Theme: family loss

A Mama For Owen

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide-and-seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen’s world away.But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Kenya, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Home Now

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 7, 2007

A child dealing with loss while trying to find her place in a new home. An author’s note provides context for the plight of the many hildren orphaned by the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Watercolor paper

Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: » Comments closed