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Imekaunite piltidega raamat jutustab loo sellest, kuidas sadakond aastat tagasi Saksamaal Harzis kasvatati eriliselt laulvaid kanaarilinde. Need linnud olid tegelikult Harzi kaevurite elupäästjad sügavates kaevandustes, sest tajusid hapnikupuudust palju varem kui inimesed ning lõpetasid siis laulmise. Varsti muutusid linnud populaarseks kõikjal maailmas ning nende eest oldi valmis maksma sama palju, kui Harzi kaevur maa all nädalaga teenis. Enne pidi aga kaupmees tinaraske kandamiga läbi Harzi kõndima ja nädalapikkuse reisi ajal üle ookeani iga päev 189 laululinnu ees hoolitsema. Just 189 linnupuuri mahtus raami peale, mida kaupmees oma seljas tassis. Raamat räägibki ühe kanaarilinnu teekonnast Saksamaa kaevuri kodust Ameerikasse väikse tüdruku juurde, kes oma uut lemmikut juba väga ootab.
37 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2020
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January 14, 2021
Ühe kanaarilinnu rännak elus. Kõige enam meeldis raamatu lõpp, kus räägiti päris kanaarilindude elust ja näidati, millistest tõsielulistest faktidest on raamat inspiratsiooni saanud.
February 4, 2021
Raamat Harzi kanaarilindudest. Lisaks toredale loole on raamatu lõpus ka asjalik teave kanaarilindude kohta.
July 4, 2023
Ilus ja asjalik. Pean ütlema, et ei olnud absoluutselt kursis kanaarilindude ajalooga. Ega ausalt öeldes teadnud sedagi, et need linnud Kanaari saartelt pärit on :D (oleks võinud ju siiski aimata, eksole 😂)
Aga et kaevurid kasutasid kanaarilinde ka hapnikutaseme fikseerimiseks, sellest ei olnud üldse kuulnud.
Eriti huvitavaks tegi loo raamatu lõppu lisatud ajaloolised faktid ja teadmised kanaarilindude kohta.
Aga et kaevurid kasutasid kanaarilinde ka hapnikutaseme fikseerimiseks, sellest ei olnud üldse kuulnud.
Eriti huvitavaks tegi loo raamatu lõppu lisatud ajaloolised faktid ja teadmised kanaarilindude kohta.
December 18, 2021
Kanaarilinnu teekond tema kasvataja juurest uue omanikuni tema endi silme läbi. Lõpus on kanaarilnde tutvustav tekst, mis tekitab huvi otsida välja erilise kurinaga laulvad Harzi kanaarilinnud.
October 3, 2021
This is the story of one bird, which is something you might not expect from a book called 189 Canaries. It’s the story of this one bird’s journey from the mines of Germany to a home in New York. In the late 1880s, such trips were common for canaries. In 1882, over 120,000 canaries made the journey across the Atlantic.
Geared toward middle elementary students, 189 Canaries is a beautifully-illustrated story that doubles as a metaphor for migration and finding familiarity in a new place. That’s the driving force behind the book, I think. You can read it as the story of a canary freed from a life in the mine to find a new home across the ocean and above the land in New York, or you can read it as the story of so many immigrants whose story mirrors this bird’s.
Elsa Klever’s illustrations are colorful and engaging, capturing the breadth of landscapes, whether it’s in Germany, the ocean, or America. There’s one panel where the bird is singing and Klever illustrates it was a word bubble of everything the canary knows—German houses, trees, barns, bird seed, other birds. The bird is singing its life and its life is unique. Then, at the end of the book and an ocean away, another canary is seen singing the same song—not identical, but similar—showing that there’s a bit of home even this far away.
The final few pages talk about the history of canaries, their use in mines, and how they a certain breed—the Harz Rollers—were bred and trained to sing. It’s an interesting look into a part of history that I didn’t even know existed! If you have a child interested at all in birds, this book is for them. It also answers the question I had after reading the book. Why 189 Canaries? The answer: that’s the exact number of birds that a bird dealer would carry at one time.
Geared toward middle elementary students, 189 Canaries is a beautifully-illustrated story that doubles as a metaphor for migration and finding familiarity in a new place. That’s the driving force behind the book, I think. You can read it as the story of a canary freed from a life in the mine to find a new home across the ocean and above the land in New York, or you can read it as the story of so many immigrants whose story mirrors this bird’s.
