On That Day: A Book of Hope for Children (Reading Rainbow Book) [Hardcover]

Andrea Patel (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Reading Rainbow Book

Sometimes bad things happen in the world. But there will always be good things in the world, too. You are one of those good things.With simple language and a heart-felt message, Andrea Patel addresses a timely and timeless question: What can you do when bad things happen? "Whatever we as teachers, and as adults, can offer the children-and each other-in the way of reassurance, and hope, and optimism, can only help heal us all." -author, Andrea Patel

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

reSchool-Grade 2-How does one address the attacks of September 11, 2001, in a picture book for young children? Patel's efforts to make her own peace with the subject have resulted in a book that does so quite effectively. Her tissue-paper collages depict, at first, a world that is "very big, and really round, and pretty peaceful." The white expansive backgrounds allow viewers to focus completely on the images and message. The author goes on to explain that "sometimes bad things happen because people act in mean ways and hurt each other on purpose." (Even preschoolers know this to be true.) The accompanying scene is simply a collage outline of America. Patel then offers a variety of ways that children, or anyone, could help the world: sharing, playing and laughing, taking care of the Earth, and being kind. Concluding pages point to the strength of the goodness that exists; listeners are reminded that they are part of that. Short sentences build into longer, cumulative lines; this repetition plugs into a familiar, oral tradition, while providing reinforcement for the ideas. Both this textual pattern and the circular, connected lines of the art break at the delivery of the terrible news. They resume, subtly, in the denouement. This book will be welcomed by those who want to mark the anniversary of the tragedy with children; it is worth noting that it would also be useful to open a dialogue in the context of any violent act.
Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Review

Patel . . . does not dwell on the tragedy [of September 11th]. Instead she encourages children to be kind, laugh, play, nurture the Earth. Simple suggestions? Yes, simple ideas, told in simple words for a complex world... The book's beauty is in its message of hope. -Times Union, Albany, New York

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1 pages
• Publisher: Tricycle Press (August 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582461007
• ISBN-13: 978-1582461007
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,370,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Ground Breaking Learning Tool!, July 5, 2002

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"lytens4uni" (Glens Falls/Albany, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: on that day (Mass Market Paperback)

When this book was shown to me in its originial copy, i was blown away! I couldnt believe that the author could have envisioned something so amazing! I was astonished by how she captured the tragedy of Sept 11th in pictures and gave words that matched so perfectly in how to teach your child about something so unthinkable. I think that every public school that deals with children from age 3-7 should have this book as a teaching aide in their school. If only people interested in buying this book could have seen the reactions it got from college level students, they would see how much this children's book really helps to understand tragedy. This is a MUST BUY!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Book of Hope and History, September 20, 2007

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Susan T. Kraft "Sue Kraft" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On That Day: A Book of Hope for Children (Reading Rainbow Book) (Hardcover)

On That Day by author and illustrator Andrea Patel is a treasure of a book for families, libraries, and especially schools. Through the images of the media almost every citizen of the world became an unwilling participant in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On That Day is a tribute to the power of goodness in the world that compensates for even the most destructive events. As an elementary school, our students benefit from annual reading of this story to help each young citizen construct meaning and create the history of 9-11. Ms. Patel's selected text engages all listeners and is inspirational to read. Her colorful, collaged illustrations suggest the text's images while offering a spring board for further discussion. As you read the author's notes, you will recognize your own feelings from "that day." This story is not only well crafted, but also timeless, in that it can transcend to related topics of peace, hope, and love. In addition to being a Reading Rainbow selection, On That Day is destine to become an award winner. We wait for future efforts from this writer with great anticipation. Andrea Patel truly is a very gifted author and illustrator who shares her stories brilliantly

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hopeful inspiration for the youngest of readers & adults., August 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: On That Day: A Book of Hope for Children (Reading Rainbow Book) (Hardcover)

I came across this book a month ago. The words haunt me -- but in a good way... "on that day, the day when the world felt like it broke." That's exactly what it felt like. The author opens a window to the young to help explain the "reactions" of adults and gives perspective. It's a big does of HOPE for children and adults. A beautiful book that stands up beyond the anniversary of September 11th. Timely -- but also destined to be a classic.