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VIÐ
By Helen Hafgný Cova
Illustrated by Fanny Sissoko
VIÐ is a beautifully illustrated book with an important message about acceptance, courage and the richness that comes with living in an increasingly multicultural society. VIÐ deals with issues of immigration and Icelandic as a second language through the experiences of four girls (three who have grown up together and one immigrant girl who shows up at their school one day).
What does it mean to be “us”? What makes us “us” and how does that change when someone new joins the group? VIÐ is 26 pages long and is suitable for children who are learning to read, ages 6–8, although the message is suitable for children of all ages.
Snúlli lærir um virðingu
By Helen Hafgný Cova
Snúlli lærir um virðingu is the latest book in the Snúlli series. Snúlli is a philosophical character who teaches children to think about things from different perspectives and strengthens critical thinking, an important skill from a young age.
This time Snúlli ponders respect. What does it mean to show respect? Who should we show respect to? Why? And most importantly: is respect only something we show to others, or can we also show respect to ourselves, nature, places or things?
Snúlli lærir um virðingu is a book for children aged 6–10, although as with the previous Snúlli books, both children and adults of all ages have connected with the message of the books. Previous books in the series have been used in kindergartens and primary schools, both for reading and literacy.
The book is 58 pages, in landscape A4 format, with large print and large, colorful and attractive pictures.
Snúlli lærir um virðingu is also available in English here
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