Book Review: Friends are Friends, Forever

This story is about friendship. Two best friends named Dandan and Yueyue celebrate Lunar New Year together for the last time in China because Dandan is moving to a new country. They are both sad. They make a snowflake craft with red paper and string and put it outside to freeze. Then they hang up their snowflakes outside on a tree. It’s very pretty. Yueyue gives Dandan a spool of string and red paper to take with her. At her new school, Dandan doesn’t feel like she fits in. But one day she meets Christina and they become friends. Dandan shows her how to make a snowflake, too. Friends are forever because they make good memories. I liked this story because the book inspired me to do the snowflake craft just like Dandan. I would like to tell my friends how to make the craft, too. 

Tegan with her red snowflake craft from the book Friends are Friends, Forever. 

Thanks for the review, Tegan! Look for this heartwarming story in a local bookstore or library. Do you celebrate Lunar New Year? Tell us in the comments!

Book Review: Bug Club

Learn About the Grandfather Teachings

Hi Readers!

The Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings were given to the Anishinaabe Peoples many, many years ago. They serve as a guide for being safe and happy in the world.

Learn more with author Nancy Cooper by clicking the play button below.

Grandfather Teachings by Nancy Cooper and Ningwakwe George (read by Nancy Cooper), Chickadee January/February 2021

It’s Asian Heritage Month!

Hey readers,

May is known as Asian Heritage Month! This month we celebrate all the incredible contributions that Asian people have made throughout history. There are many people who belong to South Asian, East Asian, and South East Asian backgrounds, to name a few. One way to celebrate is to read and learn about important people, past and present.

Here are some books to read:

• Watercress by Andrea Wang, Illustrated by Jason Chin
• Hair Twins by Raakhee Mirchandani, Illustrated by Holly Hatam
• Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang, Illustrated by Charlene Chua
• Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, Illustrated by Dung Ho
• Love, Sophia on the Moon by Anica Mrose Rissi, Illustrated by Mika Song

Happy reading!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Diversify Your Family Bookshelf

Hi, Owlkids Families!

I love auditing our family bookshelves to ensure they are filled with stories that represent a variety of different perspectives. It’s great to bring in new books that tell stories that are different from your own and give kids a chance to celebrate our similarities and our differences.

Looking for ways to round out your bookshelf this spring? Check out these eight amazing titles by Asian-Canadian and Asian-American authors and illustrators!

Some books our Owlkids families have been enjoying recently.

Happy reading, everyone!

— Jackie