cynthia includes three pages at the end of book for parents and teachers to share with children about different areas of science.

Beautifully written, beautifully illustrated, and a beautiful message for readers! Night Becomes Day would be a terrific addition to children’s (ages 3-8 years old) book collections at home, at school, or both.

Cynthia Argentine has been a guest on our Montessori Family Life Webinar Series. Join the Montessori Foundation Family Network at www.montessori.org to watch the broadcast, Science— An Open Door to Creativity: How

Science Connects Kids to Nature, Arts, Literature, and More with Cynthia Argentine. Visit her website www.cynthiaargentine.com to purchase this and other books she has written.

 

 

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Book Review | Right now, I Am Brave

Book Review | Right now, I Am Brave

by | Book Review TC JAN 2021, Book Reviews, Communication, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language & Reading, MFA, Montessori Family Life, TC January 2021

by Dr. Daniela Owen
Illustrated by Gülce Baycik

Right Now, I am BraveHere’s another good one from Dr. Owen. The first lesson—when things that we find scary are not actually dangerous, it’s time to be brave. She goes on to define what it means to be brave. She explains how our brains are not always right about what is truly scary. Being brave can be tough for grown ups as well as kids.

So trying new things, doing the right thing, or doing something hard are all sometimes scary. She goes on to give children ideas about how to encourage themselves and push forward when facing scary things.

As always in this series, the illustrations are colorful, inclusive, and full of emotion. It is definitely a good addition to your home library or for your school.

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Book Review | Right Now, I Am Kind

Book Review | Right Now, I Am Kind

by | Book Review TC JAN 2021, Book Reviews, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), MFA, TC January 2021

Written by Dr. Daniela Owen
Illustrated by Gülce Baycik

I am Kind BookIn this book Dr. Owen helps children think about what it is to be kind. She says we have to look outside of ourselves, outside of our wants, and think about others. She tells, in greater detail than in this review, that there are three basic ways to be kind. They are: be aware of others to see if you should change your actions based on others needs; ask people if they need help, and show people you care through random acts of kindness. The illustrations are colorful and inclusive. The message is appropriate for children who are just beginning to recognize the needs of others and a good review for children throughout the elementary years.

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