Elsa Klever’s illustrations are colorful and engaging, capturing the breadth of landscapes, whether it’s in Germany, the ocean, or America. There’s one panel where the bird is singing and Klever illustrates it was a word bubble of everything the canary knows—German houses, trees, barns, bird seed, other birds. The bird is singing its life and its life is unique. Then, at the end of the book and an ocean away, another canary is seen singing the same song—not identical, but similar—showing that there’s a bit of home even this far away.
The final few pages talk about the history of canaries, their use in mines, and how they a certain breed—the Harz Rollers—were bred and trained to sing. It’s an interesting look into a part of history that I didn’t even know existed! If you have a child interested at all in birds, this book is for them. It also answers the question I had after reading the book. Why 189 Canaries? The answer: that’s the exact number of birds that a bird dealer would carry at one time.
July 12, 2024
I first saw this week's book on Let's Talk Picture Books and was smitten by the art. Then, a lovely family member gave it to me as a gift, and I fell in love all over again, this time with the story.
189 Canaries by Dieter Böge and Elsa Klever, translated by Laura Watkinson, tells the story of a Harz canary from his mining community origins through his jarring purchase by a bird dealer, scary journey across the Atlantic, and his uncertain resale at a pet shop before finally arriving his new house, where he hears his native language once more (I won't spoil how) and realizes he is finally "home."
The story is based on historical facts but through the eyes of a fictional protagonist, and it's an excellent example of the power of informational fiction and backmatter done with love and curiosity. Not only do we learn (and feel!) about the origins of this particular "canary in the coalmine," but it's so interesting to learn, for example, that 120,000 canaries came to New York in this way in just the year 1882.
My family immigrated to Australia for several years, and I will tell you, I was surprised at how many things "came up" emotionally for me throughout this book, particularly at the end. There is something genuine and lovely about figuring out what it means to be "home" (which is, of course, different for each immigrant--and may change over time). It's a poignant tale of a tiny songbird whose history intertwines with immigrants (willing and unwilling) everywhere, with layers as deep as a coal mine.
189 Canaries by Dieter Böge and Elsa Klever, translated by Laura Watkinson, tells the story of a Harz canary from his mining community origins through his jarring purchase by a bird dealer, scary journey across the Atlantic, and his uncertain resale at a pet shop before finally arriving his new house, where he hears his native language once more (I won't spoil how) and realizes he is finally "home."
The story is based on historical facts but through the eyes of a fictional protagonist, and it's an excellent example of the power of informational fiction and backmatter done with love and curiosity. Not only do we learn (and feel!) about the origins of this particular "canary in the coalmine," but it's so interesting to learn, for example, that 120,000 canaries came to New York in this way in just the year 1882.
My family immigrated to Australia for several years, and I will tell you, I was surprised at how many things "came up" emotionally for me throughout this book, particularly at the end. There is something genuine and lovely about figuring out what it means to be "home" (which is, of course, different for each immigrant--and may change over time). It's a poignant tale of a tiny songbird whose history intertwines with immigrants (willing and unwilling) everywhere, with layers as deep as a coal mine.
August 6, 2023
This very interesting book explains how canaries are moved from the Hartz mountains of Germany and brought to pet stores and homes in the United States.
I was a bit nervous about this story as I am a rescuer and struggle with the transport, breeding, and selling of animals, especially in pet stores, around the world. I was impressed first by the striking illustrations by Elsa Klever. The birds are lifelike and the scenery throughout the book is so detailed and interesting. I knew about the history of canaries in mining and felt that part of the way that canaries help us was well told, but I had not heard about the Hartz mountains nor how canaries became popular first with royalty and then families world wide. This book is well done and interesting. If you need a picture book to engage older elementary students, this might be exactly what you need!
I was a bit nervous about this story as I am a rescuer and struggle with the transport, breeding, and selling of animals, especially in pet stores, around the world. I was impressed first by the striking illustrations by Elsa Klever. The birds are lifelike and the scenery throughout the book is so detailed and interesting. I knew about the history of canaries in mining and felt that part of the way that canaries help us was well told, but I had not heard about the Hartz mountains nor how canaries became popular first with royalty and then families world wide. This book is well done and interesting. If you need a picture book to engage older elementary students, this might be exactly what you need!
October 4, 2021
The tiny Canary has brought joy and comfort to many as they sing their tiny hearts out while captured in their cages and placed in homes of many.
I wondered when I saw the book title just why such a specific number. As the story unfolded I understood.
