Theme: food

Mangoes & Bananas

Mangoes and Bananas tells the tale of Kanchil the mouse deer and Monyet the monkey-two friends who plant a garden together. But when the trees bear fruit, Monyet begins to eat everything himself. Kanchil has to act fast if he is to get anything at all. Combining folk art with folk tale, this book reflects [...]

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

A Taste of Japan

This book provides an overview of Japanese culture and food, including descriptions of staples, information about food production, and recipes.

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Qatar

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Qatar.

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Qatar » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Eating

In photographs and rhyming text, describes the foods and eating customs of people around the world.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), International, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

Celebrating

This book explores the importance of celebrating to people all over the world.

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Oh, No, Toto!

Little Toto loves to eat, and when he goes with his grandmother to the marketplace he eats everything in sight, leaving chaos in his wake. Includes a glossary of Cameroonian foods and a recipe for egussi soup.

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