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Monkey’s Friends

Monkey is going for a walk. Along the way he meets some friends. Can you guess who he will meet next?

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Wrong Way

Sometimes a day out doesn’t turn out according to plan. But when one little duck wants to make a big splash all by himself, the wrong way to do things turns out to be just right!

Other Descriptors: Australia, Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

In the Shade of the Nispero Tree

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 [...]

Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Puerto Rico » Themes: , , , , , , » 1 Comment

Tales of Tutu Nene and Nele

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

Other Descriptors: Fantasy, Hawaii, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Where Does Thursday Go?

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

Other Descriptors: Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Little Devils

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 [...]

Other Descriptors: Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Vacation in the Village

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

Other Descriptors: Africa, Cameroon, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Herbert

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 [...]

Other Descriptors: New Zealand, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Wailana the Waterbug

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!

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Hawaii, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Water Hole

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

Other Descriptors: Australia, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Oceania, Picture Book » Themes: , » Leave a comment