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A small history of a disagreement / Claudio Fuentes S. ; illustrations by Gabriela Lyon ; translated by Elisa Amado.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Spanish Publisher: Vancouver ; Berkeley : Greystone Kids / Greystone books, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781771647076
  • 1771647078
Uniform titles:
  • Pequeña historia de un desacuerdo. English
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Introduces young readers to the power of civil debate through a story about some upper-elementary-aged Chilean students who are divided on the issue of whether a much-loved old monkey puzzle tree should be cut down to make room for new science classrooms and computer labs at their school. Includes monkey puzzle tree facts.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Picturebook Books for Big Kids FUENTES CLAUDIO Checked out 05/18/2024 33111010940126
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A lively introduction to voting, democracy, and activism for kids.

"The message of this book, which focuses on a student body's divided opinion about an issue vital to its future, is that disagreements can lead to fruitful discussion, better understanding and great ideas." --New York Times

Should an ancient monkey puzzle tree be cut down to make room for exciting new classrooms? In this spirited picture book, students must work together to come to an agreement--but it's not as easy as it seems!

On the first day back at school after the holidays, a group of classmates notice a construction crane parked next to the old monkey puzzle tree. The school principal says the tree will be cut down to make room for new science classrooms and computer labs. The classmates are divided, with some in favor of innovation, and others calling for the protection of the thousand-year-old tree. As they protest, march, fight, and strike, one teacher offers a solution: Why not hold a debate? The principal agrees, and at the end of the debate, a student vote will end the disagreement, once and for all--or will it?

Inspirational without being didactic, and filled with warm, lively illustrations, this wonderful introduction to the process of debate, listening, and collective decision-making will be read by young and old alike for years to come.

"A refreshing and timely reminder that disagreement can--and should--be productive." --Kirkus

An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

Translation of: Pequeña historia de un desacuerdo.

"An Aldana Libros book."

Introduces young readers to the power of civil debate through a story about some upper-elementary-aged Chilean students who are divided on the issue of whether a much-loved old monkey puzzle tree should be cut down to make room for new science classrooms and computer labs at their school. Includes monkey puzzle tree facts.

Lexile 560L.

Translated from the Spanish.

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