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APPENDIX 1: INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITY PLANNING/ EVALUATION SHEET

SECTION 1: PLANNING

Intergenerational Facilitators:_______________________________________________________

Date of Intergenerational Activity:___________________________________________________

Intergenerational Activity: __________________________________________________________

Child group (specify):

Adult group (specify):

In (circle one): Children’s Classroom Adults’ Space Shared Space Outdoors Other (specify):

The goal for intergenerational opportunities is to support mutual benefit through interactions and relationships. Objectives that can support this goal are listed below.

Participants will have the opportunity to achieve the following objectives: (check all that apply)

OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES

Be Generative/Nurturing/ Helpful/Caring Take Initiative

Interact/Communicate (verbal/non-verbal) Reminisce/Reflect

Enhance Self-Esteem/Pride in Accomplishment Be creative

Have Personal Choice/Make Decisions Motor skills (fine or gross motor)

Stay on Task/Complete an Activity Other (specify)

Work as a Team/Cooperate Other (specify)

Learn New Terms/Skills Other (specify)

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What materials are needed to carry out this activity? (indicate amount of materialsneeded per group, pair, or individual).

How many adults will participate? __________ How many children will participate? __________

Children and adults who might benefit most or enjoy participating in this activity themost?

How will the space be set up to accommodate participants’ social/emotional/cognitive/physical needs?

What staffing assistance is needed to carry out this activity?

What is the anticipated procedure/method?

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SECTION 2: IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION

Duration (in minutes): _____________________________________________________________

List older adult and child participants (i.e., adults’ names and children’s name):

Participants in this opportunity achieved the following objectives: (check all those that apply)

OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES

Be Generative/Nurturing/ Helpful/Caring Take Initiative

Interact/Communicate (verbal/non-verbal) Reminisce/Reflect

Enhance Self-Esteem/Pride in Accomplishment Be creative

Have Personal Choice/Make Decisions Motor skills (fine or gross motor)

Stay on Task/Complete an Activity Other (specify)

Work as a Team/Cooperate Other (specify)

Learn New Terms/Skills Other (specify)

What suggestions do you have for modifying this activity?

What kinds of follow-up opportunities could stem from this intergenerational activity?

Please, provide examples of the interactions that occurred between each adult and child partnership.

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APPENDIX 2: INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION TRACKING FORM

This form can be used to insure that all child and adult participants are given an equalopportunity to join the intergenerational sessions. Sometimes, especially with children, ifa participant refuses an invitation to join intergenerational activities a few times, staffwill quit asking that person to join. Instead, staff should note the child’s hesitancy andwork to prepare activities that will be interesting and comfortable for the child. The formalso helps to determine how often participants join intergenerational activities. To usethis form at your program, fill in the adults’ and children’s names (you might find iteasier to group names by program or classroom) and make copies of the master form.Then, simply check off whether a participant was present when an intergenerationalactivity was facilitated, whether they were invited to join the activity, and whether theychose to join the intergenerational session.

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APPENDIX 2: INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION TRACKING FORM

Date: ______________________________________________________________________________

Time: ______________________________________________________________________________

Children’s Class: ____________________________________________________________________

Adults’ Group: _____________________________________________________________________

Facilitator(s): ______________________________________________________________________

Children’s program: _________________________________________________________________

Adults’ Program: ___________________________________________________________________

ADULTS PRESENT INVITED JOINED CHILDREN PRESENT INVITED JOINED

Intergenerational Top Ten Book Lists

By Nori Morganstein, Youth Services Librarian/Assistant Director, Brewster Ladies’ Library. For more books with intergenerational themes, check out BridgesTogether.org/Books

Top Ten Picture Books 1) Nana in the City by Lauren Castillo (4-7 year olds)

2) My Grandma’s a Ninja by Todd Tarpley (4-8 year olds)

3) The Farmer and the Clown by Marla Frazee (4-7 year olds)

