The Education of Little Tree

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Genova Vader I thought it was a memoir when I read it for a children's lit class in college. it became my favorite book and then most hated author, after the slow-…moreI thought it was a memoir when I read it for a children's lit class in college. it became my favorite book and then most hated author, after the slow-burn of realizing the racism was supported, not suffered. Should we judge a book for its beauty, separating it from its author? It is only in NOT reconciling the two that I can say that I love this book and that it had a profound impact on me, especially when it comes to Christmas trees. (less)
Joan Broadfield Hmmm... As I read it, I became suspicious. It is possible that some will not see an underlying perspective but I'd want some folks of the community he…moreHmmm... As I read it, I became suspicious. It is possible that some will not see an underlying perspective but I'd want some folks of the community he was 'imagining' before I'd recommend it as a 'good read' that has 'no hint' of baggage.

The 'mental models' we absorb about those different from us can put spins of positive or negative aspects that do not reflect the reality of experience, but simply imagination. If someone reads this as a book about a native american, they are not getting that perspective in fact.(less)
Addison Kids have their own and different learning style and different abilities and teacher have to focus on individual and support the need of every child. …moreKids have their own and different learning style and different abilities and teacher have to focus on individual and support the need of every child. Essay Yard said, Teacher has to make best management in classroom and complete the special needs of Children.(less)

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