In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1947 Newbery Medal Miss Hickory by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey. This book is filled with fun characters, nature, and a little bit of magic. Grab a cup of coffee and listen along to our conversation as you run errands, clean your house, or whenever you like to listen to podcasts!
Themes and Ideas to Discuss with Children:
- Pride
- Service
- Compassion and empathy
- Science: Tree Grafting, Seasons, Animal Behaviors, Animals that help disperse seeds
- Geography: New Hampshire
How to make your own Miss Hickory:
Nature Weaving Ideas:
Lithography:
Introduction to Lithography – Khan Academy
Simple Lithographic Printing (Video)
If you enjoyed Miss Hickory, you might enjoy these books as well:
Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Seasons, and Spirit by Hannah Anderson
The Doll’s House by Rumer Godden
The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
Goldie the Dollmaker by M.B. Goffstein
Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien
Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel
Newbery Honor Books from 1947:
The Wonderful Year by Nancy Barnes
Big Tree by Conrad Buff and Mary Buff
The Avion my Uncle Flew by Cyrus Fisher
The Hidden Treasure of Glaston by Eleanore M. Jewett
The Heavenly Tenants by William Maxwell
Leah’s Pick for Our Next Book:
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
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Interval Music: “Carefree Kevin” MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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