Book Detail
Butter Man, The |
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Publication Information |
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| Author: Alalou, Elizabeth | Illustrator: Essakalli, Julie |
| Title: Butter Man, The | Date: 2008 |
| Publisher: Charlesbridge | City: Watertown MA |
| ISBN, paperback: ISBN 978-1-58059-127-1 | ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience: |
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| ABE/ABLE: Yes | ESOL: Yes |
| Family: Yes | Young Adult: |
| Picture: Yes | |
General Information: |
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| Book Type(s): historical fiction, easy reading, legends, tales, and myths | |
HSE Descriptor(s): language arts - reading| social studies |
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Summary: |
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| The father of a young child recalls a time of poverty and famine in Morocco. Written in descriptive language, this is a story within a story. Rich author's note and glossary help support this read to become a literary event. Folk art paintings by Julie Klear Essakalli's dramatize this poignant recounting a story of patience and resourcefulness. | |
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| This book is a perfect read aloud that can lead to discussion/investigation of students' cultural diversity. This story could be used in a unit focusing on folk tales from around the world. Great to use for an oral project where students tell stories from their family. Use with other childhood stories about family traditions/experiences. | |
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