Picture Book:
Is There Really a Human Race?
Author:
Jamie Lee Curtis
Illustrator: Laura
Cornell
Summary:
The title question leads to a series of wise poetry full of fun puns and
considerations about modernity’s fast-paced culture and tendency toward
competition. This delightful book brimming with fun illustrations includes reminders that sometimes it’s better to slow down and
see the beauty that surrounds us and be thankful for the help along the way.
Hanna’s Comments: I especially love the end of this book:
“So,
take what’s inside you
and
make big bold choices.
And
for those who can’t speak for themselves,
use
bold voices.
And
make friends and love well,
bring
art to this place.
And
make the world better
for
the whole human race.”
Publisher & Date of Publication: Harper Collins, 2006
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 4
# of Pages:
40
Available in Spanish? Not at present
Formats other than Book: Audio download
PBT Category:
Post 2K
PBT Topics this Book Connects with: abilities, adventure, anxiety/worry,
aspirations/dreams, attentiveness/observation/seeing, authenticity,
babies/children, beauty, blessings, challenges, competition,
creativity/imagination/ingenuity, difficulties, encouragement, gifts/talents,
grace, gratitude/thanksgiving, growing up/growth, humanity, identity/names,
individuality/uniqueness, life, perseverance, purpose, questioning/questions, righteousness,
self-acceptance/self-image/self-esteem, sports/sports stars, variety
Scripture Connections: I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully
made (Psalm 139:14); Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count
others more significant than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3); I have fought the
good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)
Idea(s) for Application: Consider reading this book to the children of your
family, faith community, or classroom when you want to discourage competition
and rivalries.
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