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Multicultural Picture Books: Perspectives from Canada

Conveys that multicultural children's literature can support and encourage tolerance and understanding among children. Presents information about multiculturalism in Canada and gives criteria to help teachers select multicultural literature. Suggests a number of picture books that may be used to encourage positive attitudes toward difference at all elementary grade levels across the curriculum. (CMK)

• Author/Creator: Bainbridge, Joyce M., Pantaleo, Sylvia, Ellis, Monica
• Date Published: Jul-Aug
• Journal/Secondary Title: Social Studies
• Number: 4
• Volume: 90
• Year: 1999

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Diversity Practices
• Subject: Cultural Differences
• Subject: Diversity (Student)
• Subject: Elementary Education
• Subject: Foreign Countries
• Subject: Multicultural Education
• Subject: Picture Books
• Subject: Reading Material Selection
• Subject: Social Studies
• Subject: Student Attitudes

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