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A Gift for Gita
Rachna Gilmore
Illustrated by Alice Priestley
Paperback, $7.95;
ISBN 0-88448-239-1
8-1/2 x 8-1/2, 24 pages,
color illustrations
Children/Multicultural;
Grades 3-6
CHILDREN'S BOOKS:
AMADI'S SNOWMAN—New
GIVE A GOAT—New
UNDER THE NIGHT SKY—New
CARPET BOY'S GIFT, THE
EVERYBODY'S SOMEBODY'S LUNCH
GIFT FOR GITA, A
GOAT LADY, THE
HEALTHY FOODS FROM HEALTHY SOILS
JUST FOR ELEPHANTS
KEEP YOUR EAR ON THE BALL
LIFE UNDER ICE
LIGHTS FOR GITA
LUCY'S FAMILY TREE
MUSHROOM MAN, THE
MUSKRAT WILL BE SWIMMING
OPENING DAY
OUR FRIENDSHIP RULES
PLAYING WAR
PROJECT PUFFIN
ROSES FOR GITA
SARAH'S BOAT
SAVING BIRDS
SAY SOMETHING
SEA SOUP: PHYTOPLANKTON
SEA SOUP: ZOOPLANKTON
SHELTERWOOD
SHY MAMA'S HALLOWEEN
SPIRT THAT MOVES US, THE (VOL.I)
SPIRT THAT MOVES US, THE (VOL.II)
SPIRT THAT MOVES US, THE (VOL.III)
STONE WALL SECRETS
TALKING WALLS
TALKING WALLS: THE STORIES CONTINUE
THANKS TO THE ANIMALS
TRAVELS WITH TARRA
VERY BEST BED, THE
WELCOMING BABIES
WHEN THE BEES FLY HOME
WHO BELONGS HERE
- ...It is a wonderful story, presenting a view of immigration not generally seen in books for children...namely, whether or not to return to the country of origin. Gita’s wondering when her feelings of longing for India ended and her feeling at home in Canada are expressed in a very moving manner...—Grace Ruth, Children’s Materials Selection Specialist, San Francisco Public Library
- Canadian Children’s Book Center Choice
Gita’s father announces that he has received a job offer back in India. Gita’s beloved grandmother is visiting from India and would love to see them all return, but Gita has made friends and put down roots in her new home. A warm and touching story about the importance of friendship and stability, and the meaning of "home."
Teachers Take Note:
In the increasingly complex society in which we live, it is crucial for children to have opportunities to discuss "who belongs here" and to discover what makes a place "home." Tilbury House has a tradition of publishing titles on the complex subject of immigration today. The Gita books join Shy Mama's Halloween and Who Belongs Here? as outstanding resources for children on this important theme.
A Gift For Gita will help inspire classroom conversations about:
• Indian cultures and traditions
• Job relocation
• Immigration experiences
• Family heritage
Resources:
• Building Understanding for the Immigrant Experience
American Family Immigration History Center: Between 1892 and 1924 over 22 million passengers and members of ships' crews came through Ellis Island in the port of New York. This is the official Ellis Island web site: www.ellisisland.org
Museum of Immigration on Angel Island: This is the immigration center many Asian families went through on the West Coast. There were much stricter quotas placed on Asians coming to the United States than European immigrants. For a better understanding of these and other issues visit the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation. www.aiisf.org
• Asian Cultures
The Asia Society's online clearinghouse for K-12 Asian and Asian American Studies. Ask Asia offers high quality, classroom-tested resources and cultural information including engaging games, activities, and links to relevant people, places, and institutions. Ask Asia is part of a national initiative designed to provide access to quality resources on Asian and Asian American themes at the elementary and secondary level. www.askasia.org
Asia for Kids is a commercial site which offers hard to find resources for the home, classroom, or library. Its mission is to make the rich Asian heritage and its diverse languages accessible to everyone. Its collection includes books, language textbooks, videos, software, dolls, games, posters and resource materials for parents and teachers. www.afk.com
Activity:
Flags: An Immigration Awareness Activity
Adapted From: Who Belongs Here? Activity Guide by Margy Burns Knight and Thomas V. Chan (Tilbury House).
Objectives: Students will be able to:
• Identify a variety of flags from different countries.
• Explore the reasons why countries and states have flags.
• Create a flag of their own design, to symbolically portray what is important to them.
Background: There are hundreds of nations which are officially recognized in the world today. Every one of these nations has a flag and an anthem. Discussions about the symbols of nations provide teachers with the opportunity to talk with students about what brings people together so they become "one nation." Teachers may want to emphasize that while individuals may be citizens of just one nation, they can still remain connected culturally to a variety of different groups and religions.
You Will Need: A U.S. flag, your state flag, pictures of flags from different countries. It might also be beneficial to have a UN flag available as well. Construction paper and markers will be needed for students to create their own flags.
What to Do:
• Ask children why states and countries have flags.
• Have student describe familiar flags.
• Have students research a variety of national flags (India should be included to tie in with the story of Gita.) Ask the students to learn about how each flag was designed and if there have been any changes made to it.
• Have students create their own personal flags.
• Create a classroom or school flag as a group.
Classroom Conversations and Follow-Up Activities
• Discuss where and how flags are typically displayed and how they are traditionally cared for.
• Discuss why flags might inspire strong emotions from viewers or the people who display them.
• Discuss immigration and naturalization. (If possible, invite someone who has been through the process to speak to your class about their experiences.)
• Have students find out where flags are displayed in the local area. Consider inviting community members in to your class to talk about the flags they choose to display.
