Yoon and the Christmas Mitten was written by Helen Recorvits and illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska. It was published by Frances Foster Books in 2006. As a contemporary realistic fiction/picture book, this book tells a story of a little Korean girl that comes to America and finds out about the American Santa Clause. She wants to celebrate Christmas too, but her parents adamantly refuse until the end when they bring her gifts as Santa.
I think this is a good source of literature because it brings to light the differences between American and Korean customs. A lot of children don't realize that some things we celebrate are not celebrated by other cultures.
Have the students write about their holiday traditions. Let them share their story to the class, so everyone can learn about the similarities and difference amongst other kids they know.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.3
Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
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