Age: Europe

Materials from Europe

Russia: The Land

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

This new revised edition of Russia: the Land takes a fresh look at this country’s transformation over the past century. Russia’s recent economic growth has had an impact on the environment and on the ways of life of its peoples.

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

The Elijah Door

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A little help from the rabbi on Passover ends a feud between the Lippas and the Galinskys.

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

Little Dog Lost

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A dog is rescued after days afloat on a sheet of ice in the Baltic Sea.

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Poland, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Conductor

By Book Importer | Published: February 17, 2012

Pairing two seemingly disparate elements an orchestra conductor and a grove of trees award-winning artist Laetitia Devernay herself orchestrates a visual magnum opus. Her spare, yet intricate, illustrations truly appear to take flight before our eyes and her wordless narrative nearly roars with sound as the conductor prompts the leaves to rustle, then whirl, then [...]

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

Wild Wings

By Book Importer | Published: February 17, 2012

The majestic Osprey is an endangered bird that hasn’t been seen in Scotland for years, so when Iona McNair locates an Osprey nest, she’s desperate to keep the bird safe from poachers. She shares her secret with her classmate Callum, and the two become friends as they work to save the Osprey they’ve named Isis. [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Scotland (UK) » Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Press Here

By Book Importer | Published: February 17, 2012

Press the yellow dot on the cover of this book, follow the instructions within, and embark upon a magical journey! Each page of this surprising book instructs the reader to press the dots, shake the pages, tilt the book, and who knows what will happen next! Children and adults alike will giggle with delight as [...]

Other Descriptors: Concept Book, France, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » 6 Comments

Soldier Bear

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

Based on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with [...]

Other Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Iran, Italy » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Hans My Hedgehog

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2012

A classic tale of love and acceptance from the Brothers Grimm is beautifully rendered in this magical retelling.Hans is an unusual boy. Born a hedgehog from the waist up, he knows what it’s like to truly be an outcast. Even his amazing fiddle playing can’t help him fit in. So Hans flees to the forest [...]

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

Animal Spots and Stripes

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2012

With a bold palette, striking graphics, and a bouncing menagerie of animals, this pair of uniquely formatted lift-the-flap books introduces young readers to the basic concepts of counting and patterns. Each is a boisterous, vivid trek of discovery, providing irresistible clues which encourage lifting the flap-a hands-on, educator-approved strategy of uncovering and learning concepts. Whether [...]

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

Animal 123

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2012

With a bold palette, striking graphics, and a bouncing menagerie of animals, this pair of uniquely formatted lift-the-flap books introduces young readers to the basic concepts of counting and patterns. Each is a boisterous, vivid trek of discovery, providing irresistible clues which encourage lifting the flap-a hands-on, educator-approved strategy of uncovering and learning concepts. Whether [...]

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