Age: Picture Book

Who’s Like Me?

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A bunny is furry and breathes air. Who else is like that – a pigeon, a fish, a chameleon, or a fox? Some animals have fins to swim with, some have feathers and a beak, some have skin that is scaly, or smooth and wet. But whatever features a creature has, someone else has them, [...]

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

What Will I Be?

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A small papery bundle hangs under a leaf by a silken thread. Can you guess what it will be one day? Butterflies, polar bears, turtles, frogs, birds – they all have a fascinating life journey to follow. Peek under each large flap and look at colorful spreads to find out how each animal develops. A [...]

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

A Bus Called Heaven

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

One morning in front of Stella’s house, an abandoned bus appears, looking sad as a whale on a beach. On its front, held up with packing tape, is a hand-painted sign that says Heaven. Right away, the bus brings change to Stella’s street when people stop to talk about it instead of rushing by. And [...]

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

Isabella’s Garden

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In Isabella’s garden, amazing things come from the tiniest of seeds as they bloom and flourish and make way for a whole new season of growth.

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

Demolition

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Illustrations and rhyming text show the enormous and powerful machines that are used to demolish a building so that a playground can be built.

Other Descriptors: Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), New Zealand, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The House of 12 Bunnies

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In the house of twelve bunnies, Sophia searches everywhere for the one thing that will get them to bed on time.

Other Descriptors: Australia, Counting book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Maudie and Bear

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Bear’s world revolves around Maudie. Maudie’s world also revolves around Maudie. In this delightful picture book, readers will meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. Whether they are going on a bike ride, fixing an afternoon snack, or dancing together, Bear’s love for Maudie [...]

Other Descriptors: Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9), Short Stories » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam.

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

Women Explorers

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

This book introduces inspiring women whose passions for exploration made them push the boundaries, including Nellie Cashman, Annie Smith Peck, and Delia Julia Denning Akeley.

Other Descriptors: Biography, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International » Themes: , » Leave a comment

If You Lived Here: Houses of the World

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Step into unique homes from around the world and discover the many fascinating ways in which people live and have lived. If you lived in the mountains of southern Spain, your bedroom might be carved out of a mountain. If you lived in a village in South Africa, the outside of your house might tell [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment