Theme: Friendship

In The Darkness

By Book Importer | Published: April 16, 2012

Gareth is his parents’ dirty secret: Cursed with a demonic appearance, he has always been in hiding just to stay alive. He must never be seen or his family will die. But when a violent attack endangers a local youth — whom Gareth adores from the shadows — there is no one else to help, [...]

Descriptors: Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Book of Wonders

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

Sorcerers, Cyclops, Djinnis . . . Magic. Thirteen-year-old Zardi loves to hear stories about fantastical beings long banned from the kingdom of Arribitha. But anyone who is caught whispering of their powers will feel the rage of the sultan–a terrifying tyrant who, even with his eyes closed, can see all. When her own beloved sister [...]

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Kate and Pippin

By Book Importer | Published: April 11, 2012

Photographs and simple text reveal the true story of a fawn which, abandoned by her mother and brought to live on a farm, is raised by Kate, a Great Dane which has never had puppies of her own.

Descriptors: Canada, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Leprechaun Under the Bed

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Brian the leprechaun enjoys his solitary life until a human builds a stone cottage above Brian’s underground home.

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

One Dog and His Boy

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

When lonely, ten-year-old Hal learns that his wealthy but neglectful parents only rented Fleck, the dog he always wanted, he and new friend Pippa take Fleck and four other dogs from the rental agency on a trek from London to Scotland, where Hal’s grandparents live.

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

Maudie and Bear

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Bear’s world revolves around Maudie. Maudie’s world also revolves around Maudie. In this delightful picture book, readers will meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. Whether they are going on a bike ride, fixing an afternoon snack, or dancing together, Bear’s love for Maudie [...]

Descriptors: Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Short Stories » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Elijah Door

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A little help from the rabbi on Passover ends a feud between the Lippas and the Galinskys.

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

The Boy, the Bear, the Baron, the Bard

By Book Importer | Published: March 3, 2012

A comic romp through Shakespeare’s London featuring an intrepid little boy, a friendly bear, and-in the role of dastardly villain-the Bard himself. What happens when a boy bursts through the curtain of a deserted theatre and onto the world’s most famous stage? He lands on the Bard himself and the chase is on-through the streets [...]

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

Feathers and Fools

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other for their differences.  The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons for protection–until panic struck and the chance for peace seemed lost forever.

Descriptors: Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, Oceania, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Goblin and the Empty Chair

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss.But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal.From internationally acclaimed picture book masters Mem Fox and Leo and Diane Dillon, here is a rich and moving original fairy tale about [...]

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