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In the Shade of the Nispero Tree

By Book Importer | Published: February 10, 2012

When her mother wants her to be part of the high society world in their native Puerto Rico, Teresa attends a private school but loses her best friend. All Teresa and her best friend and classmate Ana think about is winning the contest for the Junior Queen and Princess of their town in Ponce, Puerto [...]

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Wailana the Waterbug

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

Wailana the waterbug woke up each day, to be with her friends, to go out and play.
What a joy to be seen, all the cheers and the smiles, waterbugs followed the parade on for miles.
All through the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall Wailana’s parades would bring laughter to all!

Posted in Early Years (ages 2-6), Hawaii, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Tales of Tutu Nene and Nele

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

The lives of endangered species always hang in delicate balance and this tale will help young children appreciate their ongoing struggle to survive.

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The Water Hole

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

As ever growing numbers of animals visit a watering hole, introducing the numbers from one to ten, the water dwindles.

Posted in Australia, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Oceania, Picture Book | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Where Does Thursday Go?

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

Bruno and Bert try to find out what happens to a special day after it is over.

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Little Devils

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

Robert J. Blake shines a light on a little-known animal.Burnie, Winnie and Big Stanley are three Tasmanian devil pups growing up in the wild. Along with their mother, they make one happy family. Since the pups are still so small, Mum does all the hunting. But one night, Mum doesnt come home and the pups [...]

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Herbert

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

A boy never gives up hope when his little dog vanishes at sea in this suspenseful and heartwarming true-life adventure. Herbert was a small dog who lived by the sea. Everybody loved him, but the person who loved him best of all was Tim. One fine day, Herbert sets off on a boat with Tim’s [...]

Posted in New Zealand, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Vacation in the Village

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

A boy discovers and takes pride in the customs of his people when he visits his family’s village.

Posted in Africa, Cameroon, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Kiwi Moon

By Book Importer | Published: January 24, 2012

Created by well-known children’s writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop, this is the story of a little white kiwi. When he is born his mother doesn’t recognise him because he’s not brown. Little Kiwi looks to the moon as his mother instead because it is white and bright and round. In the background of this story [...]

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Gifts From The Gods

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

Ancient names come to rich and fascinating life in this lavishly illustrated gift book for mythology fans and word lovers. Did you know that “museums” were initially temples built to worship the nine muses, the goddesses of the arts? That “Janus” was the god of the doorways and hallways, and we have named our janitors [...]

Posted in Europe, Folklore, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth, Picture Book | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment