I read this book because I wanted to make sure that it was appropriate to use as a book for book club for my third grade students. I think it is a great choice for this purpose. Children will need help with some decoding of words and defining some wonderful vocabulary. I loved how Henkes handled the difficult subject matter on many values. The adults in this book are wise and perceptive. They are wonderful examples of how children should be treated with respect to guide them through difficult moments in their young lives. I look forward to the conversations my students with have with each other!
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Sun & Spoon
(2004, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Kevin Henkes)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Boy seeks something to remember his grandmother.
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for Ages 8 and Up
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About Sun & Spoon
Parents need to know that the theme is the different ways people deal with grief and loss.
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- Families can talk about holding onto memories of loved ones. How do you keep close the people you miss most?
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