Theme: Books

Biblioburro

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there’s barely room for the family. What to do? Then he comes up with the perfect solution–a traveling library! He buys two donkeys–Alfa and Beto–and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books and reading to the children in faraway [...]

Descriptors: Biography, Colombia, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » 5 Comments

Abuela’s Weave

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A Guatemalan story about intergenerational trust, love, and independence, this book introduces children to the culture of Guatemala through the story of a little girl selling her grandmother’s beautiful weaving at the public market. Illustrated throughout with paintings of authentic Guatemalan scenery, giving life to the country’s radiant landscape and bustling city streets.

Descriptors: Guatemala, Latin America, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment