Theme: Poetry and rhyme

Bhangra Babes

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
As their auntie’s wedding day approaches, the Indian-British Dhillon sisters try to rescue her from her fianc
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More Russian Picture Tales

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
Retells ten traditional folk tales about the animals and peasants of the Russian countryside.
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Do You Know Me

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
Although he is continually getting into trouble, Tapiwa’s uncle becomes her best friend when he comes from Mozambique to live with her family in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Beneath The Stone: A Mexican Zapotec Tale

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
The customs and daily life of the small village of Oaxaca, Mexico, are shown through the eyes of a six-year-old Zapotec Indian boy.
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When Africa Was Home

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
After returning to the United States, Peter’s whole family misses the warmth and friendliness of their life in Africa; so Peter’s father looks for another job there.
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Going Fishing

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
A young boy lives in a tiny fishing village in Iceland where he learns the tradition of fishing from his two grandfathers who each have a different method for catching a different kind of fish.
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Celebrate! In Southeast Asia

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
Describes a variety of holiday celebrations in Southeast Asia, including Thailand’s Elephant Round-Up, Singapore’s Moon Cake Festival, and the Vietnamese New Year.
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The Night Of The Fireflies

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
Toshio takes his sister, Miko, through the woods to the river, where they join other children in capturing fireflies and placing them in lanterns.
Descriptors: Asia, Fiction, Japan, Primary (Gr. K-3) » Tagged » Comments closed

A Handful Of Time

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
After winding an old watch, Patricia is suddenly transported back in time where she meets her mother as a young girl and uncovers a deep-rooted secret.
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On The Road

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
A mother and her two children load up the car and travel to the sea passing many other types of vehicles on their journey.
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