H Is for Home: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Homes around the World

by Karen Latchana Kenney

Overview

Homes can be square or round or even stand on stilts. But no matter what a home looks like, home is where you are loved. The characters of Sesame Street take readers around the world to learn more about how kids live across the globe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728413761
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/03/2020
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 11.25(h) x 0.13(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Karen Latchana Kenney was born near the rainforests of Guyana, but moved far north to Minnesota at a young age. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in English and has been writing and editing since. She has worked as an editor at an educational publishing company, but is now a full-time freelance writer and editor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has written more than 70 books on all kinds of subjects: from arts and crafts to biographies of famous people. Her books have received positive reviews from Booklist, Library Media Connection, and School Library Journal. When she's not busy writing, she loves biking and hiking with her husband and young son in the many beautiful parks of the state. Visit her online at http://latchanakenney.wordpress.com/.

Editorial Reviews

"An excellent tool for most primary grade social studies curricula, and also for young nonfiction fans reading at home."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

12/01/2020

PreS-Gr 2—Bright, colorful backgrounds and clear, engaging photos make this title appropriate and appealing, especially for preschool and kindergarten readers. Sesame Street characters provide playful and amusing comments throughout the text, which reflect their recognizable personalities. Each page features one sentence. The factual content results in a rich resource. The overarching message that happiness and love are the hallmarks of any type of family dwelling is a satisfying takeaway. The text distinguishes between different types of houses—single-family homes, duplex houses, and apartment buildings—but also introduces unconventional structures like underground shelters, portable yurts, and houseboats. Considering the target age group, there's just enough information that describes how climate and location determine the materials and construction of a building. There is also a simple explanation of family homelessness and a link to the Sesame Street website. Numbered pages, a table of contents, an index, a picture glossary, and a map introduce kids to nonfiction text elements. VERDICT An excellent tool for most primary grade social studies curricula, and also for young nonfiction fans reading at home.—Gloria Koster, formerly at West Sch., New Canaan, CT

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