4) Grandpa Green by Lane Smith (5-9 year olds)

5) Mrs. Katz and Tush by Patricia Polacco (3-7 year olds)

6) My Hippie Grandmother by Reeve Lindbergh (4-8 year olds)

7) Miss Tizzy by Libba Moore Gray (4-8 year olds)

8) Abuela by Arthur Dorros (3-7 year olds)

9) Mr. George Baker by Amy Hest (4-8 year olds)

10) Grandma Drove the Garbage Truck (4 -8 year olds)

Top Ten Middle Grade Books 1) The Giver by Lois Lowry

2) Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech

3) The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnette

4) The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

5) Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L Holm and Matthew Holm

6) The Fourteenth Goldish by Jennifer L Holm

7) One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams Garcia

8) Seven Stories Up by Laurel Snyder

9) Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Bjork

10) The Witches by Roald Dahl

Top Ten Teen Books 1) The Book Thief by Marcus Zusack

2) Matched by Ally Condie

3) How’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones

4) The Marvels by Brian Selznick

5) Some Day This Pain Will Be Useful to You by Peter Cameron

6) Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King

7) The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick

8) Unbecoming by Jenny Downham

9) Croak by Gina Damico

10) The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

© Bridges Together, Inc. 2015

Let’s Get This Party Started: Ice Breakers

Icebreaker Activities

Icebreaker activities are quick and easy activities used to help group participants relax and get to know one another. When participants talk about something familiar and easy, they begin to feel comfortable hearing their voice in a group while they get to know each other. A successful icebreaker can set a positive tone for the rest of the meeting.

Tried and true icebreakers (Listed according to Multiple Intelligences)

Word Smart Alliteration exercise: Tell us your name and an adjective that

begins with the same letter as your first or last name and describes you in some way. For example, Hilarious Hal, Artistic Alison or Jolly Jenny. (This helps strengthen memory)

Acrostic poem: An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. Write an acrostic poem where the first letter of each line spells out your name.

Find three interesting facts about the person sitting next to you. Introduce that person to the group.

Logic Smart Human Bingo: Using the bingo card provided below, mingle with others in the group, and when you discover a shared interest, sign each other’s square. The first person to get “bingo” wins!

Adjective Matching Game: Participants write five adjectives about themselves on five slips of paper, and then put all the adjectives in one big box or bowl. Select an adjective from the bowl and try to find the person who matches the adjective.

Have the group line up in alphabetical order using first name.

© Bridges Together, Inc. 2015

Picture Smart Using the art materials provided on the table:

Depict your favorite tree and share about it. Why is it your favorite tree?

Make a collage that lets us get to know you.

Each person brings a baby picture of themselves. The group will match the picture to the proper person.

Nature Smart Fill a bag with objects found in nature such as pinecones, leaves, flowers,

abandoned nests. Pick an object from the bag and share about it. Tell us what comes to mind when you see and touch this object.

Dust of Snow: Read Robert Frost’s poem “Dust of Snow” and talk about a recent time when something in nature changed your mood in some way.

Body Smart Say hello with your body: salute, wave, high-five. The group repeats your gesture.

Scatter and Gather: Cluster into small groups around the room based on something you have in common. For example, you all are: pet-lovers, wearing boots, have dark hair, love the ocean, play an instrument, are athletic, enjoy reading or enjoy science.

Human Knot: Each person puts in their right hand and takes someone’s hand and repeats with the left hand. Then they must untangle from each other without letting go.

Music Smart Clap a greeting or whistle a tune for the group. The group responds by echoing the

sound.

Music Box: Make a list of music-related questions and put them in a decorative box. Have each group member select a question from the box. Sample questions: Which musician (living or dead) do you most admire? What is your favorite genre of music? If you could play any instrument, what instrument would you choose? Who is your favorite composer? What was the first concert you attended?

Play name that tune using several songs from different decades.

Self Smart Handbag introduction: Read Marge Piercy’s poem, “It ain’t heavy, it’s my purse.” Select

something from your backpack, purse or wallet and let it introduce you.

