Theme: Community

Where’s My Sock?

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

Pippin the mouse and Tog the cat leave no drawer unturned as they search for Pippin’s missing ‘yellow sock with clocks.’

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Comments closed

Kazakhstan

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

Discusses the topography, location, ethnic mixture, history, and current political climate of the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan.

Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Kazakhstan, Nonfiction » Other Themes: » Comments closed

The Children of Egypt

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

Provides an introduction to Egypt and its people, with a special focus on the day-to-day life of the children.

Descriptors: Egypt, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

The Most Beautiful Kite In The World

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

Jenny has her heart set on a special red kite for her birthday. She is crushed when she receives a home made kite from her father. They try to get it to fly, but it will not cooperate, so Jenny seeks the help of various neighbors.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Tagged » Comments closed

Playing Beatie Bow

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

Disturbed that her mother could welcome back her unfaithful father, Abigail Kirk undergoes a mysterious voyage to nineteenth-century Australia, where her experiences help her to understand the power of love and to accept her father.

Descriptors: Australia, Fantasy, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: » Comments closed