Theme: Design

Bindi Babes

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Meet Amber, Jazz, and Geena Dhillon—a.k.a. the Bindi Babes. They’re three fabulous sisters with a reputation for being the coolest, best-dressed girls at their school. But their classmates don’t know that the Dhillon sisters work extra hard to look perfect and together to all of their friends . . . while privately trying not to [...]

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Hero Of Lesser Causes

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

World War II has just been won, and everything seems possible to young Keely Connor. She sees herself as a hero on a white charger, able to conquer the world, even though in reality her charger is Lola, the placid horse that lives in the field behind her house. One fateful summer day her brother [...]

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Stories of Mexico’s Independence Days and Other Bilingual Children’s Fables

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This collection of six bilingual children’s stories takes a regional and historical emphases. Sixteen provides the background of September 16, Mexico’s day of independence from Spain, and places it in a present-day context with which children can easily identify. “The Little General” teaches children about Cinco de Mayo through a young boy who helps save [...]

Descriptors: Folklore, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9), Short Stories » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Market Day: A Story Told with Folk Art

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

It’s market day, and everyone’s going to the town square. But this is no ordinary market–it’s a veritable feast of folk art from around the world, assembled by Lois Ehlert with a focus on color and design. Provides a simple introduction to folk art from around the world. Includes a key detailing sources of the [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, International, Latin America, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Illustrated with black-and-white and  full-color photographs. “Today, most religious people in the world practice one of these seven religions [Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism].All have had a deep effect on the laws and customs of every country. They have shaped art, literature, music, and education. They have given the world magnificent stories, songs, [...]

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Market Day: A Story Told With Folk Art

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

It’s market day, and everyone’s going to the town square. But this is no ordinary market–it’s a veritable feast of folk art from around the world, assembled with Lois Ehlert’s impeccable eye for color and design. Whether you’re looking for fruits, vegetables, or just an afternoon of fun, here’s a shopping trip you won’t want [...]

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Fairie-ality

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 29, 2007

The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand with “couture and photography” by Ellwand.

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