Theme: father and son

Breaking Stalin’s Nose

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

In the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union, ten-year-old Sasha idolizes his father, a devoted Communist, but when police take his father away and leave Sasha homeless, he is forced to examine his own perceptions, values, and beliefs.

Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Russia » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Third Gift

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

After harvesting an especially large “tear” of a resin known as myrrh, a young boy and his father visit a spice merchant whose three customers are seeking a special gift to bring to a baby. Includes biblical references and historical information about the Magi and myrrh.

Descriptors: Africa, Historical Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » 1 Comment

Cat Found

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

A heartwarming tale about the importance of caring for strays.In Billy’s small town, stray cats are running wild, and there’s growing pressure to get rid of them. The school bullies don’t even hesitate to throw rocks at the poor creatures! So when Billy finds a wounded, starving kitten and sneaks her home, he has to [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

My Tattooed Dad

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

A young boy describes what life is like when his dad comes home — how he fries up chicken samosas for dinner, how he makes jokes and fools around, and how he carries him off to bed when he is sleepy. His dad also tells wonderful stories of his adventures in far-off lands, often inspired [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Spain » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Penguin Pete and Little Tim

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

Penguin Pete is a proud father, and he can’t wait to show his son Tim the wonders of their chilly world. When Little Tim gets lost during a snowstorm, he’s not worried much–he knows his father will always save the day.

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

Guess How Much I Love You

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

Little Nutbrown Hare loves big Nutbrown Hare as far as be can reach and as high as he can hop. But Big Nutbrown Hare loves him as far as his long arms can reach and as high as his strong legs can hop. Well then, Little Nutbrown Hare loves Big Nutbrown Hare right up to [...]

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

Guess How Much I Love You: All Year Round

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

For Little Nutbrown Hare and his father, Big Nutbrown Hare, each season brings new surprises, new discoveries, and new games to play.

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

Bloodline Rising

By Book Importer | Published: May 12, 2011

A story of loyalties tested, secrets exposed, and one boy’s search for identity amid the tangled political intrigue and deception of the Dark Ages. A young thief known as “the Ghost” roams seventh-century Constantinople, tangling in political feuds and petty theft, using his eerie gifts of persuasion and stealth. With his father away at war [...]

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

Aziz the Storyteller

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

Although he wants to please his father and earn money selling carpets, Aziz finds himself drawn to the storytellers in the marketplace, including one who has a special gift meant just for him.

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

Caravan

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

A ten-year-old boy accompanies his father for the first time on a caravan trip through the mountains of Afghanistan to the city below where they will trade their goods at market.

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