Theme: Behavior

Get Happy

By Book Importer | Published: November 2, 2011

Simple, rhyming text urges the reader to be happy by making such choices as teasing less and tickling more, or groaning less and giggling more.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Ireland, Picture Book, Rhymes/songs » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

The Elephant Scientist

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park, they call her “the mother of all elephants.” Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin O’Connell could not believe what she was seeing from these African elephants: as the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, stopped midstride, and stood [...]

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

Frangoline and the Midnight Dream

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

Good Girl Gone Bad! An adorably dark picture book about the naughty midnight exploits of an impish litttle girl.During the day, Frangoline’s a perfect little angel. But in the darkest shadows of night, when all good children are sleeping tight, this little imp dons her jet-black cape and makes a break for it! Out the [...]

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

Angry Dragon

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

When a little boy hears “no” from his mother one time too many, he feels his anger rising. It burns and builds, finally turning him into a giant dragon that destroys everything in its path. Nothing is safe: not toys or stuffed animals—not even Mom and Dad. But fortunately, a dragon’s fire doesn’t last forever.

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

I Am the King!

By Book Importer | Published: May 4, 2011

After his mother gives him a crown, a little boy decides to do only what he wants to do, until he is sent to his room.

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

The Django

By Book Importer | Published: May 28, 2010

Jean longs to play the banjo, but the Django keeps on messing things up! So Jean sends the Django away, but wonders if he has lost his most precious inspiration.In this fictional story inspired by the famous jazz musician Jean “Django” Reinhardt, a young boy named Jean meets a special character called the Django. He’s [...]

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

1000 Times No

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

It’s time to leave says Noah’s mother, but Noah doesn’t want to. “No!” he shouts. But he doesn’t stop there. He tells her no in Latin, Dutch, Japanese, Tagalog, even in Robot.

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

Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

As a child, Jane Goodall dreamed of living with the wild animals of Africa. As a young woman, she amazed the world with her groundbreaking discoveries about chimpanzees, which she documented in her acclaimed National Geographic television specials. Ever since, Dr. Goodall has campaigned unceasingly for the protection of the chimpanzee ­ now an endangered [...]

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

Naked Mole-Rats

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

This story describes this strange-looking rodent which lives a social life in a system of tunnels under the brick-hard soil of East Africa.

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

Kangaroos on Location

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

A well-organized presentation of the habits, characteristics, and habitat of the various species of kangaroos.

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