Winter,
Jeanette. 2012. KALI’S SONG. New York: Random House. ISBN 9780375870224 [Suggested Grade Level PreK – 2]
REVIEW
Many, many years ago, in the distant past, a young boy lived as
part of his hunting community. Kali soon finds another use for his bow, putting
down his arrows and creating something new and beautiful: music. KALI’S SONG
reminds the reader that people need many things, including music, art, peace
and beauty.
Sparse text resembles free verse poetry in its simplest beauty:
“Every day…he laid the arrows down/put the bow to his mouth,/and plucked the string./Animals listened/and were still./Birds listened/and were still./And the stars came close to listen.”
Acrylics, pen and textured paper provide a layered backdrop for
this story including the cave painting of Kali’s mother.
CONNECTIONS
Oral storytelling is often overlooked. Share a told tale with a
group of children and invite them to take turns doing the same, creating a
personal storytelling festival. Allow time for creation and rehearsals in small
groups.
RELATED
BOOKS
Other stories on the importance of stories:
Lionni, Leo. FREDERICK. ISBN 9780394810409
And one of the many versions of the traditional tale:
Emberley, Rebecca. THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER. ISBN 9781596434936
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