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Circles of Hope

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

After many futile attempts to plant a tree in honor of his new baby sister, a young Haitian boy discovers the perfect solution.

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

A Hen for Izzy Pippik

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

When Shaina finds a magnificent hen, she knows that Izzy Pippik, the hen’s owner, is sure to return for her. In the meantime, Shaina decides she will care for the animal. But when dozens of eggs hatch and rowdy chickens scatter throughout the village, Shaina must fight the entire town if she has any hope [...]

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

Dear Flyary

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

One-eyed alien Frazzle recounts his flying adventures in a new journal (in alien vernacular, of course). He bighearts his little Model 7, but as time passes, it starts making strange sounds, and Frazzle — pressured by friends and co-workers — wonders if he should trade it in. One day, when it goes CLUNK in the [...]

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

Larf

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

No one believes Larf exists, and he likes it that way. Larf, you see, is a sasquatch, the only sasquatch in the world (or so it seems). He has a very pleasant, and very private, life in the woods, where on any given day he might be found jogging, gardening or walking Eric, his pet [...]

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

Up Dog

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

A little dog can get up to big things!

Other Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Concept Book, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Picture Book » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Up Cat

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

A cat can get tangled up in all kinds of fun and mischief between wake-up time and nap time. Follow along with the playful text as Cat laps up milk, messes up the house, gets up to no good, stands up to a visiting dog, and finally curls up for a nap in the sun. [...]

Other Descriptors: Canada, Concept Book, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Picture Book » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

A young Tibetan American girl helps her grandfather recover from an illness through the use of a traditional cure that focuses on spiritual as well as physical recovery and brings together a caring community.

Other Descriptors: Asia, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Tibet (China) » Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Stories To Play with: Kids’ Tales Told with Puppets, Paper, Toys, and Imagination

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

For storytellers who are just starting out, it seems appropriate to begin telling to young children. Yet young children present the most difficult audience a storyteller can face. So where does one begin? Simple. With some old newspaper and the story Rain Hat or Mountain Climbing, children will be enthralled at the action of the [...]

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

Folktales from the Japanese Countryside

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

As in many countries, storytelling is a revered art in Japan, and traditional tales have been carefully preserved for centuries. Yet only a small portion of Japan’s tales has been shared with English-speaking audiences. From one of Japan’s most popular and respected storytellers, this collection introduces readers to more than 40 wondrous tales from rural [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Tibetan Tales from the Top of the World

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

A young prince, wise monkey, and magical guardian are some of the engaging characters that fill this book. Each story, told in English and Tibetan, offers a fun, enchanting glimpse of Tibetan culture. The book is written and illustrated with full-page, full color paintings by Naomi C. Rose, and has a foreword by the Dalai [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Tibet (China) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment