Theme: cultures

Peace Tales

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

Maybe it’s the king who spills honey, and then says it is not his problem until it causes a war. Or maybe it’s some sandpipers and whales who get into a foolish fight that almost destroys their homes. Perhaps it’s the man who thinks that a gun makes him strong, or the monkeys who follow [...]

Descriptors: Awards, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Deron Goes to Nursery School

By Book Importer | Published: September 29, 2010

Deron Goes to Nusery School is a title in the First Experiences series, a vivid new series portraying young children’s very first experiences of nursery school, time with grandparents, and other events. The first time for anything can be daunting, and these books set out to familiarize children, through simple read-aloud words and beautiful photos, [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Ghana, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Grandma Comes to Stay

By Book Importer | Published: September 29, 2010

In Grandma Comes to Stay, three-year-old Stephanie helps her mother tidy up, go shopping at the market, and cook in preparation for Grandma’s stay. When she arrives, Grandma gives Stephanie a box of pencils and reads her favorite book. The next day she shows Stephanie how to tie a head-dress, and Stephanie shows Grandma how [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Ghana, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Juanito Counts to Ten

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

Juanito loves to count, and what could be more fun than giving and counting kisses! Children’s book author Lee Merrill Byrd was inspired to write Juanito Counts to Ten when she watched her four-year-old grandson Johnny. He was so happy and full of life that he was dishing out kisses to everybody. He kissed his [...]

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

De Colores and Other Latin American Folksongs for Children

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

Bursting with color and spirit, this collection of Latin-American songs is a tribute to Latino culture. From traditional tunes to rhymes and hand games, De Colores has songs for all occasions and moods. Each song is accompanied by simple musical arrangements, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Slightly abridged from the original edition, this [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Latin America, Rhymes/songs » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Arrorró, Mi Niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games (Pura Belpre Honor Book. Illustrator (Awards))

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

A bilingual recording of the selections in Arrorró, Mi niño, the award-winning collection of traditional Latino baby games and lullabies from fourteen Spanish-speaking countries.

Descriptors: Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Rhymes/songs, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Fiestas

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

Carefully crafted for both Spanish and English audiences, this radiant bilingual collection (a follow-up to the highly successful De Colores and Diez Deditos) includes over twenty holiday songs and rhymes gathered from Spanish-speaking countries. The songs focus on holidays that specifically honor Latin American culture-Cinco de Mayo, Carnival, César Chávez Day-as well as on familiar [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Latin America, Rhymes/songs » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Diez Deditos = 10 Little Fingers & Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs From Latin America

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

A bilingual anthology of more than thirty finger rhymes, play rhymes, and action songs and games for children of various ages and cultures–including Pimpo+a7n Pimpo+a7n and Que Llueva–highlights a rich collection of musical material from Spanish-speaking countries.”

Descriptors: Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Latin America, Rhymes/songs » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Sparky’s Bark/El ladrido de Sparky

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

When Lucy comes to the United States for the first time, no one can understand her English, not even Sparky. How will Sparky help her? Cuando Lucy viene a los Estados Unidos por primera vez, nadie puede entender su inglés, ni siquiera Sparky. ¿Cómo la ayudará Sparky?

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

Margaret and Margarita / Margarita y Margaret

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

Margaret and MargaritaMargarita Y MargaretMargaret speaks English but not Spanish. Margarita speaks Spanish but not English. Can they still play? Of course they can! Join two robust girls who aren’t about to let anything spoil their fun.

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