The Hungry Child Summary
In the midst of an economic downturn or recession, low-income households with children are often the hardest hit. Even in the best of circumstances, children and the households in which they live are particularly susceptible to poverty. Census data shows that while 19 percent of the New York City population lives below the poverty level, more than one-quarter (27 percent) of children live in poverty.1. 'The Hungry Child' by R. Narayan (1967) R. Narayan (1906 to 2001,India) is a great master of the short story and is the author of thirteen wonderful novels. Almost all of his work is set in an imaginary town in South India, Malgudi. Older readers may recall the many TV shows based on his stories. Sep 23, 2016 Child Hunger and Welfare in America Fan Wang Binghamton University October 12, 2013 Some people said that the United States is a 'children's paradise.' However, poor families and children are not so fortunate, and many of them are suffering from hungry. The Hungry Tide Summary. On a train to the Indian city of Canning, Kanai Dutt, a wealthy middle-aged translator from New Delhi, meets Piya Roy, a young Indian-American marine biologist. Both are traveling to the Sundarbans: Kanai, who's been there once before, is going to visit his aunt and read his late uncle's notebook, while Piya is carrying out a survey of the region's dolphins.
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Title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Author: Eric CarleIllustrator: Eric Carle
Publisher: Philomel Books, a division of Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
Copyright: 1969 and 1987, New YorkISBN: 0-399-22690-7
Synopsis:
A very hungry caterpillar emerges from an egg and spends an entire week feasting on all kinds of foods, including strawberries, a lollipop, and a piece of pie. As he eats through each food, he also eats holes in the book big enough for little fingers to fit through. At then end of the week he’s a very full caterpillar with a bellyache. He eats a leaf to relieve his indigestion and builds a cocoon where he sleeps for two weeks. At the end of the second week, he emerges as a beautiful butterfly.
Initial Impression:
The Hungry Child Summary Analysis
This short and simple story is chock full of learning opportunities from days of the week, to counting, to metamorphosis. The words are easy enough for a small child to understand the story line and for a beginning reader to get through with little difficulty. The adorable and colorful illustrations engage even the youngest children. My eight-month old daughter is fascinated by the big orange sun at the beginning of the book and the big fat caterpillar after he eats all of the food. She bangs on them with her fist, so I recommend the board book version for younger children because it’s sturdier. Older children will probably like the standard version better since it looks like a “real, big kid book.” By reading it just twice to my daughter, I anticipate this being a favorite book for at least a few more years. I’d love to hear your impressions.
Fun Facts:
- Eric Carle’s illustrations are collages of hand painted tissue paper. The result—delightful one-of-a kind pictures that will make your child (and you) smile.
- This book has been translated into over 30 different languages and has sold more than 22 million copies worldwide.
The Hungry Child Summary
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Right Reads: 'If book awards are given for value-for-money, this book will certainly win it. I’m not surprised then to know that this American classic published in 1969 has been translated into over 50 languages!' (Read more...)