Theme: Animals

The Crossing

By Book Importer | Published: May 11, 2012

This young, lyrical picture book reveals the adventure and natural wonders that Lewis & Clark encountered on their Western expedition in the early 1800s. Told from the point of view of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, the baby on Sacagawea’s back, this story offers a fresh perspective of a young country and gives voice to a character [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9), United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Meet Me At The Moon

By Book Importer | Published: May 11, 2012

A heartwarming love story between mother and child When Mama Elephant must leave Little One to ask the skies for rain, the young elephant is worried. Who will care for Little One? Who will sing Mama’s special songs? When will she return? Mama is very reassuring – Little One will hear her song on the [...]

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

Welcome To Silver Street Farm

By Book Importer | Published: May 2, 2012

What are three city friends to do when a couple of newly adopted baby poodles turn out to be rotten hatch into ducklings?  For Gemma, Meera, and Karl, the answer’s easy– turn the abandoned train station into a city farm!  Throw in a friendly policeman, a chicken-herding dog, and a pair of runaway goats, and [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Pulelehua And Ma¯maki

By Book Importer | Published: April 16, 2012

In the lush Hawaiian rainforest, beneath a canopy of ‘ohia trees, native flora and fauna live in harmony. As her time draws near, lovely Pulelehua discovers the mamaki that sheltered her as a child and leaves a newborn egg on one of its leaves. Follow along as the wise mamaki nurtures Ke Li‘i through his [...]

Descriptors: All Ages, Hawaii, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

What Time Is It, Mr. Wolf?

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2012

This delightfully illustrated book introduces children to the concept of time through the mishaps and misdaventures of Mr. Wolf.  the Story traces the escapades of the bumbling Mr. Wolf as he pursues Mouse and Squirrel through their daily activities.  A large clock accompanies each activity, representing the passage of time.  Bob Beeson’s vivid pen and [...]

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

The Wolf Of Gubbio

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2012

At night we lay in bed and listened to the howl of the wolf on the hill. In sleep, we saw his shadow slink along the moonlit wall as the great beast circled the town.No one in Gubbio is safe from the monstrous wolf that stalks them. The townsfolk, armed with pitchforks, travel in groups [...]

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

Wombat Divine

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Wombat loves everything about Christmas–especially the Nativity play. He’s wanted to be in it for as long as he can remember. At last he’s old enough to try out. But at the auditions, the first part goes to someone else. So does the next. And the next . . . Will there be a part [...]

Descriptors: Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Zoo-Looking

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Flora loves looking at all the animals in the zoo, but what a surprise–she isn’t the only one doing the looking! Flora looks at the giraffe, and the giraffe looks back.  She looks at the ostrich, and the ostrich looks back, too.  But when Flora looks at her dad, she gets the best surprise of [...]

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

Sand to Sea: Marine Life of Hawaii

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

A look at the fascinating sea life in Hawaii. Bowker Authored Title code. A look at the fascinating sea life in Hawaii. Photographs and text introduce the animal and plant life found on beaches, in tide pools, on reefs, and in shallow and deep ocean waters of Hawaii.

Descriptors: Hawaii, Nonfiction, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Hush Little Turtle

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

Under the dark night sky, a group of friends rests cozily in their sleeping bags—except for Turtle. Though his pals are quick to offer suggestions to help him snooze, warm milk, a lullaby and rocking provide no relief. The techniques to placate him cross species boundaries, to often humorous effect; Octopus’ suggestion that the reptile [...]

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