Age: Picture Book

Tibetan Tales from the Top of the World

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

A young prince, wise monkey, and magical guardian are some of the engaging characters that fill this book. Each story, told in English and Tibetan, offers a fun, enchanting glimpse of Tibetan culture. The book is written and illustrated with full-page, full color paintings by Naomi C. Rose, and has a foreword by the Dalai [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Tibet (China) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Warriors and Wailers: One Hundred Ancient Chinese Jobs You Might Have Relished or Reviled

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

Learn about 100 jobs you might never have imagined existed and discover fascinating facts about more than 4,000 years of life in China

Other Descriptors: Asia, China, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Virginia Wolf

By Book Importer | Published: April 11, 2012

Vanessa’s sister, Virginia, is in a “wolfish” mood — growling, howling and acting very strange. It’s a funk so fierce, the whole household feels topsy-turvy. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Then Virginia tells Vanessa about an imaginary, perfect place called Bloomsberry. Armed with an [...]

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

Puffling Patrol

By Book Importer | Published: April 10, 2012

Ted and Betsy Lewin detail the annual rescue of baby puffins by the children of Heimaey, the largest island in the Westman Islands off the coast of Iceland. Includes additional information about puffins and the Westman Islands, glossary, and further reading. Authors Ted and Betsy Lewin discuss Puffling Patrol.

Other Descriptors: Iceland, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Scandinavia » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Jo Jo the Giant

By Book Importer | Published: April 10, 2012

JoJo may be small, but his heart is big and so are his dreams. The red Rocket Racers in the window of Smiling Sam’s Shoe Shop could be his, but only if he can stand up to the big kids and run the race of his life. The boy in the mirror looks doubtful, but [...]

Other Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Waiting For The Biblioburro

By Book Importer | Published: April 6, 2012

When a man brings to a remote village two burros, Alfa and Beto, loaded with books the children can borrow, Ana’s excitement leads her to write a book of her own as she waits for the BibliBurro to return. Includes glossary of Spanish terms and a note on the true story of Columbia’s BiblioBurro and [...]

Other Descriptors: Colombia, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Leprechaun Under the Bed

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Brian the leprechaun enjoys his solitary life until a human builds a stone cottage above Brian’s underground home.

Other Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Ireland, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Fox Tails

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Four of Aesop’s fables are combined in this tale about three animal friends who outsmart a tricky fox.

Other Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Greece, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Utterly Lovely One

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A mother crane celebrates her little one’s loveliness and draws other animal species into the circle of love.

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Ireland » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Dear Cinderella

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Cinderella and Snow White share their fairy-tale lives through magical and funny letters!Cinderella and Snow White share their fairy-tale lives through a magical and funny series of letters. With wicked stepmothers, poisoned apples, handsome princes, and sparkly glass slippers, DEAR CINDERELLA will show princesses of all ages what happens to these beloved fairy-tale characters.After their [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, France, Germany, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment