Cubs in the Tub
Thoughts on the Story: One of my favorites on this year's Chickadee list! There is so much to love here. Our central character, Helen Matini is a hero we can look-up to. A hero that did something that didn't immediately effect masses of people, but a hero that worked quietly to make a difference to the lives of baby animals. And though her work seemed centrally located to her place in the world, we know that each woman in history that stepped outside her expected role in society helped change the lives of those that followed. So the book can go broad in discussion with older readers, or stay focused on an adorable and heartwarming story about Helen's love of her foster babies.
Illustration Style: This artwork is described as being created with “TK”. I have looked online, asked an art teacher, and still can’t figure out what that means exactly. The illustrations look like they are made with pencil, watercolor, and perhaps some digital altering. The illustrations transport you to the time period through the clothing styles and patterns used. The colors are soft, giving the the story a gentle feel. Realistic with a touch of whimsy.
Author Website:
https://www.candacefleming.com/
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Publisher Activities:
Craft:
Paint a tiger: tutorial for kids
Draw a tiger face: step-by-step:
Videos:
Meet the illustrator and listen to the story:
Listen to the illustrator discuss her career in kid lit illustration:
Meet author Candace Fleming:
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Food Connections:
Literature Connections Base on: Theme, topic, characters, setting, curriculum connections
Related Fiction Titles:
The Wolf Keepers by Elise Broach
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick
The View at the Zoo by Kathleen Bostrom
Related Nonfiction Titles:
When Sue Found Sue: Sue Hendrickson Discovers Her T. Rex by Toni Buzzeo, illustrated by Diana Sudyka
Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson INSIPIRED the Environmental Movement by Stephanie Roth Sisson
The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever by H. Joseph Hopkins, illustrated by Jill McElmurry
Wangari’s Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa by Jeannette Winter
Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist by Christine Evans, illustrated by Yasmin Imamura
Shark Lady by Jess Keating, illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Joan Proctor, Dragon Doctor: The woman who loved reptiles by Partricia Valdez, illustrated by Felicita Sala
Tigress by Nick Dowson, illustrated by Jane Chapman
Related Poetry Titles:
The Beauty of the Beast: Poems from the animal kingdom selected by Jack Prelutsky, illustrated by Meilo So
Book of Animal Poetry edited by J. Patrick Lewis
Mammalabilia by Douglas Florian
Other Books by the Author:
Amelia Lost
Ben Franklin’s Almanac
Clever Jack
Emma’s Circus
Giant Squid
Presenting Buffalo Bill
Papa’s Mechanical Fish
Seven Hungry Babies
Smile, Lily
and many more.
Other Books by the Illustrator:
Baby Moses in a Basket
Hello Moon
Lotus and Feather
Spooky Friends
Tessa Takes Wing
First Mothers
The Firekeeper’s Son
A Ride on the Red Mare’s Back
No Hugs Till Saturday
and many more.
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