Theme: changes

Without You

After a falling out, two very different friends explore all the things they can do without each other…and discover that life is much sweeter when it’s shared with one another. An endearing look at the ups and downs of friendship, this is a book you’ll want to share with someone special.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Seasons

Five senses, four seasons. From the sounds of the birds singing in the trees to the feel of the first snowflake, its a whole year of discovery and changes, a whole year to grow and learn with nature…

Descriptors: Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, France, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Crocodile Burning

Seraki Mandindi, young man from Soweto, South Africa, learns a life lesson and finds direction when he travels to Broadway with the cast of iSezela.

Descriptors: Africa, Realistic Fiction, South Africa, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Estrellita en la ciudad grande / Estrellita in the Big City

Relates, in Spanish and English, a telephone conversation  in which young Estrellita, who has recently moved to Brooklyn, New York, tells her grandmother, who still lives in  Puerto Rico, all about her adventures in and near Manhattan. Text in English and Spanish.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Puerto Rico, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment