Theme: Gift

The Cloud Spinner

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

One small boy has a special gift—he can weave cloth from the clouds: gold in the early morning with the rising sun, white in the afternoon, and crimson in the evening. He spins just enough cloth for a warm scarf. But when the king sees the boy’s magnificent cloth, he demands cloaks and gowns galore. [...]

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

The Crowfield Demon

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

The chilling sequel to the critically acclaimed CROWFIELD CURSE. In THE CROWFIELD CURSE, young monks’ apprentice Will learned he was gifted with the Sight: able to see beyond this mortal coil into the spirit realms of Old Magic. Protected by the warrior fay Shadlok — and accompanied by the wry, wary hobgoblin called Brother Walter [...]

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

A Lei for Tutu

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Nahoa loves making leis with her grandmother and looks forward to helping her create a special one for Lei Day, until her grandmother becomes very ill.

Descriptors: Hawaii, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » 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

The Stone: A Persian Legend of the Magi

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

A retelling of the story told to Marco Polo about the Magi of Saveh, three wise men from a town in Persia, who followed a strange star and find a special child.

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

The Giraffe that Walked to Paris

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

This book retells the true story of how the first giraffe ever to come to Europe was sent by the Pasha of Egypt to the King of France in 1826, and the giraffe walked from the disembarkation point of Marseilles to Paris to see the King.

Descriptors: Europe, France, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Milo Armadillo

By Book Importer | Published: May 5, 2011

When no one can find a pink, fluffy rabbit to give to Tallulah for her birthday, her grandmother knits her a pink, fluffy “thing” that they name Milo Armadillo, which proves to be a great present.  

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

The Language of Birds

By Book Importer | Published: May 5, 2011

A retelling of the Russian tale about a wealthy merchant’s younger son who proves his worth in an unusual way.

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

Yoko’s Show-And-Tell

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

When Yoko’s grandparents send her a beautfui antique doll all the way from Japan, Yoko couldn’t be happier. She places Miki on a windowsill and brings her candy every day. On Girls’ Festival Day, Yoko wants to show Miki to her class and tell them all about the Japanese holiday. In her Big No voice [...]

Descriptors: Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Japan, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Santa Claus in Baghdad: Stories about Teens in the Arab World

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

A collection of eight stories, most previously published in other anthologies, about what it is like to grow up in the Middle East today.

Descriptors: Asia, Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Short Stories, Syrian Arab Republic, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment