World Literature

World Literature We Recommend

Ms Gigi is an avid reader, who loves reading about the lives of people from different cultures.

Book title: Kira-Kira Author and country connections: Cynthia Kadohata (Japan and the USA) Suitable for: P4-P6 What is this book about? How is it connected to its culture of origin? This book is about two sisters from a Japanese family living in America in the 1950s. Lynn teaches Katie the Japanese term kira-kira (キラキラ), which means to glitter. When the family faces difficulties, it is up to Katie to hold the family together and remind everyone that there is some kira-kira in their future. Why do I love it? Kira-Kira is an unforgettable story that gives us an in-depth look into the life of a Japanese-American teenager in the 1950s. Katie is also an endearing main character who finds positivity in life despite the hurdles she and her family face. Who would like this book? Those who are interested in Japanese culture or historical fiction will appreciate the perspective this book offers. especially in relation to themes about family and bonds between sisters.

Ms Claudia teaches upper primary to secondary students and loves to inspire her students with stories set in important historical periods.

Book title: The Diary of Anne Frank Author and country connections Anne Frank (Germany and the Netherlands) Suitable for: P6-F3 What is this book about? How is it connected to its culture of origin? This very well-known book is made up of diary entries written by Anne Frank while hiding with her family for two years in an old office building in Amsterdam. It was originally written in Dutch and was later translated into more than 70 languages. It is one of the most widely read accounts of the Holocaust and a powerful reminder of the horrors of war. Why do I love it? Despite the simple language and vocabulary, this book is authentic and heart-wrenching. The detailed and emotional diary entries depict the circumstances faced by a Jewish teenage girl during a turbulent time in history. Who would like this book? Students who are especially interested in history and WWII will appreciate this book. They will be transported back to Amsterdam in 1942 and embark on a journey with Anne.

楊環老師喜歡從書 中看世界，也喜歡 在繪本故事中回憶 童年時光。

Ms Cori studied anthropology as an undergraduate. She likes reading about the diversity of human cultures throughout history.

Book title: Things Fall Apart Author and country connections: Chinua Achebe (Nigeria and Britain) Suitable for: F1-6 What is this book about? How is it connected to its culture of origin? Chinua Achebe is one of the most influential writers in modern African literature. This debut novel follows the life of Okonkwo, a wrestler and local hero in a fictional Nigerian clan of Umuofia. Through his story we learn pre-colonial life in Nigeria and the effects of European colonialism and missionaries on indigenous communities and traditions. Why do I love it? I thoroughly enjoy learning about different cultures and how they interact with each other. This book gave me valuable insight into some common misconceptions about African culture. Who would like this book? Anyone who would like to learn more about different cultures with a keen interest in colonialism.

書名： 《100層的房子》系列 作者： [日] 岩井俊雄/北京科學技術出版社 適合年齡： K1 - K3

內容簡介： 這套繪本系列共4本，分別是《100層的房子》、《地下100層的房子》、《海底100 層的房子》及《天空100層的房子》，形式集繪本、故事、百科、啟蒙於一身，充分 激發小朋友的想象力，暢銷日本、韓國、台灣等地。

我喜愛這本書的理由： 1. 以縱開式的方式給人全新的閱讀體驗。 2. 幫助孩子學習數字，從第1層到100層，每層都有數字標識。 3. 故事充滿懸念，細節豐富。每十層住著一種動物，故事中還介紹了動物的習性及細節。 推薦受 ： 作者岩井俊雄小的時候，母親給了他各種製作工具作為玩具，激發了他自己製作東西的興趣。 閱讀這套繪本，小朋友們自己的思維和想象力也一定會有所開拓。

書名： 《彩繪寓言故事》 主編： 任溶溶 適合年齡： P1 - P3 內容簡介： 這本書收錄了超過一百個中國古典寓言，以簡單生動的文字配合富有意境的繪 畫，將原本艱澀難讀的文言文變成一個個有趣的小故事，更適合小朋友閱讀。 我喜愛這本書的理由： 這本書裏有很多成語典故，例如《呆若木雞》、《南橘北枳》、《井底之蛙》、《曲高和 寡》等等，這些有趣的小故事和繪畫能幫助我們理解成語，還能給我們留下深刻 的印象，之後再見到這些成語，便能輕鬆辨認出來。 推薦受 ： 我想把這本書推薦給喜歡讀故事的小朋友，你一定能從書中獲得很多樂趣！ 王雪儀老師是聽著 各種各樣的故事長 大的， 喜歡讀故 事，因為故事裏的 人物總是有許多奇 妙的際遇。