For anyone that has grown up on a farm and has dealt with the struggles that comes with farm-living, this book is very relatable and well-appreciated.
Luba and the Wren is written by Patricia Pollaco, just like Thunder Cake. Russian language and culture is depicted in this story by the main character, Luba, living on a struggling farm with her parents. Luba, given her role as the heartfelt child with a great outlook on life despite living in a bleak home environment, reminds me a lot of Young Ju from A Step from Heaven.
Kids can read this book and appreciate it because I'm sure there are so many kids that live in bleak home environments and Luba shows them that they can rise above the negativity that they face at home.
There are so many teaching strategies you could take from this book. The book, with questions, can be a way for a teacher to relate to students on a more personal level.
The illiustrations have the same characteristics as the other Pollaco book--dark and colorful. Luba's life is dark, but she makes it very colorful.
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