Category Archives: International

Everyone Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley

Posted on November 16, 2019 by savvywriter

When I walked into the kitchen… I looked into the pot to see what was cooking. The rice was bright yellow! Her grandmother in Puerto Rico had taught her how to cook with turmeric. Turmeric makes rice yellow. Continue reading →

Posted in Bilingual, Family, International, Uncategorized | Tagged basmati, Biryani, children's books about food, Chinese dishes, cooking, family meals, Indian dishes, international cooking, Italian cooking, pigeon peas, tofu dishes, Vietnamese cooking | Leave a comment

Celebrating Chinese Festivals

Posted on February 5, 2019 by savvywriter

The Chinese New Year is coming! The beautifully decorated streets are full of people playing drums, performing the lion dance and setting of firecrackers! Continue reading →

Quote | Posted on February 5, 2019 by savvywriter | Tagged China, Chinese culture, cultural festivals, festivals, International festivals, multiculturalism | Leave a comment

Take Me Out to the Yakyu

Posted on May 25, 2018 by savvywriter

It’s baseball season! If you know a child who loves baseball, Take Me Out to the Yakyu is the perfect picture book! In this colorfully illustrated book, a young boy tells you all about how he enjoys going to the beloved ballgame … Continue reading →

Posted in Bilingual, Family, International, Sports, Uncategorized | Tagged baseball, bilingual children's books, Japan, Japanese culture, Japanese food, Sports, yakyu | Leave a comment

1, 2, 3, Sí!: A Numbers Book in English and Spanish

Posted on January 26, 2018 by savvywriter

In celebration of Multicultural Children’s Book Day tomorrow, CalicoKidz is reviewing 1, 2, 3, Sí!: A Numbers Book in English and Spanish, a colorful, fun and educational board book for young children who are beginning to learn to count. It’s colorful … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, art, Bilingual, board book, diversity, International, Math, Music, Uncategorized | Tagged bilingual children's books, board book, counting, diverse children's books, Jump Into a Book, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Read Your World, San Antonio Museum of Art | Leave a comment

Here Is the World: A Year of Jewish Holidays

Posted on December 12, 2017 by savvywriter

Here’s a menorah, with candles to light. Here are some latkes. Come take the first bite! Continue reading →

Quote | Posted on December 12, 2017 by savvywriter | Tagged Chanukah, edible sukkah, edible torah, Hanukkah, Jewish children's books, Jewish recipes, Judaism, Passover, Purim, religion, religious diversity, Shabbat, traditions | Leave a comment

My Name is Celia Cruz: The Life of Celia Cruz / Me Llamo Celia Cruz: La Vida de Celia Cruz

Posted on September 26, 2016 by savvywriter

It’s Hispanic American Heritage Month, and in recognition I’m reviewing the bilingual picture book My Name is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/Mi Llamo Celia Cruz: La Vida de Celia Cruz. Celia Cruz was a salsa music legend, known as the … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on September 26, 2016 by savvywriter | Tagged Celia Cruz, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latina women singers, Salsa music | Leave a comment

Bijoy and the Big River

Posted on January 26, 2015 by savvywriter

January 27th is Multicultural Children’s Book Day and to celebrate I am reviewing Bijoy and the Big River. Learn about the daily lives through a young boy’s journey through the Brahmaputri River, also known as the Burha Luit or “Big River” in his Indian village of Assam. … Continue reading →

Posted in International, nature, Uncategorized | Tagged Brahmaputri River, children's books about India, India, Indian villages, Multicultural Children's Book Day | Leave a comment