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Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust
This unique introduction to the Holocaust encourages young children to stand up for what they think is right, without waiting for others to join them.For Ages 6 and up
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
December 1st 1996
by JPS
(first published 1980)
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Ages: Upper elementary and older, with appropriate guidance.
I am including this book on the list because of the horror I felt as I was reading it, so please don't consider its inclusion to be frivolous. I certainly wouldn't give it to a fourth grader insisting on a "scary book." Although this is a picture book, care needs to be taken about how it is shared with children. It should never be read alone: it is too terrifying. It should always be read with guidance and follo...more
I am including this book on the list because of the horror I felt as I was reading it, so please don't consider its inclusion to be frivolous. I certainly wouldn't give it to a fourth grader insisting on a "scary book." Although this is a picture book, care needs to be taken about how it is shared with children. It should never be read alone: it is too terrifying. It should always be read with guidance and follo...more
What do you do when some people are taken away? Do you think yourself lucky that it wasn't you and go about your business? What happens when they come for you? There won't be anyone left to help you.
I've seen this little story in an email, something like: First they came for the Jews, then they came for the Poles, then they came for the ......, and when they came for you, there was no one there to do anything to save you.
This story is exactly the same way, but tol...more
I've seen this little story in an email, something like: First they came for the Jews, then they came for the Poles, then they came for the ......, and when they came for you, there was no one there to do anything to save you.
This story is exactly the same way, but tol...more
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This book is technically a children's book, but really should be read by everyone. Based around a very famous quote, it looks at the consequences of doing nothing.
Terrible things have come to the forest and many creatures are being captured, but the rabbits aren't worried, since they're not the ones being harmed. A young rabbit tries vainly to get them to listen before it is too late.
The stark art work is a perfect compliment to the serious theme.
(I used thi...more
Terrible things have come to the forest and many creatures are being captured, but the rabbits aren't worried, since they're not the ones being harmed. A young rabbit tries vainly to get them to listen before it is too late.
The stark art work is a perfect compliment to the serious theme.
(I used thi...more
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Eve Bunting has written over 250 children's books based on different cultures and histories. This book is an allegory representing the taking of the Jews from their homes during World War II by the Nazis. It is set in the forest inhabited by small creatures. Group by group they are slowly disappearing, being taken by the Terrible Things, while the creatures left turn their heads. This story is a great way to explain this part of history to children of all ages. It was thought provoking.
Bunting's The Terrible Things present the concept of genocide(Holocaust)using animals as characters. This title has multiple uses in the classroom -- frankly, across many grade levels. The stark black-and-white images parallel the "darkness" of the events without presenting overly graphic details.
This book is NOT just for kids. I really, truly believe that using children's literature in the English classroom is a great tool, and this book only exemplifies that. It has so much to teach us, especially about standing up for what we know is right. I reccommend it for all ages.
This is an excellent allegory for the Holocaust, and though it is primarily a children's book, adults would do well to read it and learn the lessons contained therein. As the author says, "It is easier to look the other way. But if you do, terrible things can happen." How true.
In simple words and pictures author Bunting, and illustrator Gammell have created a picture book evocative of both of the following famous quotes:
First They Came for the Jews
First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unioni...more
First They Came for the Jews
First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unioni...more
The book is good for upper elementary students to introduce to them the topic of the Holocaust. I would recommend it for Socail Studies integration for reading and writing because students can write about different perspectives and viewpoints on the Holocaust.
Wow. I couldn't believe the thoughts that were in my head as I read. This was internment. This is what happened. I would love to use this book at the tail end of a Holocaust study and see the reactions of teh students. Very interesting, Eve Bunting.
Though short, and written like a children's book, this is powerful. The artist (who illustrated the "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" series), brings a brilliant perspective on the holocaust, and the quiet sabotage it instilled. Thanks for the book Lara!
Great book to teach allegory during the holocaust to help students understand what occured during the holocaust. My students were able to understand the holocaust in a new understanding and really enjoyed this book.
A true allegory of the Holocaust. Incredible illustrations that represent those Terrible Things.... We read this and discuss how things could have been different if the animals had helped one another.
Simple and powerful. Used in a high school setting, this picture book gives a whole different way to look at the holocaust and individual responsibility to defend the rights of others.
A unique story that indirectly explaines the Holocaust to young children by making them think about the need to standing up for what they think is right regardless of that others do/think.
This book is a great read aloud to introduce your students to the Holocaust. It's an interesting allegory that will bring up alot of talking points to enable classroom discussion.
(Animals-fiction/Allegory) This is the best allgory I have ever read! It would be great to use with a unit on the holocaust. I will be purchasing my own copy of this book.
Wow. This allegory shows how easily the Holocaust happened and how it could happen again. Makes readers think before blindly accepting what someone else says.
The concept of the Holocaust told in pictures with animals as the characters.
themes: bullying, accepting differences
themes: bullying, accepting differences
My teacher had read this book to me and my classmates. I have read a few books on the Holocaust. A great allegory!
This book should be read to all children, big and small.
A great teaching tool about apathy.
A great teaching tool about apathy.
I used this book to teach allegory to my sophomores in our Night unit. They really liked this book.
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This is the book A wants for her teacher-only books in the classroom library.
Great allegory to share with children about the importance of doing what is right.
very depressing...the poor little white rabbit left all alone at the end. :(
My students love this.....they really get what happened in the HOlocaust
Loved this animal-based version of a well-known poem.
horrible and wonderful, a great lesson
This book is depressing :(
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Eve Bunting is an author with more than 250 books. Her books are diverse in age groups, from picture books to chapter books, and topic, ranging from Thanksgiving to riots in Los Angeles. Eve Bunting has won several awards for her works.
Bunting went to school in Ireland and grew up with storytelling. In Ireland, “There used to be Shanachies… the shanachie was a storyteller who went from...more
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Bunting went to school in Ireland and grew up with storytelling. In Ireland, “There used to be Shanachies… the shanachie was a storyteller who went from...more
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