3 Names: “Every person has three names: One her father and mother gave her, one others call her, and one she acquires herself.” Share with us the story of your name. How was it chosen? Do you have a nickname?

Favorites box: Pass around a box with a variety of what-is-your-favorite… questions written on individual slips of paper. Each person selects one question and answers it for the group. What is your favorite TV show? Book? Movie? Outdoor activity? Way to relax? Flower?

© Bridges Together, Inc. 2015

People Smart Conversation Cards: Using the Bridges Together Grand Conversation Cards, find

someone in the group who you don’t know and ask them five questions.

Partner Introduction: Pair up with someone you don’t know and ask them three questions such as: What do you like to do in your free time? Tell me about a memorable meal. What is your favorite outdoor activity? What is the last book that you read? Then introduce them to the group.

Three things in common: Talk to someone you don’t know and discover three things you have in common. You can ask about their interests in music, nature, sports or family and friends.

© Bridges Together, Inc. 2015

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Likes to eat outdoors

Animal lover Gardener Chocolate lover Can read a map

well

Enjoys Cooking

Plays a team sport

Tea drinker

Hiker Afraid of snakes

Plays an Instrument

Likes chatting

ME!

Can carry a tune

Enjoys TV and Movies

Loves to read

Can do the Hula hoop

Does Jigsaws

Enjoys traveling Dancer

Does Yoga

Thinker

Can draw more than a stick

figure Coffee drinker

Quiet and reserved

Engaging the Bookend Generations: Library Activities

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Libraries – known for being welcoming, supportive and full of all types of resources – can serve

as an ideal setting for building intergenerational bridges. Take a look at these ways to create

intergenerational (IG) programming in your library.

Book Club Not surprisingly, libraries are full of books and book lovers! So what better way to foster

intergenerational relationships and learning than running an intergenerational book club? Because

books provide a wonderful way to explore meaningful themes, the discussions can be fruitful to

both young and old. In Massachusetts, Arlington High School students meet up with participants

from the local Council on Aging to discuss books such as The Color Purple by Alice Walker.

Bridges Programs The Bridges Program Curricula Suite has something for everyone! Presently, we have a curriculum

for early readers, elementary schoolers, middle schoolers – and the high school curriculum is on the

way! If you’d like to learn more about a turnkey, off-the-shelf program for children and older adults,

check out the descriptions of our curricula online: bridgestogether.org/programs/ Even better,

watch Bridges: Our Smarts in action at a library! bridgestogether.org/news-2/videos/

Flat Stanley Flat Stanley, a compact book written by Jeff Brown in 1964 about a boy

who travels to California by being “flattened” and mailed in an envelope,

has spawned a spinoff activity that thousands of elementary-aged children

have participated in. In case Flat Stanley hasn’t touched your life, here is

how the project works: A child decorates his or her own “Flat Stanley” and

sends it to a friend or family member to “live” for a defined period of time.

Stanley then writes back about his time in a new place and hopefully

provides a picture or two as well! FlatStanley.com has loads of ideas about

how to use the project for children to connect with their grandparents, great-aunts and -uncles and

for seniors to connect with their grandchildren or other special youngsters in their lives.

Handicraft Program

Older adults often comment that they want to see younger generations

continue the craft traditions that they enjoy. From knitting to silk screening to

whittling, handicrafts offer the opportunity for older adults to share their skills

and hobbies to an eager group of learners: children! Likewise, children are

learning fun hobbies such as origami and finger knitting that they can teach to

adults. Libraries often house community rooms that groups can reserve, and

voilà – you’ve got a handicraft studio!

Intergenerational Art Festival Because libraries love to house rotating exhibits and collections of art work, why not display

paintings and pieces that older adults and children have created side by side? Libraries can offer a

one-time art session or an ongoing class where art lovers can meet and learn. Another option would

be to create a collaborative art piece – such as a quilt – that participants can auction off for charity.

