|
The Best Part of Me: Children Talk About Their Bodies in Pictures and Words | 
 enlarge | Author: M. Tingley
Creator: Wendy Ewald
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
Buy New: $11.55
You Save: $5.44 (32%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 141986
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 10.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0316703060
Dewey Decimal Number: 810.8035
EAN: 9780316703062
ASIN: 0316703060
Publication Date: January 1, 2002
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Wendy Ewald asked children a compelling question-What is the best part of you? The resulting book captures children's thoughts about their bodies in striking photographs and disarmingly honest words. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving, always provocative, The Best Part of Me is a distinguished, deeply personal book that is sure to be welcomed by teachers and parents looking for creative ways to discuss body image, self-esteem, and diversity and children.
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Not as good as I had thought August 24, 2008
I was a bit disappointed in this book. I loved that the children were encouraged to write about a part of themselves they were particularly proud of, however, many of the entries weren't especially notable. My favorite was the last one about the girl's hands. That was exquisite!
 Inspiring Idea November 6, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I shared this book with my third grade class in the beginning of the year. Each double page spread has a child's writing (best self-edited) and a black and white photo. Since the writers were close to their ages, they could model their own writing after the writing in the book. Each child chose their "best part" to write about and then posed for a picture of their hair, feet, etc. I used a digital camera to take black and white photos. The lack of color really emphasized their work. These are now mounted on their lockers for all to see and I have never had as many comments on student writing. This book could inspire writers of many ages.
Interaction at its Best September 17, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great book. What an easy way to get children involved with writing associated with literature. Not only does The Best Part of Me expose children to engaging prose, which they can relate to, it also gets them thinking about what they might say about their own bodies. This is an easy and instant writing project for any classroom, K-12, and the end project creates a terrific bulletin board. The book is worth every cent.
Photos that touch your heart May 29, 2002
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
My wife, Marilyn, did a Best Part of Me project with one of the classrooms she consults with. The children who wrote and the shildren and adults who saw the photos and the writing about them were engaged.Wendy Ewald is an amazing person who uses a camera as a way to learn.
 knees & elbows & necks, oh my! March 8, 2002
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Immediate, poetic & bright this big book brings you up close & personal with children's feet, hands, eyes, backs, hair, elbows in award-winning Wendy Ewald's magical photos.The poems penned by these 15 youngsters are funny & eloquent, touching & proud. As is usual with children, it's more about what they don't say as much as it is about what they do. Bound to get kids thinking about what they like about their bodies, might even get them writing little ditties about it too! A must in a classroom or school library! The poems & black & white photos in THE BEST PART OF ME are drawn from Literacy Through Photography, a program Wendy Ewald originated in the public schools of Durham, North Carolina.
|
|
|
Disclaimer: This is an Amazon storefront - the products referenced on this site are manufactured and sold by other parties and sold through Amazon.com We make no representations regarding either the products or any information vendors offer about their products. Any questions, complaints, or claims regarding the products must be directed to the appropriate manufacturer or vendor, or to Amazon.com. |
| |
