Theme: Creativity

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba’s Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone’s crops began to fail. His family didn’t have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Biography, Malawi, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Conductor

By Book Importer | Published: February 17, 2012

Pairing two seemingly disparate elements an orchestra conductor and a grove of trees award-winning artist Laetitia Devernay herself orchestrates a visual magnum opus. Her spare, yet intricate, illustrations truly appear to take flight before our eyes and her wordless narrative nearly roars with sound as the conductor prompts the leaves to rustle, then whirl, then [...]

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

Tom the Tamer

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

Tom’s father is afraid of animals. The father learns through Tom’s creativity and courage that he can conquer his fear.

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

Minji’s Salon

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

“You have to be patient; beauty takes time.”While Minji’s mother visits her local salon, Minji creates a world of beauty all her own.An ode to the power of children’s imagination (and their parents’ patience), Minji’s Salon reminds readers that creativity and play are worldwide phenomena.

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

Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Tales about proud gods and goddesses, fabulous creatures, ferocious beasts, and brave heroes from the world of Greek mythology have captured the imaginations of readers, young and old, for centuries. From the fierce Chimera, who is part lion, goat, and serpent; to the magnificent Phoenix that rises from its own ashes; to the story of [...]

Descriptors: Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Gugu’s House

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Kukamba loves to visit her grandmother, Gugu. Though the village where Gugu lives is dry and dusty, her house is big and sprawling and unlike any other. The courtyard and walls are decorated with beautiful paintings and clay animals, all made by Gugu herself. Best of all, when Kukamba visits, she gets to help shape [...]

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

The Chocolate Cat

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In a drab village nestled between the mountains and the sea, an old chocolate maker lives alone with his cat, making uninspired chocolates to display in his dusty shop. One day he does something different and makes chocolate mice with crunchy pink-sugar tails—but he won’t eat them. Cat soon discovers there’s something truly special about [...]

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

The Kite Festival

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

One Sunday morning, Fernando Flórez, his parents, grandparents, and sister head to a random destination for an outing — San Vicente. When they arrive in the center of town, they see many people preparing for a kite festival. The Flórez family waste no time joining in the fun. Unfortunately, all the stores are closed, so [...]

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

Crazy Cars For Crazy Kids

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 22, 2007

Creative car design ideas.

Descriptors: Australia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania » Other Themes: , » Comments closed