An art exhibit opening for families of all ages would be a nice way to cap off this project.

Intergenerational Books Display in September September is Intergenerational Month, and since there are some fantastic books with

intergenerational themes, libraries can take advantage of this special month to draw patrons’

attention to them! A few that spring to mind include The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco, These

Hands by Margaret H. Mason and The Giver by Lois Lowry. However, we have a whole page on our

website dedicated to book with IG themes: bridgestogether.org/resources/books/

Intergenerational Movies Who doesn’t love a good film? Utilize equipment and space at the library to plan a fun movie night

followed by discussion questions. Some good movies for younger children with intergenerational

themes include UP and The Lorax. In fact, we have created a Recipe for Intergenerational Success all

about the movie UP: http://www.bridgestogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/UP-Planning-

an-IG-Movie-Night.pdf You can check out Bridges Together’s Movie Resource Page here:

bridgestogether.org/resources/movies/

Project READ One of Bridges Together’s advisors, Dr. Ed Klugman, has been an integral part of developing Project

READ, a literacy-based intergenerational program at Nauset Regional Middle School on Cape Cod.

Created in conjunction with the Intergenerational Experience, local older adults sit in on middle

school classes and read the short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson and then The Giver by Lois

Lowry and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. The volunteers and students complete the same

“homework” and review in small groups. It is a powerful experience for people of all ages to realize

that they may share the same “favorite line” or character!

Story Hour for Grandparents/Grandfriends and Tots

Story times are nothing new for libraries, but consider hosting one for young children and a special

older person in their lives. These story hours provide a great way for generations to interact

through music, movement and books and allow these older adults a glimpse into what is a common

activity for many toddlers and preschoolers. Additionally, it’s a nice opportunity for older adults to

network with and have time with their same-aged peers.

Teen Tech Teens love their technology! So take advantage of that skill set and

create an opportunity for them to teach older adults about their

favorite apps and software. But no need to stop there: Have

intergenerational groups create projects using digital storytelling tools

(storycenter.org) or the StoryCorps (storycorps.org) app that allows

people to record their own personal histories.

Story Walks We know how librarians hate torn and tattered books! But what if a book is “torn” for a great

intergenerational program? Take a picture book, cut each page out and then laminate them. Next,

post these weather-proof pages around a determined walk and allow patrons to follow the path

and read aloud as they walk. (Ideally, this happens outdoors, but depending on your facility, this

could be an indoor activity too.) Can anything beat curling up on a comfy chair to read? Perhaps

stepping into nature and reading with someone from a different generation can!

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Healthy Environments Across Generations

Interested in creating collaborative solutions to increase wellbeing and health acrossgenerations? The Collaborative on Health and the Environment is a great resource formore information, conferences, and more! Visit them at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/HealthyEnvironmentsAcrossGenerationsConference/213245135448120 http://www.healthandenvironment.org/

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Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest

2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the world changing Clean Water Act. Tocommemorate this legislation and Rachel Carson's involvment in raising awareness andappreciation for the natural world, the Environmental Protection Agency has announcedan intergenerational "Sense of Wonder" project. This year's project will celebrate a "Sense of Water." Teams 2 or more, composed of anolder adult and young person, will express the beauty and wonder of lakes, rivers,streams, oceans, and waterfalls through either poetry, essay, photography, or dance. Visit The Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest webpage for more information aboutthe contest, and this webpage for more information about Rachel Carson!

TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011

Children's Book Review: Say Hello, Lily

Deborah Lakritz. Say Hello, Lily. Illustrated by Martha Aviles. Minneapolis, MN: KARBEN, 2010. ISBN: 9780761345114. When five year old Lily joins her mother on a volunteer trip to Shalom House she shylymeets her former neighbor Mrs. Rosenbaum in her new home. On their way in Lily’smother introduces her to other residents at Shalom House including Mrs. Seidel and Dr.Berman, who make Lily feel welcomed by telling her about their earlier work as a shoesaleswoman and a dentist. Remembering Mrs. Rosenbaum’s art studio filled withpaintings, Lily reluctantly approaches Mrs. Rosenbaum asking her mother, “Do youthink she will still have the painting of the lilies?” On their visit to Shalom House the following week, although she is not ready to talk Lilyjoins Mrs. Seidel, Dr. Berman and Mrs. Rosenbaum in their exercise class. By the thirdvisit while celebrating May birthdays with residents Lily smiles and talks. This inspires

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her to handcraft invitations for her new friends to join her upcoming sixth birthday party.When the day arrives, Lily and her parents bring the party to Shalom House with cake,punch and balloons for Lily and her guests to enjoy. Afterwards Mrs. Rosenbaumpresents a memorable gift to Lily, her favorite painting of the orange flowers, hernamesake. Lily excitedly asks Mrs. Rosenbaum to teach her how to draw flowers. This uplifting story shows the power of intergenerational kindness as the older adults atShalom House give Lily the time she needs to learn about them as individuals. Mrs.Rosenbaum speaks wisely early in the story to Lily’s mother, “She’ll be ready whenshe’s ready.” She empowers Lily to decide when she is comfortable talking andbeginning art lessons. As Lily connects with the residents personally she begins to seethem as friends with whom she can share something as special as her birthday. With an uncommon perspective on intergenerational friendship matched withcharacterful illustrations and accessible narrative, this picture book is highlyrecommended for public and school libraries, preschools, daycares and otherorganizations working with children ages 38. Families can positively explore conceptswith children including assisted living, aging, and multigenerational relationships. Reviewed by Charity Leonette, Community Partnerships Coordinator, Allegheny CountyLibrary Association. This is a preprint of an article submitted for consideration in theJournal of Intergenerational Relationships © 2011 Taylor & Francis; the Journal ofIntergenerational Relationships is available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/. Thedefinitive version was published in Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, Volume 9Issue 2, April 2011. doi:10.1080/15350770.2011.567923(http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15350770.2011.567923).

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011

ACLA Intergenerational Academy | Summer Programs

As part of the ACLA Intergenerational Academy, we are pleased toannounce the following opportunity: Create Together: An Intergenerational Art Program Create Together is a sixweek art series for children entering grades 3 through 6 andolder adults to collaborate through the artistic process. Each 2 hour workshop is taughtby a local artist introducing participants to various media. The workshops will takeplace from 10 am to 12 pm on weekdays. All workshops start in midJune (the week ofJune 13 or 20) and will run for six consecutive weeks. Workshop size should be 1012participants (56 children; 56 older adults returning each week). Participants are askedto commit to at least 5 or the 6 weeks. Most past participants have not known eachother in advance; grandparents and grandchildren are also welcome. On Sunday, August 7 a collaborative art exhibit will be hosted at the Brew HouseAssociation, Studio 101. Hosting libraries are asked to commit to 23 hours onSaturday, August 6 to help prepare the gallery for the final show and attend the exhibitfor participant recognition. Each hosting library will be responsible for sharing and collecting brief pre and postsurveys and photo release forms to participants; providing a list of participant namesand total attendance; collecting weekly artwork with participant names until the exhibit;and completing a concluding library survey. Hosting libraries will also be responsiblefor creating a local follow up intergenerational program that will engage art programparticipants as well as new participants. Library nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, May 10. Selected libraries willbe notified before May 15. To nominate your library email leonettec [at] einetwork.netwith answers to the questions below.

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In partnership with the Brew House Association (Summer; Weekly; Up to $300 in supplies purchased by library) Intergenerational PALS Book Clubs The Intergenerational PALS Book Clubs are open to high school students in grades 912 and older adults to foster intergenerational discussion and connections within eachhosting community. Clubs meet monthly late in the third week or early in the fourthweek. Books arrive on the 1st of each month including 10 trade paperbacks, 2 largeprint (when available) and 1 audio book with discussion resources. Hosting libraries are asked to connect with their local high schools as well as providefeedback including monthly attendance and book title suggestions from readers. Librarynominations are taken on an ongoing basis. In partnership with the Highmark PALS (People Able to Lend Support) Program (Ongoing; Monthly; No Cost) Nomination Questions To nominate your library email leonettec [at] einetwork.net with answers to the followingquestions. For more information call Charity Leonette.

