Loving [Hardcover]

Ann Morris (Author), Ken Heyman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 1990 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Little ones will enjoy this enlightening encounter with people from many cultures showing their love for each other.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-- Heyman uses his camera to record scenes of families engaged in everyday activities, producing a spontaneous, vibrant look at people the world around. The intimacy between parents and their children in Loving is particularly moving, offering an exceptional interpretation of the title. The coverage is so universal that children will easily identify with at least one of the situations shown. The majority of the photographs were taken in the U. S., providing a unique opportunity for discussion about the diversities to be found here. On the Go is equally comprehensive and intriguing in its treatment of how people move themselves around--from rickshaws to camels. The photographs are splendidly displayed, one to a page, and are accompanied by a brief, provocative text. Indexes in both books repeat each of those pictures in miniature, naming the country in which it was taken. The final pages contain a pen-and-ink drawing of a world map. Both books are to be treasured and savored for their usefulness in group discussions. Early educators will want to purchase them for their classrooms, for they will never stay on library shelves. --Mary Lou Budd, Milford South Elementary School, OH
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"Clear, expressive photographs form a series of striking, multicultural images." -- -- Booklist

"Particularly moving; offers an exceptional interpretation of the title." -- -- School Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (October 19, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688063403
• ISBN-13: 978-0688063405
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ann Morris's many books include Families, Bread Bread Bread, Hats Hats Hats, On the Go, and Loving. She lives in New York City. As a children's book writer, Ann Morris has been able to successfully integrate her varied experiences in teaching young children, travel, writing, and editing. Having grown up in the polyglot public schools of New York City, where each child's ethnic heritage was revealed by his name or by the contents of the lunch box from home filled with sausages, egg rolls, matzos, or pizza, she developed a strong Interest In cultures other than her own. "I'm a gypsy by nature," she says. "I always have my suitcase packed."
She and photographer Ken Heyman once traveled across the United States to document the lives often different families. Both she and the teacher's pupils liked the snake charmer/teacher who taught class in a circus trailer with her favorite boa around her neck. Although Ms. Morris has never tried this stunt he herself, she has taught children in public and private schools in New York City, and adults at Bank Street College, Columbia Teachers College, New York University, and Queens College of the City University of New York. More recently she has been teaching writing for children at The New School.
Ann Morris left teaching to become editorial director of Scholastic's early childhood department. Now she devotes her professional time to writing and all her other time to people watching, music in any and all Forms, cat care, cooking and eating, and travel. All of these experiences, she says, provide material for her books.
In Israel Ms. Morris was caught up in the enchantment of the place as well as the conflicts that are a consequence of its history. One of her books, When Will They Stop Fighting? (Atheneum), reflects her concern about children who have become the victims of these conflicts.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loving (for preschoolers and up) by Anne Morris, December 18, 2007

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Maria McNamee-Hirt "wordwright" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Loving (Hardcover)

This book was featured on Mister Rogers episode 1712. Has concise, easy read text and excellent pictures of parents and kids from around the world doing normal activities together. Enjoying each others company in a loving way is so important for kids to see and experience. Excellent book. If your looking for something for a child or new parents without garish characters or a 'hurry-up and learn' attitude this is a very good choice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love loving!, January 12, 2009

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ednet (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Loving (Around the World Series) (Paperback)

I read this to my daughter every night. I have it memorized. I had to buy it in hard back because we wore it out!! When I have friends who have babies, for big brother and sister gifts I buy this and a few other Ann Morris books. This is our favorite though.

5.0 out of 5 stars Texas, September 21, 2010

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This review is from: Loving (Around the World Series) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my class. It arrived in a timely manner. The book was purchased new for a penny plus shipping. The book cost less than the shipping. I could not believe the cost but when the book arrived and was new I was a believer. It is a beautifully written book which captivated my students.Loving (Around the World Series) I will purchase from this seller again.