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Buy this book from Amazon! 		Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel
by Leslie Connor, Mary Azarian
Reading level: Baby-Preschool
Tags: immigrant, immigration, hard work, farm, family
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The journey begins for a young immigrant named Miss Bridie. It is a journey of hope and uncertainty, a journey that will take her to a new land, a new home, and—if she has chosen wisely—a good life. With elegant woodcuts, Caldecott medalist Mary Azarian brings to life Leslie Connor"s spare story of a life rich with blessings, yet not without challenges. Here is a lyrical tribute to the millions of immigrants who left their homes to begin anew in America—and an enchanting look at how one woman carves out a life with the help of a common shovel.
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Written by Adam C. on 03/11/2009
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I love this book very deeply.  I might very well have enjoyed it more than my kids did.  The woodcuts are hauntingly evocative; the language is simple yet powerfully lyrical, and the story is heartwarming without being dishonest about both the harsh and beautiful realities of life.  Unconditionally reccomended.