Age: Turkey

Materials from Turkey

Sister Shako and Kolo the Goat : Memories of My Childhood in Turkey

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 6, 2007

Sister Shako, an old woman whose family was killed in a vendetta, lives with her goats in eastern Turkey. She asks for shelter from Dalokay’s father who was the landlord of the village. The young boy’s friendship with the old woman flourishes with daily visits.

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Middle East

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 20, 2007

This book made in-depth look at the peoples and laces of this diverse and fascinating region-from the cradle of civilization to the powerful countries that playa central role in today’s global economy and politics.

Other Descriptors: Afghanistan, Africa, All Ages, Asia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Nonfiction, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia » Themes: » Comments closed

Grandmother’s Tale

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 20, 2007

Every week, Nazan and her particular grandmother go to the market very Friday. Nazan loves shopping with Grandmother, because she tells such good stories while they shop. Waiting in the queue, Grandmother remembers her childhood in Turkey and Nazan watches the vegetables come to life. English and Urdu bilingual book

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The Deliverance of Dancing Bears

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A poor man spends all his money to free two mistreated dancing bears, and in doing so reminds the onlookers that the dignity of all living creatures must be respected.

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