tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27760240.post2146523781411893702..comments2024-03-27T14:08:51.191-05:00Comments on American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): A Teacher Reconsiders Virginia Grossman's TEN LITTLE RABBITSDebbie Reesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14972409006633565859noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27760240.post-60950096528050481232013-03-05T16:23:23.615-06:002013-03-05T16:23:23.615-06:00I understand the reasons for wanting to remove Ten...I understand the reasons for wanting to remove Ten Little Rabbits from libraries, which until I the grad class I'm taking on Multiculturalism in Children's Literature included it on our reading list, BUT if the libraries in my area had not had the books in their collections I would not have the ooportunity to examine the title myself making the lesson more personal. I agree that the book can full readers into thinking it is a quality book with its presentation information on various tribes, BUT if that information is incorrect then the book has indeed done a disservice by duping readers. How much of this is the author's, illustrator's and publisher's responsibilty to make sure that the books accurately present facts and do not prepetuate negative stereotypes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27760240.post-46975612198216382902012-12-12T17:12:44.282-06:002012-12-12T17:12:44.282-06:00I think the point a few of the responders have mis...I think the point a few of the responders have missed is that since this book has some misrepresentation of native peoples culture it is not actually eye opening about the diverseness of the U.S. but it is eye opening to the white washing that happens to non white peoples cultures in this country. While a small child may not appreciate more than the pretty colors in the pictures, ask yourself this question before you continue defending why you will continue reading this (or other racially/culturally misrepresenting books) to you kid: When you child reaches an age where they have questions about other peoples cultures will you be able to answer those questions knowledgeably or will you draw from your storage of misrepresented facts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27760240.post-10237669324642993412010-05-10T22:20:59.618-05:002010-05-10T22:20:59.618-05:00I recently bought this board book for my 14 month ...I recently bought this board book for my 14 month old daughter as I was captivated by the beautiful illustrations. It makes a terrific bedtime book, and she loves it. I don't think that I need to worry too much about giving her false information about Native Merican tribes just yet - I am sure that when she reaches a stage when she is ready to learn about the tribes, I will be able to find other literature to inform her. However, for now, I have no intention of removing the book from the shelf - we both derive far too much pleasure from it. In my view, it's a great shame that books can't simply be enjoyed for their own sake, and while I understand the concern with the book being used as a reliable teaching aid, I do feel that it's rather po-faced to propose that it should be removed from shelves altogether.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191381387493013089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27760240.post-87173238658270216852010-02-10T11:04:41.968-06:002010-02-10T11:04:41.968-06:00I understand the concern regarding Ten Little Rabb...I understand the concern regarding Ten Little Rabbits. As an education student (an adult with children of my own) I believe that using this book to teach counting while discussing the attire of various Native Tribes does not do 4 years olds a disservice. I do not intend to teach them at this age about the different tribe names and customs I just want them to learn to count while opening their eyes to this wonderfully diverse country that we live in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27760240.post-25127562282030477392007-07-18T08:42:00.000-05:002007-07-18T08:42:00.000-05:00I visited the National Museum of the American Indi...I visited the National Museum of the American Indian while at ALA in June. <BR/><BR/>I was surprised to find that the most well-stocked children's book in the gift shop was - you guessed it - TEN LITTLE RABBITS in board book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27760240.post-79168013866283558462007-07-18T02:35:00.000-05:002007-07-18T02:35:00.000-05:00Debbie,I've never read TEN LITTLE RABBITS--but I h...Debbie,<BR/><BR/>I've never read TEN LITTLE RABBITS--but I have read THE FIVE CHINESE BROTHERS. I bring it in to show to the students in the children literature course that I teach. In addition, we look at the illustrations in a much better version entitled THE SEVEN CHINESE BROTHERS, which was written by Margaret Mahy and illustrated by Jean & Mou-sien Tseng. I also show them an illustration of an Oompa-Loompa from the original version<BR/>of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.Elaine Magliarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829330276633865868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27760240.post-59882139639496708472007-07-17T12:36:00.000-05:002007-07-17T12:36:00.000-05:00Debbie,I spent three weeks in China recently, and ...Debbie,<BR/>I spent three weeks in China recently, and while I was gone, my in-laws presented my son with a copy of The Five Chinese Brothers. When I returned to find it, I was not very happy, but I embraced the moment as one to teach to my 6-year old why this book did not present a true or kind picture of the Chinese people. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for highlighting my article and including a link to it. <BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>TriciaTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350907653629775293noreply@blogger.com