{"product_id":"kenyas-art-isbn-9781570918490","title":"Kenya's Art","description":"\u003cb\u003eRecycle! Reuse! Make Art!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKenya’s class is on spring vacation and their teacher asked them to write a report about how they spent their time. But vacation is almost over and Kenya hasn't done anything worth noting. A late visit to a museum's recycling exhibit and a walk through her neighborhood with her daddy inspire Kenya to use her old, broken toys and other items to make art with her family. Now she's prepared to teach her whole class how to Recycle! Reuse! Make Art!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis warm and engaging companion to \u003ci\u003eKenya's Song\u003c\/i\u003e depicts the enthusiasm and creativity of one young girl in a diverse community who engages wholeheartedly with her friends, her environment, and herself.\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This third entry in the Kenya series continues the practice of  turning drab school assignments into intriguing adventures. This time  the students in Mrs. Garcia’s class are asked to report on what they did  over spring vacation. Kenya’s mom has asked her to get rid of her old  toys, but she hasn’t, nor, she realizes, has she done much of anything  over break. Kenya’s father takes her to a museum, where they encounter a  nice twist on the Recycle, Reuse, Reduce exhortation in an exhibit  called “Recycle! Reuse! Make Art!” The tour guide shows them a quilt,  explaining how this is both a beautiful and practical reuse of discarded  fabric. Then they see a mobile made out of used bottles recycled into  art. Inspired, Kenya repurposes her broken toys into both useful and  decorative objects, and she wows the class with her broken-toy  sculpture. The bright watercolors amp up the action in this artistic  take on sustainability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal Xpress Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Kenya’s class has been given an assignment to complete over the  spring vacation. The children need to write a report about what they did  over the break. Everyone seems to have done something fun or special  while on vacation, except Kenya. She hasn’t taught a puppy a new trick,  learned to play an instrument, or even gone to soccer camp. Kenya feels  like she won’t have anything interesting to write about. Her father  suggests that they go to the museum and learn something new. At the  museum, Kenya learns about recycling and reusing items. When she sees an  interesting display made out of old plastic bottles and colorful  streamers, Kenya becomes inspired to create her own “thingamabob.” This  also motivates her family to form their own works of art with old  objects from around the house. When Kenya returns to school, not only is  she excited to share her information but she is also eager to teach  everyone how to make their own thingamabobs. The colorful cartoon  illustrations are a combination of digitally overpainted watercolor and  graphite. The text and art are earnest and purposeful about recycling,  reusing, and making art. VERDICT An additional title for Earth Day and  environmental units.Linda Trice is an author, professor, and professional speaker. Her books include \u003ci\u003eKenya's Song\u003c\/i\u003e, also featuring Kenya and her family, and \u003ci\u003eCharles Drew: Pioneer of Blood Plasma\u003c\/i\u003e (McGraw-Hill). A native of Brooklyn, she now lives in Manhattan, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHazel Mitchell has illustrated several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eImani's Moon\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003eHidden New Jersey\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOne Word Pearl\u003c\/i\u003e. She is both author and illustrator of the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eToby \u003c\/i\u003e(Candlewick).“Why are you playing with that old airplane?” Mosi asked.\u003cbr\u003e             “It’s my prize,” Kenya said. “I won it in art class.”\u003cbr\u003e             “That was two years ago,” Mosi said.\u003cbr\u003e             “Kenya, I asked you to get rid of your broken toys,” Mom said.\u003cbr\u003e             “But I won this airplane, Mom,” Kenya replied. “The art teacher said my drawing was the most original.”\u003cbr\u003e             “It only has one wing,” Mom said. “Get rid of all your broken toys, even that airplane. Then ask Daddy to help you with your school project. I’m taking Mosi to her friend’s party.”","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233296036069,"sku":"NP9781570918490","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781570918490.jpg?v=1767730681","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/kenyas-art-isbn-9781570918490","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}