Theme: diversities

Pablo Remembers

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

From October 31 to November 2, people in Mexico celebrate the festival of el Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This photodocumentary follows Pablo and his family as they prepare to honor the memory of Pablo’s grandmother. Ancona’s “photographs catch the affirmation of life that fills the Mexican festival arising from both [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » 1 Comment

My Family

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

In a lively celebration of families in all their diversity and connections, this full-color photo-essay shows loving families across the world having fun together, eating, working, praying, teaching, learning, playing, and more.

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

The Secret Legacy

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Rigoberta Menchu returns to the world of childhood in this, her third book. The novel’s seven-year-old heroine, Ixkem, is chosen to tend to the prized cornfields once her grandfather has passed away. But Ixkem isn’t sure she can accept this great responsibility. Out in the fields, she discovers a legion of tiny people, no bigger [...]

Descriptors: Folklore, Guatemala, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Mom and Me

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

A picture book collaboration with World Vision that celebrates life the world over!Mom and Me is an affectionate look at the many ways mothers and children relate to and rely upon each other. When nourishment, assistance, instruction, comfort, and special hugs are needed, Mom can offer them in special ways that only their children will [...]

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Playing Loteria / El juego de la loteria

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Together a little boy and his grandma discover a world of language and realize that loved ones have special ways of understanding each other. Click here to read the Worlds of Words review.

Descriptors: Americas, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » 4 Comments

Panama (Cultures Of The World)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In this book, the authors cover geography, history, government, population, notable residents, and landmarks in a clear, readable fashion about Panama. Brilliant full-color photos and reproductions abound, giving glimpses into historical and modern ways of life. Maps, charts, and graphs are plentiful and informative.

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Go and Come Back

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In this multi-award-winning novel, two female American anthropologists come to stay in a jungle village near the Amazon. The villagers are initially skeptical, especially teenaged Alicia. But as the months go on, Alicia finds herself drawn in, even becoming friends with one of the women.

Descriptors: Peru, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

A Caribbean Dozen: Poems from Caribbean Poets

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Thirteen Caribbean poets recount childhood experiences in poetry and prose.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Grandchildren of the Incas (World’s Children)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Describes the civilization of the ancient Incas, comparing it to the lifestyle of their modern descendants, the Quechua Indians of Peru.

Descriptors: Bolivia, Latin America, Nonfiction, Peru, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

You and Me Together: Moms, Dads, and Kids Around The World

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

From a festival in India to a bus in Germany, from a park in China to a campfire in Australia, loving moms, dads, and kids share their lives.

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