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Editorial Guidelines
Ordering Information
A Gift for Gita
Rachna GilmoreIllustrated by Alice Priestley
Paperback, $7.95;
ISBN 0-88448-239-1
8-1/2 x 8-1/2, 24 pages,
color illustrations
Children/Multicultural;
Grades 3-6
CHILDREN'S BOOKS:
AMADI'S SNOWMAN—NewGIVE A GOAT—New
UNDER THE NIGHT SKY—New
CARPET BOY'S GIFT, THE
EVERYBODY'S SOMEBODY'S LUNCH
GIFT FOR GITA, A
GOAT LADY, THE
HEALTHY FOODS FROM HEALTHY SOILS
JUST FOR ELEPHANTS
KEEP YOUR EAR ON THE BALL
LIFE UNDER ICE
LIGHTS FOR GITA
LUCY'S FAMILY TREE
MUSHROOM MAN, THE
MUSKRAT WILL BE SWIMMING
OPENING DAY
OUR FRIENDSHIP RULES
PLAYING WAR
PROJECT PUFFIN
ROSES FOR GITA
SARAH'S BOAT
SAVING BIRDS
SAY SOMETHING
SEA SOUP: PHYTOPLANKTON
SEA SOUP: ZOOPLANKTON
SHELTERWOOD
SHY MAMA'S HALLOWEEN
SPIRT THAT MOVES US, THE (VOL.I)
SPIRT THAT MOVES US, THE (VOL.II)
SPIRT THAT MOVES US, THE (VOL.III)
STONE WALL SECRETS
TALKING WALLS
TALKING WALLS: THE STORIES CONTINUE
THANKS TO THE ANIMALS
TRAVELS WITH TARRA
VERY BEST BED, THE
WELCOMING BABIES
WHEN THE BEES FLY HOME
WHO BELONGS HERE
- ...It is a wonderful story, presenting a view of immigration not generally seen in books for children...namely, whether or not to return to the country of origin. Gita’s wondering when her feelings of longing for India ended and her feeling at home in Canada are expressed in a very moving manner...—Grace Ruth, Children’s Materials Selection Specialist, San Francisco Public Library
- Canadian Children’s Book Center Choice
Gita’s father announces that he has received a job offer back in India. Gita’s beloved grandmother is visiting from India and would love to see them all return, but Gita has made friends and put down roots in her new home. A warm and touching story about the importance of friendship and stability, and the meaning of "home."
Teachers Take Note:
In the increasingly complex society in which we live, it is crucial for children to have opportunities to discuss "who belongs here" and to discover what makes a place "home." Tilbury House has a tradition of publishing titles on the complex subject of immigration today. The Gita books join Shy Mama's Halloween and Who Belongs Here? as outstanding resources for children on this important theme.
A Gift For Gita will help inspire classroom conversations about:
• Indian cultures and traditions
• Job relocation
• Immigration experiences
• Family heritage
Resources:
• Building Understanding for the Immigrant Experience
American Family Immigration History Center: Between 1892 and 1924 over 22 million passengers and members of ships' crews came through Ellis Island in the port of New York. This is the official Ellis Island web site: www.ellisisland.org
Museum of Immigration on Angel Island: This is the immigration center many Asian families went through on the West Coast. There were much stricter quotas placed on Asians coming to the United States than European immigrants. For a better understanding of these and other issues visit the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation. www.aiisf.org
• Asian Cultures
The Asia Society's online clearinghouse for K-12 Asian and Asian American Studies. Ask Asia offers high quality, classroom-tested resources and cultural information including engaging games, activities, and links to relevant people, places, and institutions. Ask Asia is part of a national initiative designed to provide access to quality resources on Asian and Asian American themes at the elementary and secondary level. www.askasia.org
Asia for Kids is a commercial site which offers hard to find resources for the home, classroom, or library. Its mission is to make the rich Asian heritage and its diverse languages accessible to everyone. Its collection includes books, language textbooks, videos, software, dolls, games, posters and resource materials for parents and teachers. www.afk.com
Activity:
Flags: An Immigration Awareness Activity
Adapted From: Who Belongs Here? Activity Guide by Margy Burns Knight and Thomas V. Chan (Tilbury House).
Objectives: Students will be able to:
• Identify a variety of flags from different countries.
• Explore the reasons why countries and states have flags.
• Create a flag of their own design, to symbolically portray what is important to them.
Background: There are hundreds of nations which are officially recognized in the world today. Every one of these nations has a flag and an anthem. Discussions about the symbols of nations provide teachers with the opportunity to talk with students about what brings people together so they become "one nation." Teachers may want to emphasize that while individuals may be citizens of just one nation, they can still remain connected culturally to a variety of different groups and religions.
You Will Need: A U.S. flag, your state flag, pictures of flags from different countries. It might also be beneficial to have a UN flag available as well. Construction paper and markers will be needed for students to create their own flags.
What to Do:
• Ask children why states and countries have flags.
• Have student describe familiar flags.
• Have students research a variety of national flags (India should be included to tie in with the story of Gita.) Ask the students to learn about how each flag was designed and if there have been any changes made to it.
• Have students create their own personal flags.
• Create a classroom or school flag as a group.
Classroom Conversations and Follow-Up Activities
• Discuss where and how flags are typically displayed and how they are traditionally cared for.
• Discuss why flags might inspire strong emotions from viewers or the people who display them.
• Discuss immigration and naturalization. (If possible, invite someone who has been through the process to speak to your class about their experiences.)
• Have students find out where flags are displayed in the local area. Consider inviting community members in to your class to talk about the flags they choose to display.
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