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Author: Rosemary McCarney ,
Yvonne Cathcart
Publisher: Second Story Press
Imprint: Second Story Press
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 22.40cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.318kg
ISBN: 9781927583593
ISBN 10: 1927583594
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 07 April 2015
Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
[The Rosie the Red] series presents examples of real life experiences our students face. It can be embedded throughout the curriculum. The messages are terrific and are suited to children of all ages... This could be used to develop a school wide anti-bullying initiative and a commitment to social justice. You can integrate social justice, language, arts, drama, health, music and more. The possibilities are endless.-- ETFO Voice [Tilt Your Head, Rosie the Red] places a clear emphasis on the power of social change through individual contributions, with special attention paid to the power of young girls. Rosie is a unique individual whose empathy outweighs the need to be included.-- CM: Canadian Review of Materials Rosemary McCarney gets the right and light tone for her books, ensuring that she never preaches but always enlightens. And the illustrations by Yvonne Cathcart... are bright and bold and resonant with movement, adding to the story's surge to justice and resolution... This Rosie the Red series will be a welcome one for teachers and schools who are always looking for books to support important themes of diversity and social justice.-- CanLit for LittleCanadians Rosie is an optimistic, self-confident and strong role model for girls.... This is a great character book to use in the classroom. It addresses diversity, bullying, tolerance and the courage to do what is right.--Patricia Tilton Children's Books Heal Rosie's irrepressible gift for reaching out to a bullied child and making bullies rethink their harsh words carries a strong moral message about respect for others. Highly recommended.-- The Midwest Book Review This colourful and inspiring book will make a welcome addition to any home or school library.-- Resource Links Tilt Your Head Rosie the Red... accomplishes two often-irreconcilable outcomes: it's an enjoyable story and also teaches a good message.-- Winnipeg Free Press Tilt Your Head, Rosie the Red stars a charming diversity champion who will spearhead many discussions.-- Readerly - The National Reading Campaign
Author Information
Rosemary McCarney is Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations and past President and CEO of Toronto-based Plan Canada, one of the largest international development agencies in Canada. After working with organizations like the World Bank and the UN, Rosemary moved to Plan Canada, where she spearheaded the Because I am a Girl movement. She is the author of Every Day is Malala Day, Because I am a Girl: I Can Change the World, and The Way to School. Popular children's illustrator Yvonne Cathcart has illustrated ten picture books including Katharine and the Garbage Dump, It's A Jungle In Here and Being Big.
