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Who Owns the Sun? |
Author: Stacy Chbosky
Published: 2004-06 |
List price: $19.95
Our price: $13.57
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Wonderful book written by a child who has a firm grasp on the beauty of humanity! My kids love it!
Who Owns the Sun?
I borrowed this for free from the library. It is an excellant book for a 3rd grader. I used it with the Five in a Row study.
This is a book that stays with you
The story unfolds as a dialogue between father and son. It reveals the heartbreak of slavery in a slave family. This is told in a manner that is neither preachy nor detached.
I have brought my copy to the library to encourage them to order it and have recommended it multiple times.
Who Owns the Sun?
We homeschool and this book was recommended through the "Five in a Row" curriculum, by Jane Claire Lambert. Perhaps the main theme of Who Owns the Sun? is the value of uniqueness of a human being. Just as no one can own the sun or the wind, so no one can own the person's soul, even if the person is a slave.
This is a thoughtful, tender story introducing the reality of slavery and through it we discussed things like: family relationships, (listening to a father's wisdom, as the boy demonstrates when he listens carefullly to what his father says), perseverence through difficult situations, changes and seasons of life (the father lives long enough to see his children live as free men) It is packed full of opportunites for discussion and the pictures are vibrant and colorful. We really enjoyed this book.
Exceptional book
Being a certified teacher and Homeschool mother of 2, I'm constantly on the lookout for great children's book that teach important messages, and this is a great one. It's written by a young student herself, and illustrated as well. The book content hits deep truths within us.
I used this as a springboard for many discussions and lessons, including studying Harriet Tubman and slavery in the south. My 5 year old loved reading it over and over, and was introduced to such a difficult topic in a simple and truthful way.
I stongly recommend this book!
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