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McLaughlin, Danielle

 
9781771382083: That's Not Fair!: Getting to Know Your Rights and Freedoms
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ISBN 10 : 1771382082 ISBN 13 : 9781771382083
Editeur : Kids Can Press, 2016

Synopsis

This unique addition to the CitizenKid collection, written by by Danielle S. McLaughlin, provides an accessible exploration of the rights and freedoms of citizens in a democracy through a series of six short stories starring Mayor Moe and the councillors of a sometimes wacky city. In each story, the councillors are first presented with a problem, and the group then makes a decision to address the problem with a new law, only to discover later there were unintended consequences. There is one councillor, Bug, who objects to each decision being proposed by commenting, ?That's not fair!? --- a sentiment familiar to children, who have an innate sense of justice. The topics are child-friendly: Should you be allowed to search someone's bag because you think they could have something of yours? Does it make sense to have a law that states people can say only nice things? Conclusions for each story include an extended discussion of the rights and freedoms featured in the story, along with three questions to ponder: Why did the councillors make their decision? Did the new law achieve its purpose? Were there any unexpected results? There are no right answers given. Instead children are encouraged to look at all sides of each issue, which engages their critical thinking skills and fosters empathy for other points of view. This book would be perfect for sparking spirited discussions on civics lessons and inspiring children to become involved citizens. The bright and humorous illustrations by Dharmali Patel keep the interest level high. A Note for Parents and Teachers and definitions of the rights and freedoms covered in each story are included at the end of the book.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dharmali was born in Mumbai, India. As a kid, she was fascinated with the world of animation. In 2000, she obtained a diploma in Applied Arts with a major in illustration. She is constantly exploring new illustration styles and loves the process of creating illustrations for children's books.

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Éditeur
Kids Can Press
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1771382082
ISBN 13 
9781771382083
Reliure
Relié
Illustrateur
Patel Dharmali
Nombre de pages
44
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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