Theme: Christmas

The Tomtes’ Christmas Porridge

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Every Christmas Eve, the Master puts out rice pudding for the tomtes to say thank you for their help around the house throughout the year. But recently the Master has forgotten, and Mama tomte knows he’ll forget again this year.The elves hatch a plot to steal a bowl of Christmas pudding, without being seen, so [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Scandinavia, Sweden » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Grace at Christmas

By Book Importer | Published: November 2, 2011

When her grandmother takes in a stranded family at Christmas, Grace is reluctant to share her favorite holiday with strangers, even though the visiting family includes a “real live ballerina.”

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

A Stork in a Baobab Tree: An African Twelve Days of Christmas

By Book Importer | Published: October 26, 2011

Set in Africa during the Christmas season, this is the story of a village preparing for a celebration – the birth of a child. The story is told in verse inspired by the traditional carol The Twelve Days of Christmas, but in this version by the author Catherine House the gifts are: 1 stork in [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs » Other Themes: » Leave a comment

Joy to the World!: Christmas Stories from around the Globe

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

All over the world, there is a wealth of fascinating traditions and legends surrounding the Christmas story. Here are five festive folk tales, retold by Saviour Pirotta, originating from places as far-flung as Mexico and the Middle East, Northern Europe and North Africa. Sheila Moxley’s vivid artwork adds to the seasonal spirit, making this a [...]

Descriptors: Folklore, Ghana, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Malta, Mexico, Picture Book, Russia, Syria » Other Themes: » Leave a comment

When I Love You at Christmas

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

Simply tie the front and back covers of this 14-page board book together, and get ready to celebrate! The two envelopes inside contain everything you need to decorate: sheets of stickers, shiny paper, and ornaments to cut out and color, plus tips for creating even more decorations for your very own tree.

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

The Flying Canoe: A Christmas Story

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

One frosty Christmas Eve in the Canadian wilderness, six homesick fur traders are visited by a mysterious stranger. the man claims that he can send them home to faraway Montreal that very night, but on one condition: they must not utter a word until they reach their homes. Agreeing to the terms, the fur traders [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Spider’s Gift: A Ukrainian Christmas Story

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011

Katrusya is devastated that her family cannot afford Christmas presents this year, but it simply wouldn’t be Christmas without a tree. She soon finds the perfect one in the deepest part of the forest and decorates it with homemade ornaments. But the next day the tree is crawling with spiders! Luckily, Katrusya convinces her mother [...]

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

Papa Panov’s Special Day

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011
Descriptors: Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The 12 Days of Christmas

By Book Importer | Published: June 14, 2011

This story sets the traditional Christmas carol in Africa, using a combination of text and rebuses. This book includes author’s note about some of the African traditions depicted.

Descriptors: Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

A Piñata in a Pine Tree

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

An award-winning author and a rising star artist have put a festive Latino twist on “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” populating it with piñatas in place of partridges, plus burritos bailando (dancing donkeys), lunitas cantando (singing moons), and much more, all displayed in the most vivid colors imaginable. In this version a little girl receives [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment