Theme: Family

Racing the Sun

By Book Importer | Published: August 16, 2011

Being an American in ian wasn’t something twelve-year-old Brandon Rogers liked to advertise. His father had left his Indian heritage behind when he went to college and Brandon had grown up in suburbia-just a regular kid. Who needed embarrassing mumbo-jumbo to make you look different? But then Brandon’s Navajo grandfather moved off the reservation and [...]

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Me in the Middle

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

When ten-year-old Bel finds a photograph of her great-grandmother Beatrice, or Bisa Bea, she convinces her mother to let her borrow it. When the picture inexplicably vanishes, Bisa Bea’s voice suddenly emerges inside Bel, telling stories of the old days and counseling her on proper behavior by young girls. Then another voice emerges that tells [...]

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Tales Of The Amazon: How The Munduruku Indians Live

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

A member of a local Amazon tribe takes readers deep into the heart of Brazil in this lavish picture book. First, we meet a young Munduruku boy and discover how he is trained in the sacred ways of a shaman. In the second part, the author recounts his journey to the city after growing up [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Brazil, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Carnavalia!

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

Carnivals rule the streets of Brazil from Christmas to Ash Wednesday. This is a time of performances, merrymaking, and feasting that blends Catholic beliefs with African and Portuguese heritage into a variety of public celebrations. This wonderful book presents the folklore behind the festivities, explaining the significance of the colorful costumes, dances, and characters. Brazilian [...]

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Tia Isa Wants A Car

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011
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Limpopo Lullaby

By Book Importer | Published: July 5, 2011
Descriptors: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Victoria Goes To Brazil

By Book Importer | Published: July 5, 2011

Victoria’s mother was born in Brazil, but she and her daughter live in London. Now it’s time for a visit to the country where Mom grew up. From a coffee farm to a saint’s day procession, from a street children’s shelter to a huge family barbeque, Victoria learns about her mother’s country and enjoys getting [...]

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The Moon Has Written You A Poem

By Book Importer | Published: July 5, 2011

Subtly capturing the innocence and imagination of childhood, this magical poetry collection captures the innocence and imagination of childhood focuses on the importance of family. Deftly translated verse captures the lyrical rhymes of the original Portuguese while providing a whimsical escape for the entire family to enjoy.

Descriptors: Americas, Brazil, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Poetry » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

From North To South/Del Norte Al Sur

By Book Importer | Published: July 5, 2011

José loves helping Mamá in the garden outside their home in California. But when Mamá is sent back to Mexico for not having citizenship papers, José and his Papá face an uncertain future. What will it be like to visit Mamá in Tijuana? When will she be able to come home? Award-winning children’s book author [...]

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

Under A Red Sky: Memoir Of A Childhood In Communist Romania

By Book Importer | Published: June 28, 2011

Eva Zimmermann is eight years old, and she has just discovered she is Jewish. Such is the life of an only child living in postwar Bucharest, a city that is changing in ever more frightening ways. Eva’s family, full of eccentric and opinionated adults, will do absolutely anything to keep her safe—even if it means [...]

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