Theme: Books and reading

The Nutmeg Princess

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

In the Isle of Spice in the Caribbean lived a Nutmeg Princess, called that because she would only appear when the nutmeg was ready for picking, and the sweet smell of spice was in the air, and only those who were unselfish could see her.

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

The Book Thief

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 7, 2007

Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel — a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors. Awards USBBY Honor Book Take a closer look at The Book Thief [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Germany, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , » 1 Comment

In Rosa’s Mexico

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

In separate encounters with a rooster, a burro, and a wolf, a young Mexican girl is able to magically make things better. Each story uses some Spanish words, which are listed in a glossary.

Descriptors: Americas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Comments closed