Library & requesting staff member namesPreferred start dateWhat audiences, organizations or individuals are you currently working withwho could participate in or support an intergenerational program? (forexample a teen advisory board, school, senior center, assisted living facility,other library staff members)Where to you see programs and services to youth and older adults in thenext 510 years?What vision do you have for intergenerational programming at your library?(includes intentional and purposeful collaborations between children or teensand older adults on series or ongoing basis)If you could create any intergenerational program or services (with nostaffing or budgetary restrictions), what would it be?

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The Legacy Project

This Toronto, Canada, and Washington, DC, based organization is bringing together thegenerations particularly with their program Across Generations. They offer free onlineactivities and guides, awardwinning books and DVDs, workshops, essay contests,exhibits, community programs, and more. Across Generations resources are availableonline a wealthy resource and readymade intergenerational activities. The Legacy Project works with children, teens, adults, and elders. Our three bannerprograms reflect the three levels at which you develop your legacy through your lifetime.LifeDreams explores individual potential and creating your life. Across Generationsexplores our connections with others and encourages closer relationships betweengenerations. Create, Connect, Change with the Legacy Project at www.legacyproject.org.

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National & International Intergenerational Projects

The Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence has generated big picture thinkingabout ACLA's work over almost ten years in connecting local public libraries with thepowerful idea of intergenerational programming and relationships. So what else great is going on out there? Here are a few programs we found:

Denver Public Schools Intergenerational Volunteer Opportunities (CO)Timber Creek High School Service Learning Academy (FL)Eckerd College Intergenerational Learning Opportunities (FL)Explorations Academy Intergenerational Lunch Discussion (WA)Life Academy Intergenerational Portfolio Management (UK)MATES (MAinstreaming InTErgenerational Solidarity) Project (Europe)West End Intergenerational Residence (NY)The Intergenerational School (OH)Intergenerational Theatre (OR)St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care (WI)Macklin Intergenerational Institute (OH)New Jersey Intergenerational OrchestraIntergenerational Learning Center (MN)Plymouth Intergenerational Coalition (WI)

Resource GuidesTOGETHER: Guide of Ideas for Planning and Implementing IntergenerationalProject MATES Project (2009)Intergenerational Community as Intervention Annie E. Casey Foundation (2005)

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011

Children's Book Review: My Abuelita

Tony Johnston. My Abuelita. Illustrated by Yuyi Morales. NewYork, NY: Harcourt Children’s Books, 2009. ISBN: 9780152163303. Morning adventures of a grandmother, abuelita, and grandsonpreparing for the day’s work explode with imagination in thisvibrant picture book. A loving abuelita and caregiver involves hergrandson in her stretching, humming, yodeling, and breakfastmaking. When Abuelita is dressed and the car is packed withprops, then they are ready to go. Her young grandson looks

forward to the day when he can be as his creative grandmother, a storyteller. The movements of this expressive story demonstrate a strong intergenerational bondbetween a talented grandmother modeling acceptance and selfconfidence to hergrandson. Even with hair the ‘color of salt’ and face ‘as crinkled as a dried chile’Abuelita transcends aging stereotypes with vitality. The vivid colors and textures fill the doublepage spreads uniquely illustrated usingdigital photographs of polymer clay, wire, felting wool, acrylic paints, fabric, wood,metals and Mexican crafts. Spanish words and their meanings are introducedthroughout the story. Ages 48. Reviewed by Charity Leonette, Community Partnerships Coordinator, Allegheny CountyLibrary Association. This review was printed in The Journal of Intergenerational

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