Age: Short Stories

Adventures on the Ancient Silk Road

By auraenid | Published: February 8, 2010

A gripping account of three dramatic journeys that changed history. The fabled Silk Road conjures up the sights, smells and sounds of faraway lands. But traveling the Silk Road took years, and those who set out encountered bandits, starvation and treacherous storms. Adventures on the Ancient Silk Road introduces readers to three great historical figures: [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, China, Europe, Historical Fiction, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mongolia, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: November 4, 2009

Once upon a time, in Mexico . . . in Ireland . . . in Zimbabwe . . . there lived a girl who worked all day in the rice fields . . . then spent the night by the hearth, sleeping among the cinders. Her name is Ashpet, Sootface, Cendrillon . . . Cinderella. [...]

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

Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: November 1, 2009

Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys presents the author’s retellings of fifteen traditional tales heard during his childhood in southern Texas.

Other Descriptors: Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), United States of America » Themes: , » 1 Comment

Dance, Nana, Dance / Baila, Nana, Baila: Cuban Folktales In English And Spanish (Spanish Edition)

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

If you travel to Cuba, the people will greet you with a smile. Right away they’ll want you to come to their home and eat a meal. In the meal, you’ll find a mixture of foods and flavors from Spain and Africa-and from many Caribbean cultures as well. In Cuban folktales, you will taste the [...]

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

With Love

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

A collection of stories based on the author’s experiences with chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania over a period of almost forty years.

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

Tales from Outer Suburbia

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

These are the odd details of everyday suburban life that might forever go unnoticed, were they not finally brought to light by Shaun Tan. See the review at WOW Review, Volume 3, Issue 2

Other Descriptors: Australia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Mermaid’s Twin Sister: More Stories from Trinidad

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This sequel to “A Wave in Her Pocket” offers six stories based on Trinidad’s folklore, in a framework of contemporary island life.

Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Trinidad and Tobago » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Stories of Mexico’s Independence Days and Other Bilingual Children’s Fables

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This collection of six bilingual children’s stories takes a regional and historical emphases. Sixteen provides the background of September 16, Mexico’s day of independence from Spain, and places it in a present-day context with which children can easily identify. “The Little General” teaches children about Cinco de Mayo through a young boy who helps save [...]

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

Salsa Stories

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Salsa music blares from the stereo. One by one, friends and family, who come from all around Latin America, arrive at Carmen Teresa’s house to cook, dance, gossip, and play dominoes. And the New Year’s Day celebration begins… When a neighbor gives Carmen Teresa a blank notebook as a holiday present, she doesn’t know how [...]

Other Descriptors: All Ages, Latin America, Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » 1 Comment