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Sparkling Colors (HBJ Treasury of Literature)
Sparkling Colors - HBJ Treasury of Literature Author:Roger C. Farr, Dorothy S. Strickland Dear Reader: A character in one of the stories in this book is upset because he is different from the other children around him. He later learns that what makes him different also makes him special. Just as the sparkling colors in a rainbow are all different, they are alike in their specialness. As you read the literature in this book, thin... more »k about how people are alike and different. We hope the stories in this book will help you enjoy the different people and wonderful experiences that make our world such a special place.
Sometimes people need to take time out from their busy lives to think about what is important. The stories that follow will introduce you to an African American family that grows closer while working toward a family goal. You'll meet a Native American boy who brings colors to his world. You'll learn about an older Swedish man who meets a difficult challenge even though some people told him he couldn't. You'll also read about some special people who use their time to care for animals in trouble.
As you read the selections in Sparkling Colors, think about what's important to you. Reading will help you learn something special about yourself and other people. Poet Myra Cohn Livingston described books this way: "Closed, I am a mystery. Open, I will always be a friend with whom you think and see." -- Sincerely, The Authors
Stories Include:
Supergrandpa by David M. Schwartz (Realistic Fiction)
The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney (Realistic Fiction)
A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams (Realistic Fiction)
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush retold by Tomie dePaola (Legend)
Sterling: The Rescue of a Baby Harbor Seal by Sandra Verrill White & Michael Filisky (Nonfiction)
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema, illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon (Folktale)
The Great Fishing Contest by David Kherdian (Realistic Fiction)