Set in the early 1960s, Anna has never seen anyone with dark skin, until she meets Sister Anne. At first Anna is afraid of her teacher, but she quickly discovers how wonder Sister Anne is, especially when she turns a racist remark into a powerful learning experience. Full-color illustrations.
It's the early 1960s, and Anna has never seen a person with dark skin before. At first she is afraid of her new second grade teacher, but she quickly discovers how wonderful Sister Anne is. Then one of Anna's classmates directs a racist remark toward Sister Anne. The teacher's wise way of turning the incident into a powerful learning experience has a profound impact on Anna.
Product Details
SISTER ANNES HANDS
Format: Paperback
Pages: 40
Product Weight: 0.42 lbs
Author: Lorbiecki, Marybeth
Illustrator: Popp, Wendy
Publication Date: 2000-11-29
Language: English
Series: Picture Puffin Books
Publisher: PUFFIN BOOKS
Dewey Decimal Classification: FIC
Audience Age Group: 04 to 08
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780140565348