Illustrated in dirty, dark colors the spot of brightness comes from the gaiety that is the cheerful bird - the Canary. The author tells the story of the single canary's journey along with that of 188 other canaries across the ocean to find a new home. The end pages give history and details of canaries, their cages, their journey, and also how used in mines to determine safe breathing air.
A good book.
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
I wondered when I saw the book title just why such a specific number. As the story unfolded I understood.
Illustrated in dirty, dark colors the spot of brightness comes from the gaiety that is the cheerful bird - the Canary. The author tells the story of the single canary's journey along with that of 188 other canaries across the ocean to find a new home. The end pages give history and details of canaries, their cages, their journey, and also how used in mines to determine safe breathing air.
A good book.
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
April 5, 2022
Learning about the origins of canaries and then how they came to be used in coal mines and sold around the world is the general story of this book which is a translation. The compliment of the story and the artwork make it a truly beautiful children's book.
It follows one canary who "worked" and lived with a miner before being scooped up and traveling with a crate stack of other canaries by a man who then traveled by boat to another location where it came to stay with a young girl. The travel and work it takes to care for canaries is explained thoroughly and is visual feast for the eyes.
It follows one canary who "worked" and lived with a miner before being scooped up and traveling with a crate stack of other canaries by a man who then traveled by boat to another location where it came to stay with a young girl. The travel and work it takes to care for canaries is explained thoroughly and is visual feast for the eyes.
October 29, 2021
Well, that was a lovely story (beautifully illustrated) about one canary's journey from one home to another across the sea. I haven't really read anything like that before - though in the beginning it had an Ox-Cart Man feel. While there was no bibliography for the notes on canaries at the back, there is a thank-you to the museum director, so I assume that's where the little history lesson comes from. A gentle read.
September 29, 2024
Teine teos, mille tütar koolist unejuttudeks laenutas. Tundus pikk lugu ühest kanaarilinnust, kuid ootamatult lugesime ühe jutiga läbi. Jällegi hariv ja silmaringi avardav ajalooline jutustus, kuidas kanaarilindudega vanasti kaubeldi. Ainus, mis kuidagi külma sahmakana mõjus, oli teose ootamatu lõpp ja mõtlen siiani, kas äkki läks kirjastuses midagi katki ja muist juttu jäi avaldamata. Sellest hoolimata taaskord kaunid illustratsioonid ja paeluv lugu.
March 31, 2021
"189" räägib kanaarilindude kasvatamise ajaloost. Siin on natuke ajalugu, tsipa geograafiat ja kamaluga silmailu. Mulle sellised raamatud meeldivad, mis läbi jutustuse avardavad lapse silmaringi ja põhinevad päris elul. Hästi armas pildiraamat!
August 29, 2021
An exquisitely illustrated story about a yellow canary's journey from its home in a north Germany mining town in the Hartz Mountains across Europe and the Atlantic to a new home in New York City. Originally published in German.
November 13, 2021
A picture book that shares the story of canaries that were bought from miners in the Harz Mountains of northern Germany during the late 1800's and brought to America to be sold. It's a fascinating story and one I'd never heard. The illustrations are beautiful and detailed and tell their own story.
August 24, 2021
Canary bird journey with its history in germany at the end of this book.
A good storytelling book and lovely illustration. It's suitable for A2-B1 german learner.
A good storytelling book and lovely illustration. It's suitable for A2-B1 german learner.
November 26, 2021
A canary makes the long trip to NYC, where he finds a home.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 29, 2021
This pretty picture book describes the journey of a canary from his original home in Germany across the ocean to the United States.
March 7, 2022
Raamatu juures oli võluv see et algus haaras 3-aastast ja lõpp 8-aastast. Samas oli kogu lugemisteekond saadetud kaunite illustratsioonidega ning ka kanaarilindudest oli huvitav rohkem teada saada.
March 22, 2022
3.7. The art was beautiful.
April 26, 2022
Bird, canary, history, home, travel
May 3, 2022
A beautifully illustrated story of the "Harz Roller" canaries and how they were brought to America.
December 23, 2022
Sweet, warm, and glowing artwork of canaries and also historically informative.
June 27, 2023
This beautifully illustrated children's book tells the story of the Harz mountain canaries and how they were initially used in mines, both to entertain the mine workers as well as to alert them of harmful air quality and later, bred and sold to pet stores across the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern United States. I thought I knew the basics of these little singing birds, but I am happy to learn more details about their origins.
December 23, 2023
Lovely story with beautiful illustrations
December 30, 2024
Afterword of 4 pages includes historical details.
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