Theme: families

The Fitzosbornes in Exile

By Book Importer | Published: May 12, 2011

Michelle Cooper combines the drama of pre-War Europe with the romance of debutante balls and gives us another compelling historical page turner.Sophia FitzOsborne and the royal family of Montmaray escaped their remote island home when the Germans attacked, and now find themselves in the lap of luxury. Sophie’s journal fills us in on the social [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Houses and Homes

By Book Importer | Published: December 7, 2010

A simple discussion of different kinds of houses and what makes them homes.

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

Families

By Book Importer | Published: December 7, 2010

Human and animal families care for their young in similar ways. They go on walks, share food, go swimming, cuddle, and of course, give plenty of hugs and kisses. Explore the charming similarities between animals and humans in this fun photographic book about families. Vibrant photographs of babies and the families that love them make [...]

Descriptors: Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Infant/toddler (ages 0-2) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Global Babies

By Book Importer | Published: December 7, 2010

The Global Fund For Children develops innovative titles that help young readers expand their appreciation of the multicultural world in which they live. Each book depicts positive images of children, promotes multiculturalism, and integrates the child’s perspective into the text. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these books helps support The Global [...]

Descriptors: Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Infant/toddler (ages 0-2) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Grandma Lai Goon Remembers

By Book Importer | Published: December 7, 2010

A Chinese-American grandmother relates family and cultural history from her life in Guangzhou, China to her grandchildren

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » 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

A Piñata in a Pine Tree

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

An award-winning author and a rising star artist have put a festive Latino twist on “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” populating it with piñatas in place of partridges, plus burritos bailando (dancing donkeys), lunitas cantando (singing moons), and much more, all displayed in the most vivid colors imaginable. In this version a little girl receives [...]

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

The Party for Papa Luis / La fiesta para Papa Luis

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

A cumulative tale in which Papa Luis’s family and friends make preparations for his birthday fiesta, complete with pinata, cake, and a clown.

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

Hermanas (Hablemos) (Spanish Edition)

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

Brightly colored photographs and simple text depict one aspect of a young child’s world–the experience of being or having a sister. Encourages children to explore and talk about their own experiences.

Descriptors: Concept Book, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Nonfiction » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Hermanos (Hablemos) (Spanish Edition)

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

Brightly colored photographs and simple text depict one aspect of a young child’s world–the experience of being or having a brother. Encourages children to explore and talk about their own experiences.

Descriptors: Concept Book, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Nonfiction » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment