A simple but empowering poem about creating a world, told from a young child's perspective.
When a little girl moves her hand, she changes the world as she discovers it. As she moves her known world she discovers her own power and creates everything anew.
The poem, written by Argentine poet Jorge Luján, comes from a culture saturated with magic in which even the very young can make the world by reaching out and moving it. Mandana Sadat’s imaginative illustrations deepen and enrich the text. Movi la mano / I Moved My Hand is a special contribution to the world of children’s books for the very young (and the not so young).
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
A simple but empowering poem about creating a world, told from a young child's perspective.
When a little girl moves her hand, she changes the world as she discovers it. As she moves her known world she discovers her own power and creates everything anew.
The poem, written by Argentine poet Jorge Luján, comes from a culture saturated with magic in which even the very young can make the world by reaching out and moving it. Mandana Sadat’s imaginative illustrations deepen and enrich the text. Movi la mano / I Moved My Hand is a special contribution to the world of children’s books for the very young (and the not so young).
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
| Published By | Groundwood Books Ltd — Sep 24, 2014 |
| Specifications | 32 pages | 9.5 in x 9.5 in |
| Keywords | poetry; South America; Latina protagonists; imagination and play; magical realism; countries; cultures and national identity; imagination; Spanish language; poetry for children; second language; bilingual elements; Spanish language; figurative language; poetic language; summarizing; inferring; visualizing; imagining; Common core aligned; CC Literature Craft and Structure; grade 2; picture book; fiction; |
| Written By | Jorge Luján is a prolific and highly respected author and poet. He has worked with many of the world’s greatest illustrators to create an outstanding body of work. Jorge lives in Mexico City. Visit Jorge Luján's website: http://jorgelujan.com/home.htm |
| Illustrated by | Mandana Sadat is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books who lives near Paris. Her books have been published in many countries in Europe, Asia, North America and South America. Visit www.mandana.fr. Visit Mandana Sadat's website: http://mandana.microburo.com/ |
| Written By |
| Jorge Luján is a prolific and highly respected author and poet. He has worked with many of the world’s greatest illustrators to create an outstanding body of work. Jorge lives in Mexico City. Visit Jorge Luján's website: http://jorgelujan.com/home.htm |
| Illustrated by |
| Mandana Sadat is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books who lives near Paris. Her books have been published in many countries in Europe, Asia, North America and South America. Visit www.mandana.fr. Visit Mandana Sadat's website: http://mandana.microburo.com/ |
| Audience | ages 2 and up / grades P and up |
| Reading Levels |
Lexile AD240L
Guided Reading F Reading Recovery 9-10 |
| Common Core | CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4 |
Commended, Tejas Star Reading List, 2015
“The girl's creativity and imagination aren’t merely flights of fancy, but forces with legitimate power.” —Publishers Weekly
“A tutu-clad child encounters existentialism through movement in this poem by award-winning Argentine poet Lujan.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A simple but profound picture book about the power a child has to create her own special world through movement, imagination, and magic.” —CM Magazine
“The girl’s giddy logic rings true; the marvelous use of color and expert pacing propel the dance. Sure to inspire fresh flights of fancy!” —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“A dreamy paean to creative expression.” —Booklist