Age: Americas

Materials from the Americas

The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

Estrella can run so fast that she burns up the air, leaving trails of flames wherever she goes.Her pets — a Kickle Snifter, a Sidehill Wowser, and a Rubberado puppy — are as untamed as California, and the pride and love of Estrella’s heart.When the greedy ghosts of old gold miners steal her pets, Estrella [...]

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Little Night

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

As the long day comes to an end, Mother Sky fills a tub with falling stars and calls, “Bath time for Little Night!” Little Night answers from afar, “Can’t come. I am hiding and you have to find me, Mama. Find me now!” Where could Little Night be? Down a rabbit hole? In a blueberry [...]

Other Descriptors: Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States of America » Themes: , , , , » 1 Comment

First Day in Grapes (Pura Belpre Honor Book. Illustrator (Awards))

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

All year long, Chico’s family moves up and down the state of California to pick fruits and vegetables. Every September, Chico starts at a new school. Often, the other kids pick on him — maybe because he’s always new, or maybe because he speaks Spanish sometimes. But third grade promises to be different. He likes [...]

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A Movie in My Pillow/Una Pelicula en mi almohada: Poems/Poemas

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

A young boy with two homelands and a delightful sense of wonder comes to life in Jorge Argueta’s first collection of poems for children. Young Jorgito lives in San Francisco’s Mission District, but he hasn’t forgotten his native El Salvador. He recalls the volcanoes, the tasty cornmeal pupusas, and his grandmother’s stories. As he changes [...]

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The Year of the Dog

By Book Importer | Published: March 30, 2010

It’s the Chinese Year of the Dog, and as Pacy celebrates with her family, she finds out that this is the year she is supposed to “find herself.” Universal themes of friendship, family, and finding one’s passion in life make this novel appealing to readers of all backgrounds. Read more about The Year of the [...]

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The Imaginary Garden

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2010

Theodora loved her grandfather’s old garden. His new apartment’s balcony is too windy and small for a garden. But what appears to be a drawback soon leads to a shared burst of creativity as Theo and her Poppa decide to paint a new garden. As they work side by side — sowing seeds with brushes [...]

Other Descriptors: Canada, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » 1 Comment

Alego

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2010

It’s almost time for supper, and Alego goes with her grandmother to the shore to collect clams. Along the way, the girl discovers tide pools brimming with life — a bright orange starfish, a creepy crawly ugjurnaq, sea snails, and a sculpin. A rising star of the famed Cape Breton Inuit art scene, author and [...]

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My Abuelita

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2010

Abuelita’s hair is the color of salt. Her face is as crinkled as a dried chile. She booms out words as wild as blossoms blooming. She stuffs her carcacha–her jalopy–with all the things she needs: a plumed snake, a castle, a skeleton, and more. Her grandson knows he has the most amazing grandmother ever–with a [...]

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

You Be Me, I’ll Be You

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

Anna, the interracial child of a white father and black mother, explores questions and yearnings she has about her identity by “switching” skin-colors with her father. With wit, compassion and a very light and non-didactic hand, this book examines issues of concern not only to interracial children, but to all children who have ever worried [...]

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The Three Silly Girls Grubb

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

In this revision of the familiar tale “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” three sisters manage to outwit Ugly-Boy Bobby who spends his time under the bridge they must cross on their way to school.

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