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As a teacher, I have read this book to and with kids from kindergarten to fifth grade, and they all love it. The story--a true story from the days of the Underground Railroad--is simply told, the language is easy to understand without being babyish, there are many teachable aspects, the art is very good--I could go on and on, but suffice to say that it's one of the best read-aloud children's books around. I usually do a lesson cycle of a week based on this book alone, and it's never failed to be a huge success.
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Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine
teacher in the desert, January 29, 2011
As a teacher, I have read this book to and with kids from kindergarten to fifth grade, and they all love it. The story--a true story from the days of the Underground Railroad--is simply told, the language is easy to understand without being babyish, there are many teachable aspects, the art is very good--I could go on and on, but suffice to say that it's one of the best read-aloud children's books around. I usually do a lesson cycle of a week based on this book alone, and it's never failed to be a huge success.