by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
With students, read the following books and make connections between the three books. Rylant, Cynthia, and Stephen Gammell (illus.). When the Relatives Came. NYC: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1993. Waboose, Jan Bourdeau, and Brian Deines (illus.). SkySisters....
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
Have students retell the memories presented in the book.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
“Everyone could be family.” Ask students: What is the meaning of this final page in the book? Does this final quote mean that in the author’s hometown, everyone IS family? (Friends feel like family in small towns, or in small communities within larger cities, because...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
“We share in times of plenty and are helped in times of need. Need a place to sleep? Eat! Eat! Eat!” Ask students: How does this quote demonstrate the values of the author’s small town? Why does everyone help everyone out in small towns? (Many people are relatives;...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
“Glimpses of hope are always appreciated.” Ask students: What do you think this quote means? Why does the author infer that the Northern Lights are a glimpse of hope?
