[LM_NET] TARGET: Elem. Fiction Featuring Cultures' Toys

[Tara Phethean <TPhethean@BRIARCLIFFSCHOOLS.ORG>]

Hello LM_NETTERs,
The Multicultural Committee in our K-5 school is considering a program
this spring to highlight several cultures' toys and/or games.  I need to
find stories (not nonfiction) that include one culture's toy or game as
part of the storyline.  I've not had much luck.

Are you familiar with any elementary level fiction books featuring a
culture's toy or game?   A committee member shared "Galimoto" as an
example.  It is the story of an African boy who creates a toy vehicle
out of scraps.  The idea of creating a galimoto is part of the culture.

I will post a hit (and remove your email addresses) of responses. Many
thanks in advance.

Tara Phethean, Library Media Specialist
Todd Elementary School
Briarcliff Manor, NY
TPhethean@briarcliffschools.org

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