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Chirchir Is Singing (2011)

by Kelly Cunnane(Favorite Author)

3.65 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

037586198X (ISBN13: 9780375861987)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Schwartz & Wade

review 1: Chirchir attempts to help many family members with their daily chores in her compound in Kenya, Africa, but for one reason or another she finds that the work is not for her. In the end her work finds her as she finds she's quite good at calming the baby by singing.An author's note follows the story and gives some fo the inspiration for the story and some background information on the daily routine of families in Kenya. Also included is a glossary of Swahili words. Illustrations were rendered in acrylics.
review 2: Set in rural Kenya, this story is about Chirchir who sings throughout the day but who can't quite find her place in the family's activities--it seems she makes a mistake whether she is helping father harvest potatoes or her mother in the kitchen and b... moreit by bit, Chirchir's song gets softer and less joyous. Until she finds one other family member who needs her help...While the story didn't really involve me emotionally, it's told well and the message is a good one especially for children who need to remember their own special gifts are precious and worth giving, they just need to find the right outlet. less

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