Theme: frienship

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

Zen Shorts

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

When Stillwater the giant panda moves into the neighborhood, the stories he tells to three siblings teach them to look at the world in new ways.

Descriptors: Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Comments closed