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 (Spanish Edition)

“Hola, Abuelita. It\’s me, Estrellita!\” And so begins the phone conversation that Estrellita and her beloved grandmother have longed for since Estrellita moved from her beautiful island home of Puerto Rico to New York City.Estrellita regales her grandmother with stories of the exciting sights and sounds of the big city: her first ride on a [...]

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