About This Book
Rhiannon Giddens' 'We Could Fly' is a lyrical and evocative picture book, presented as a chapter book, that captures the profound connection between a mother and daughter. The narrative unfolds as an 'incantatory dialogue,' where the mother imparts wisdom, strength, and the spiritual power of their shared cultural memory to her child. It's a celebration of resilience, love, and the enduring traditions that sustain and uplift generations. This book is ideal for parents seeking to introduce themes of heritage, inner strength, and the beauty of intergenerational storytelling to their children.
"Shares the incantatory dialogue between a mother and daughter that celebrates love, resilience and the spiritual power of tradition and shared cultural memory to sustain and uplift"--BTCat.
Discussion Prompts
1
What traditions does your family have? How do they make you feel connected?
2
The mother and daughter talk about flying. What does 'flying' mean in this story?
3
How does the book show that love and family stories can make us strong?
4
What is something special your family has taught you?
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