Tia Isa Wants a Car by Meg MedinaMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
A sweet story of family with lovely illustrations. I was reviewing the book for possible use in a social studies unit on personal finance - the book does nicely introduce the topic of saving for a big purchase - but I think it's better suited for a view of the experience of American immigrants through a child's eyes. I loved the connection between the family members separated by an ocean but still supporting each other financially and emotionally. This would also be a nice read-aloud during Hispanic Heritage Month, but it's really a sweet story for any time!
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Those Shoes by Maribeth BoeltsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a warm and nicely illustrated story covering themes of wants vs. needs, empathy, and fitting in. It doesn't really fit my needs for a read-aloud in a sixth grade social studies unit on personal finance, BUT it would make a nice selection for a social-emotional learning lesson. I think everyone can relate to the desire to fit in as well as to the moment when something just "clicks" for you in terms of putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
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Sunday Shopping by Sally DerbyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
With a subtle shout-out to military families, this is a sweet story about a little girl who goes "shopping" in the sales papers each Sunday evening while snuggled up with her grandma. The illustrations are a nice blend of watercolors with almost collage-like acrylic, wax pencil, and digitally manipulated images. While I don't think I'll use it as a read-aloud in my social studies unit on personal finance, this is a story worth sharing for other topics - the power of imagination, the joy to be found in intergenerational relationships, coping with the absence of a loved one.
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