Refresh and try again. I came across Hillary Clinton’s book 2 years ago at a book sale and was intrigued by the title of the book. I wish I could read it during storytimes, but with them being in such a conservative area, I'd have a mutiny on my hands. The old adage simply means that a child is not only raised by his parents alone but is also “raised” by other important actors in the community such as friends, school, and village elders—figures that contribute to the total well-being of a child. I had forgotten too many of these lessons over the years in my fast-paced, tech-centric life, and a refresher as well as a glimpse at the larger issues was very helpful. I felt that this book gave a great sense of how we should be in our own country towards our children. Start by marking “It Takes a Village” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Inspired by her book for adults by the same name, Clinton speaks to children with a unifying message of peace and working together.
Overall, I would ha. Life is an experience, and it takes the whole village and community to make this life fulfilling and learning for our little ones. Every educator knows more than one person is responsible for ensuring our children develop to their full potential as citizens of the world. This book even though it was written in the 90's seems so relevant today. I've heard the proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" but until I had my first child, I had no idea how true that is. Hillary Rodham Clinton wrote this book with her heart in the right place. It's only leg to stand on is Frazee's beautiful illustrations. It speaks more to them then to a child. Inspiring, worth-reading. Yeah, don't give a child a beer probably, or diet pills, or let them drive a car, and maybe also don't let them watch extremely violent things regularly especially if they can't understand the context and yo. The problem our children have in our country is that many parents are too damn lazy and expect other people--teachers, school counselors, day care centers, nannies, etc.--to raise their kids, and to teach them discipline and morals. This feels like a product rushed to cash in on 2017's political climate.
It takes parents, churches, schools, businesses and others. Isn't it funny that a concept as lovely as working together to be better citizens and create a better future citizenship could be seen with such derision?
It made me feel more grounded. Now, 20 years later, I'm all about parenting and politics! Men and women, young and old, are shown selling peanuts, cloth, pottery, and mats. After we had a discussion about the book. Even though this book was written in 1996, it is relevant today. I originally loved the idea of a woman in office based on Hillary's strong persona. I believe that she does have a lot of compassion for children. Obama's book- much better read! Skeptics may dismiss this book if they dislike the author. Inspired by her book for adults by the same name, Clinton speaks to children with a unifying message of peace and working together. YES! She does this at her Montessori school. It takes many others and it seems there are some areas of our country that lack these values. We get to see the forest and the. But that said, I was a bit disappointed that this 10th anniversary edition of her groundbreaking book was not updated for 2007 audiences. This book mad eme feel so separate from Hillary. “We need to understand that there is no formula for how women should lead their lives.
Thinking it was a sort of autobiography, I learned that the title was derived from an old African saying, “it takes a village to raise a child”. This book made me feel very disconnected from Hillary Clinton. And I know I have said this before but school librarians are in an invaluable position to see all the children in the school for at least three years, usually four or five, sometimes six, depending on the type of school.
The problem our children have in our country is that many parents are too damn lazy and expect other people--teachers, school counselors, day care centers, nannies, etc.--to raise their kids, and to teach them discipline and morals. But I loved this book and found myself nodding and saying, "Yep," to much of what she said.
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I am glad I checked it out. You can explore the idea of community and belonging and all that good stuff and make it into a beautifully packaged book, simple and well-illustrated, for kids of all ages, ala "All the World" (Scanlon) or "Peace" (Halperin). Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. I can honestly say it benefitted me. I read subversive books...evil books! Most of the data in the book is outdated and reads as a very long campaign speech. Lovely in words, illustrations, and message. Surpri. Especially when, as of 2020, that... never really happened? She set a place with name tags for each of us. I am glad I checked it out. Or more. This brings a singular understanding of the web woven by the children's personalities and their families. Well written, and with beautiful illustrations by Marla Frazee, the book makes a great gift for young children. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26, 1947) was the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in the cabinet of President Barack Obama. And I am so glad I read it. To see what your friends thought of this book. She served tea and then read this book to us.
An amazing book about how the whole universe conspires to create the right ambience for a child to grow up in. Kids need their parents, not a village or Big Government. This is a very light book.
Has anyone read this aloud with their children? There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Clinton's books is beautifully illustrated by Marla Frazee and shares the message that we are in this together and together we have to care for each other. She served as the 67th Secretary of State after nearly four decades in public service advocating on behalf of children and families as an attorney, First Lady, and US Senator. Did it change your opinion of the author? In fact, there were times I got so lost in what she was saying that I forgot I was listening to Hilary and not a talk from General Conference. I grew up in a small town not unlike the ideal "village" portrayed by Mrs. Clinton. Although this book was published 14 years ago, and the generation of children (of which I was a part of circa 1996) Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks of, is now in early adulthood, the book's thesis that not only must society make accomodations for its children, but the parents of said children also, is still very relevant in 2010. I began reading (listening to) this fully expecting to scoff and roll my eyes, and say, "THIS is why no one likes Hilary." Wow! There are many things we teach children about what is good and stable and how to be ready to deal with society and the outside world. Barack Obama's book, The Dreams of My Father had the. On page 290 of her book, Clinton states that it is the responsibility of the government to “Keep America the world’s strongest force of peace, freedom, and prosperity.” Her. Basically Clinton outlined truths and reminisces about her experiences and those are truly delightful bits. This feels like a product rushed to cash in on 2017's political climate. Or more.
Or am I the gullible recipient of a targeted message? While I agree with the overall sentiment, I was surprised at all the "video games will make children violent!" I was disappointed because I'd hoped to get a better insight into Hillary, the person. More a book for adults than a book for children, but it still has lovely illustrations and an important message.
In the end, Yemi learns, along with readers, that "It takes a village to raise a child." I was raised by a single divorcee mom was very conservative in her parenting methods. she stresses that it takes a village to help children to develop to their full potential. Received a copy of this book from a signing event hosted by another branch of the book store I work for and it still holds up as a wonderful example of everyone accepting and working with each other. Forgive my repost.