1 . Some of the Best Children’s Books in 2023
Books are great for helping kids feel less alone when they see others have, similar experiences to them, and also for learning about the experiences of others — in that way, books can be both mirrors and windows, and are important for kids’ social and psychological development. There are some best children’s books in 2023 for kids to enjoy!
A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY by RAJANI LAROCCA, MD
Not all storybooks are fictional. Little scientists will be especially interested in this nonfiction book that explains how vaccines work, and that they help protect your body from diseases you’ve never had before.
PENNY DRAWS A BEST FRIEND by SARA SHEPARD
Fifth grade can be tough, and that’s certainly what Penny is finding out the hard way. Her best friend suddenly wants nothing to do with her, and her anxiety means she always had dozens of questions firing in her brain. A great new series to help new middle graders figure out and process their new world.
GIRLS MAKE MOVIES by JEN VAUGHN AND MALLORY O’MEARA
This book is a choose-your-own-path take on the world of Hollywood, for girls who might be interested in making a career in producing, acting, set design, and more. It offers some practical ways to learn about the world of movie making,
REWIND by LISA GRAFF
This time travel middle grade novel sees McKinley O’Dair find herself back in 1993, and with a decision to make before she can go back to the present. It’s full of imagination and creation. One for Millennial and Gen X parents to enjoy alongside their middle grader!
If you need more inspiration for kids’ reading, below is our website! Happy reading, kids!
1. Which book is fit for a kid who shows great interest in science?| A．A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY | B．PENNY DRAWS A BEST FRIEND |
| C．GIRLS MAKE MOVIES | D．REWIND |
| A．A promising scientist | B．A young student |
| C．A movie fan | D．A poetry lover |
| A．An academic report | B．A storybook |
| C．An Internet website | D．An album |
“Nothing is so beautiful as spring—When weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush.” However, there is no denying that early spring can be a tough time in the Midwest. It can take both people and animals by surprise with its unexpected snowstorms.
My house is built in a high position so that my backyard overlooks a large pond. Every spring, flocks of migratory birds (候鸟) chose to root in the pond on the way to their summer homes. They had a rest in the pond, looked for food to feed their baby birds and played with each other casually. This year, among others, hundreds of scaups, a type of diving duck, spent several days hanging out there, diving for food. Life was peaceful and warm for them. They spent hours swimming with each other. The older ones would run after the younger after they finished their breakfast. Every time the little ducks would spare no effort to escape and the open water around them would get bigger and bigger.
Then the snowstorm hit followed by a very cold night. The temperature dropped sharply. As the open water of the pond shrank into icy desolation (荒凉) the scaups took off for a more livable habitat (栖息地).
The next morning, I found that all birds had disappeared overnight except one lo ne female, who was diving energetically in her little circle of open water. Her movements and body heat had kept the ice from coming close. She bravely swam around as I watched her from the comfort of my warm home.
As time passed, the open water around the duck got smaller and smaller, and her movements slowed. Obviously, she was in danger. I watched with anxiety as she eventually stopped moving, and I feared she was dead. I decided to go out to have a look.
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This little duck’s friends probably saved her life.
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4 . Top 4 “First Woman”
Eve
Eve is arguably the most well-known “first woman” today because of her relation to either Judaism or Christianity around the world. Her importance to three major religious traditions that make up the majority of the Earth’s faith is unquestionable.
Pandora
Pandora, the first woman of Greek mythology (希腊神话), was reportedly created by Hephaestus to punish man after Prometheus gave man the gift of fire. She punished man by opening up a box out of which the various evils (祸事) of the world came. Given the great influence of Greek mythology on Western Civilization, Pandora has appeared in literature, sculptures and paintings from ancient to modern times.
Lilith
Lilith is sometimes regarded as Adam’s wife prior (优先的) to Eve. Unlike Eve, who is said to be created at a later time, Lilith was created at the same time as Adam, so she refused to be the first man’s wife. However, if so, Lilith would perhaps give birth to monsters rather than men. She has since become a major evil figure in Western popular culture.
Pyrrha
In Greek mythology, Pyrrha, whose name refers to her red hair, is considered the first woman of modern man. When Zeus decided to end the Bronze Age with the flood, Pyrrha and her husband, Deucalion, were the only survivors. Once the flood was over, they repopulated the Earth by throwing the bones of Deucalion’s mother—the stones. The stones thrown by Pyrrha became women and those thrown by Deucalion became men.
1. What do Eve and Lilith have in common?| A．They are both regarded as Adam’s wife. |
| B．They are important to three major religious traditions. |
| C．They were created at the same time as Adam. |
| D．They are major evil figures in Western popular culture. |
| A．To open up a box full of various evils (祸事). |
| B．To give birth to monsters. |
| C．To conduct punishment to man. |
| D．To throw the bones of Deucalion’s mother—the stones. |
| A．Eve. | B．Pandora. | C．Lilith. | D．Pyrrha. |
1. Where are the speakers probably?
| A．At home. | B．At a travel agency. | C．At a restaurant. |
| A．Last year. | B．Three years ago. | C．Two years ago. |
| A．A chocolate cake. | B．A pineapple ice cream. | C．Some cookies. |
1. What is the season now in South Korea?
| A．Winter. | B．Autumn. | C．Summer. |
| A．20 minutes. | B．45 minutes. | C．30 minutes. |
| A．The rise of astronauts. | B．China’s space station. | C．Food for astronauts. |
| A．Go for a walk. | B．See a film. | C．Buy clothes. |
Seeing Math on the Page
Math and literature are probably two of the subjects that bring students headaches. However, scientists wonder
“Three” is the minimum number with
Why is it always the third son who behaves differently from his two older brothers, thus
“The idea that one would have to choose between mathematics and literature is something
1. What happened to the girl?
| A．She was ill. | B．Her eye was hit. | C．She was late for class. |
| A．The girl’s brother. | B．The girl’s father. | C．The girl’s classmate. |
| A．Her phone was broken. |
| B．Her phone was out of power. |
| C．She forgot to bring her phone. |
