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Checked out
Genres
Publication
Dial (2014), Edition: 1ST, Hardcover, 40 pages
Description
Recounts Rosa Parks' daring effort to stand up for herself and other African Americans by helping to end segregation on public transportation.
User reviews
LibraryThing member jknuts1
I think that this book is a wonderful way for a young reader to meet Rosa Parks. The writing is simple, and straight to the point. Many biographies give too much detail (for the average young reader to be able to handle) but this one is short and sweet with all the key details. The Illustrations
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were perfect, especially since Rosa's character was cast as a child, it makes it even more easy for children to relate to. The big idea in this book was describing the accomplishment and actions of Rosa Parks. Show Less
LibraryThing member SMLawrence
This is an easy to read picture book filled with a cartoon version of Civil Rights activist, Rosa Parks, and her brave efforts that forever changed America. This book starts off with the child Rosa Parks, who even at a young age, wanted to be treated fairly and equally even though at that time
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African American's were not given the same freedom as White people were. By simply telling a bus driver "No" when he asked her to give up her seat to a White person on a public bus, she started a movement that no one could have predicted. Show Less
LibraryThing member SRThompson
This picture book tells the tale of how Rosa Parks decided to sit in the front of the bus, instead of the back. Also, it tells children a little bit about segregation. This picture book is written kind of like a comic book. A great book to introduce children about segregation.
LibraryThing member jenniferm14
I am Rosa Parks, a unique illustrated biography, gives children the opportunity to learn about Rosa Parks, civil rights, and treating people with respect. Written in a way that is interesting and developmentally appropriate to young students, children, parents, and teachers can use this book to
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learn about America's history. In the back of the book are real photos of Rosa Parks. Show Less
LibraryThing member akoches
I thought that this was a great book for several reasons. This biography sent a very powerful message- to respect yourself and take a stand when others don’t respect you, which I believe is highly important. I also really liked the writing and word choice, which further exemplifies the message.
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For example, after Rosa Parks was pushed and knocked down as a young girl, she said, “...my mother and grandfather taught me to respect myself, and to expect respect from others,” in which she stood her ground and didn’t let herself get yelled at by the mother of the child who pushed her. Lastly, I liked the illustrations and felt that because they looked like comics, they evoked a lot of emotion. For instance, the pictures were very exaggerated, with bulging eyes, big mouths, and thought bubbles which would depict the anger and frustration Rosa Parks dealt with as a child. Show Less
LibraryThing member Brandy9706
Summary:
This is a children's book about Rosa Parks when she was a child, before she became famous for the Montgomery bus boycott. It goes through some of the small things she went through as a child. One time a little white boy pushed her and she pushed him back and got yelled at by the boy's
Personal Reaction:
I think it's a good little story for younger children when explaining things such as the Civil Rights Movement to them. It's easier for them to understand because the language is directed to young children.
Classroom Extension:
1. I would use this book when teaching younger children about black history and civil rights.
2. I could have the children do a journal entry on why pushing other children isn't ok.
This is a children's book about Rosa Parks when she was a child, before she became famous for the Montgomery bus boycott. It goes through some of the small things she went through as a child. One time a little white boy pushed her and she pushed him back and got yelled at by the boy's
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mother. She didn't want to push him back but she knew she had to stand up for herself.Personal Reaction:
I think it's a good little story for younger children when explaining things such as the Civil Rights Movement to them. It's easier for them to understand because the language is directed to young children.
Classroom Extension:
1. I would use this book when teaching younger children about black history and civil rights.
2. I could have the children do a journal entry on why pushing other children isn't ok.
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LibraryThing member CommunityLibrarian
I loved the emphasis on self-respect and the equality of all people.
LibraryThing member MeganTrue
This was a really well written (adapted for children) tale of Rosa Parks. I thought it was very well done.
LibraryThing member Shellystanley
Summary: This is a story about a woman named Rosa Parks who was bullied and treated unfairly all of her life just because of the color of her skin. Her mother and grandpa taught her to always respect herself and to expect respect from others. She fought her whole life for fair laws for colored
Personal reaction: I have heard the story of Rosa Parks before but I have never read the children's book. I felt a little emotional as I was reading it because I feel like racism is such an unfair and hateful thing. I will definitely be adding this book to my personal library. I can't change the past but I can raise my children to love all people regardless of things like race.
Extension ideas:
1. As a teacher, I would discuss how hateful and wrong it is to not like someone because of their race, we would discuss things that we can do to fight racism in our community today, and we would talk about what should be done in the future to prevent racism.
2. I would also use this opportunity to teach about other people that have fought for equal rights for all, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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people. One day a bus driver demanded that she give up her seat so that a white man could sit in it and when she refused she was arrested. Rosa Parks being arrested sparked a protest that spread and people all over the country started fighting for justice for colored people. Personal reaction: I have heard the story of Rosa Parks before but I have never read the children's book. I felt a little emotional as I was reading it because I feel like racism is such an unfair and hateful thing. I will definitely be adding this book to my personal library. I can't change the past but I can raise my children to love all people regardless of things like race.
Extension ideas:
1. As a teacher, I would discuss how hateful and wrong it is to not like someone because of their race, we would discuss things that we can do to fight racism in our community today, and we would talk about what should be done in the future to prevent racism.
2. I would also use this opportunity to teach about other people that have fought for equal rights for all, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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LibraryThing member heidimaxinerobbins
A succinct history of Rosa Parks. This book has great pictures with descriptive facial expressions and talking bubbles. There are some great explanations about segregation that are easy for children to understand. There are stories of Rosa Parks standing up for herself at different point in her
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life. I learned things about her I didn't know! Great book! Show Less
LibraryThing member DGRachel
I love this series. Brad Meltzer does a great job simplifying biographies, without losing important details. The illustrations are absolutely adorable, as well.
LibraryThing member Sarah220
I read this as part of Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge and am not the intended audience but still very good. I appreciated that Meltzer clarified that Rosa Parks's act of defiance was intentional. She acted with purpose and agency to create the change that she and other Civil Rights leaders
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wanted to bring about. Good lesson for children that "ordinary" people can change the world. Show Less
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Physical description
40 p.; 7.98 inches
ISBN
0803740859 / 9780803740853