![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These lesson plans teach reading skills such as plot, inferencing, and summarizing. Much like the TV show Modern Family, this story seems as light as a souffl, but actually offers plenty of food for thought. Stella Brings the Family teaches students about diverse families and acceptance. The writing is warmhearted but sharply observed, while the winsome artwork which features a cast of roundheaded, eager-eyed children it's tightly focused and smartly composed. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her and a whole show more. "For Father's Day," Stella promises her exhausted teacher, "she wouldn't bring nearly as many people." First-time author Schiffer and Clifton-Brown (Big Bouffant) make a great team. Schiffer, Holly Clifton-Brown (illustrator) Book description Stellas class is having a Mothers Day celebration, but whats a girl with two daddies to do Its not that she doesnt have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. When Stella realizes that several people in addition to her fathers play maternal roles in her life, the problem is solved, although it does add quite a few folks to the guest list. And while her school is clearly progressive and multicultural, her peers are nonetheless perplexed (even Howie asks, "But who reads you bedtime stories like my mothers do for me?"). But Stella is the only kid in her class with two fathers. Everyone has a female parent coming, including Howie, who has two mothers. ![]() It's time to celebrate Mother's Day in Stella's class. ![]()
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