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A review by hanhanhannahh
Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness Into Light by Tim Tingle
Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light by Tim Tingle
American Indian Youth Literature Award - Honors book
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Target Audience: 2-6 Grades
Text-to-text: Saltypie reminded me of "I Loved You Before You Were Born" by Anne Bowen. Both books have such a sweet appreciation for Grandma, which is a hard topic to find in children's books. It's been a long time since I've read the book by Anne Bowen, but Saltypie made me want to call my grandma and thank her for everything she's done for me.
Text-to-self: Tingle's description of getting stung by a bee was spot on. It made me remember the first time I was stung by a bee. As a child, this is such a traumatic experience. Oddly enough, I was with my grandmother at the time and she sort of reacted in a similar manner to his grandmother! His memory of this event is very vivid.
Text-to-world: I think every child will be able to read this book and appreciate a grandmother. I feel that too often, we take advantage of our grandparents. I am blessed to have incredible grandparents who have supported me my whole life, and I am so very thankful for that. No matter your culture, this book is a great representation of the love a grandmother has for her grandson and family.
American Indian Youth Literature Award - Honors book
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Target Audience: 2-6 Grades
Text-to-text: Saltypie reminded me of "I Loved You Before You Were Born" by Anne Bowen. Both books have such a sweet appreciation for Grandma, which is a hard topic to find in children's books. It's been a long time since I've read the book by Anne Bowen, but Saltypie made me want to call my grandma and thank her for everything she's done for me.
Text-to-self: Tingle's description of getting stung by a bee was spot on. It made me remember the first time I was stung by a bee. As a child, this is such a traumatic experience. Oddly enough, I was with my grandmother at the time and she sort of reacted in a similar manner to his grandmother! His memory of this event is very vivid.
Text-to-world: I think every child will be able to read this book and appreciate a grandmother. I feel that too often, we take advantage of our grandparents. I am blessed to have incredible grandparents who have supported me my whole life, and I am so very thankful for that. No matter your culture, this book is a great representation of the love a grandmother has for her grandson and family.