Theme: diversity

Meena

By Book Importer | Published: May 18, 2012

The children of Fly Street fear and taunt their neighbor Meena, thinking she is a witch, but when they meet her granddaughter and taste her cherry pie, they learn the truth.

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

Going Going

By Book Importer | Published: June 22, 2011

Florrie’s favorite coffee shop, with its open mike night, dreamy candles, and cute waiters … Going? The mysterious little hut selling fresh lemon ice on the west side of town … Going? The boutique featuring clothes you don’t find at the mall, allowing you to look like … an interesting person … Going? Individuality. Originality. [...]

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, United States of America, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Way Back Home

By Book Importer | Published: May 5, 2011

Stranded on the moon after his extraordinary airplane takes him into outer space, a boy meets a marooned young Martian with a broken spacecraft, and the two new friends work together to return to their respective homes.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Northern Ireland (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Bhutan

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Bhutan”–Provided by publisher.

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

Bahrain

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

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

Belize

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Belize”–Provided by publisher.

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

Trinidad and Tobago

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Trinidad and Tobago”–Provided by publisher.

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

Grenada

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

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

Small Saul

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

Ahoy there! Will this sweet little pirate find his place aboard The Rusty Squid or will he be forced to walk the plank? When Small Saul joins the crew of The Rusty Squid, it doesn’t take long for the other pirates to notice something is very different about this tiny fellow. He was born to [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Fantasy, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Cinnamon Baby

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

Miriam the baker is beloved in her village. Every day she bicycles to work and saves her favorite cinnamon bread for last, singing as she kneads spices into the dough. The scents and songs attract fellow bicyclist Sebastian, and he falls head over handlebars for Miriam. After marrying, their domestic bliss is disrupted when their [...]

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