Theme: cycle of nature

Waiting for the Whales

By Book Importer | Published: April 30, 2011

This book tells the simple story of an old man who lives alone in a house overlooking the sea. His life has assumed a cozy regularity to match the seasons: collecting firewood and clams in wintertime; planting his garden in the spring; and, in summer, watching his beloved orca whales swimming by. When his daughter [...]

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Seasons

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

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

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 [...]

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