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Al Capone Does My ShirtsMoose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school. But Natalie has autism, and when she's denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping mechanisms Moose's family has used for dealing with her disorder. When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the Warden, he knows right off she's trouble. But she's also
Moose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school. But Natalie has autism, and when she's denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping mechanisms Moose's family has used for dealing with her disorder.When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the Warden, he knows right off she's trouble. But she's also strangely irresistible. All Moose wants to do is protect Natalie, live up to his parents' expectations, and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never very far away.
Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on Alcatraz Island with their families. Choldenko's second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of a kid trying to free himself from the "good boy" stance he's taken his whole life.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/30/2004
ISBN: 9780399238611
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.76w x 0.91d
Award: Garden State Teen Book Award - Winner
Award: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Teen Award - Nominee
Award: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Texas Lone Star Reading List - Commended
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Jefferson Cup - Honor Book
Award: Nene Award - Recommended
Award: Heartland Award - Nominee
Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Honor Book
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee
Award: Isinglass Teen Read Award - Nominee
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Nominee
Award: Newbery Medal - Honor Book
Award: Carnegie Medal - Nominee
Award: Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Winner
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Nominee
Review Citations: Booklist 02/01/2004 pg. 976
Publishers Weekly 02/02/2004 pg. 78
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2004 pg. 220
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2004 pg. 265
School Library Journal 03/01/2004 pg. 203
Kliatt 03/01/2004 pg. 8
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2004 pg. 42
People Weekly 05/03/2004 pg. 46
Booksense '76 Childrens Sum 04 06/01/2004 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 376 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2004 pg. 1143
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2004 pg. 43
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 376 - Recommended, Satisfactory
ALA Best Books Young Adults 02/15/2005 pg. 1007
ALA Notable Children's Books 02/15/2005 pg. 1020
School Library Journal 09/01/2007 pg. 57
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 74909 / Al Capone Does My Shirts
Reading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 7
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★★★★★ 5
Sensitively written and beautifully illustrated
Format: Hardcover
Why Do We Cry? is an sweetly illustrated and sensitively written book for young readers. Originally published in Spanish in 2018, this English translation released 7th April 2020 from Kids Can Press is 34 pages and available in hardcover and ebook formats.
The book takes the form of a dialogue between a mother and son about why people cry and why it's good to examine and experience negative emotions so we can process them and what function tears (and crying) actually serve physiologically and emotionally. The text by Fran Pintadera (weblink in Spanish) is supported and enhanced beautifully by the nuanced illustrations by Ana Sender.
This would make a superlative reading circle, library group, or classroom read for youngsters. There's a short discussion resource at the back of the book which includes some science based information on tears and the physiological functions they perform.
Learning to process strong emotion in a positive and constructive manner is -vital- for development. I appreciated that the dialogue was sensitively handled and that the author chose to make the child male was a nice touch. I think that this could be a very valuable book *especially* given our current pandemic world situation.
Five stars. Beautiful little book with universal relevance.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
★★★★★ 5
A thoughtful book to normalize tears
Format: Hardcover
I'm a child life specialist I have heard many parents and providers tell kids (and teens) to "stop crying" or "there's nothing to cry about" or some other variation of that hurtful phrase. I now work with children who have a parent with a serious illness and those experiencing grief. Why Do We Cry? is an amazing resource that is relevant to the majority of situations experienced by kids in my practice. It is beautifully illustrated with images that reflect the emotion in the written content. This book embraces the many reasons people cry without overstepping a boundary by trying to explain or justify the feelings. I love the subtlety of normalizing a variety of feelings and the gentle truth that sometimes we cry without knowing why. I highly recommend this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022
★★★★★ 5
5 Stars!
Format: Hardcover
Mario asks his mother, “Why do we cry?” and she goes on to tell him all the different reasons that we do cry. Some of the reasons are a bit metaphorical, and might be harder for younger children to understand, but the illustrations help in those cases. (The book is aimed for 3-7 year olds, but I think the story is more fitting for ages 5 and up). The illustrations correspond well with the words on the page.
The story lets children know that it is ultimately ok to cry. I feel that the book showcasing a boy asking about crying is wonderful as some boys are told NOT to cry.
A few added pluses:
There is also a lesson that scientifically explains about tears so children can understand some of the varying reasons that tears exist. There is also a small interactive section with activities dealing with tears that will help children express their imagination.
Many thanks to Kids Can Press for granting me an e-arc to read that I chose to review. A+ on this children’s picture book!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2020
★★★★★ 4
Learn why we cry in this great kids book!
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
"Some days we cry because we call out for a hug but all we get back is an echo."
Why Do We Cry? begins with a boy asking his mother why we cry. There are many answers to such a question and the mother helps the boy explore the many reasons why we may shed tears.
As the mother explains the reasons why we cry, the illustrations become a bit surreal, to show the emotions and feelings associated with crying, from sadness to anger to grief. The mother compares and contrasts, all the while weaving a poetic story about her own life or memories and emotions.
This book reminds us that it is okay to cry, that crying can be a release, a way to heal, or let go. It helps us understand the difference between emotions and how they affect us.
There's an educational spread at the end of the book that teaches us the different types of tears, one of which--emotional tears-- is featured in this book, what they are made of, and even how much they weigh!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020
★★★★★ 5
A Beautiful & Informative Exploration of Tears and Feelings
Format: Hardcover
A nonjudgemental and supportive exploration of the reasons we cry accompanied by imaginative and thoughtful art. Beautiful and informative, the final two pages include scientific information on tears to complement the emotional context of the main part of the story. Suitable for ages 3 to 7.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020