Theme: Honesty

Johnny Swanson

By Book Importer | Published: May 12, 2011

The secret to instant height?  Stand on a box.Want to make your money go further? Roll it down a hill.The answer to smelly feet? Wear a clothes pin on your nose.Eleven-year-old Johnny Swanson is in business. He’s raking in the money with his advertising scams and his advice columnist persona, who offers advice on absolutely [...]

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

By Book Importer | Published: May 2, 2011

Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teavee, and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his [...]

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Doctor Bird: Three Lookin’ Up Tales from Jamaica

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

Doctor Bird is one smart hummingbird! When he sees Mongoose stealing food, he drops a weather goofball on her house and really teaches that thief a lesson. When Mouse’s home is destroyed by a storm, Doctor Bird teaches him to keep his head up. And when Owl plans to crash a party dressed like Doctor [...]

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

Big Enough/Bastante grande: Bastante grande

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

Mamá always sighs, “Muy, muy chica,” every time Lupita tries to help out at the restaurant that Mamá runs all by herself. But when push comes to shove–or when Grabb comes to swipe–everyone in this exciting tale discovers that, although Lupita may be too little for some tasks, she is big enough for others.

Descriptors: Americas, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Michael Rosen’s Sad Book

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

With unmitigated honesty, a touch of humor, and sensitive illustrations by Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen explores the experience of sadness in a way that resonates with everyone. “Sometimes I’m sad and I don’t know why. It’s just a cloud that comes along and covers me up. Sad things happen to everyone, and sometimes people feel [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Sarah’s Little Ghosts

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When Sarah breaks her mother’s favorite necklace, she lies to cover it up. But the lie isn’t the only thing that comes out of her mouth. A little ghost pops out, too! And for every new lie Sarah tells, another ghost appears. There seems to be only one way to get rid of them, but [...]

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Divali Rose

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Ricki is looking forward to Divali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. He’s also waiting for two special rosebuds to bloom. The buds are on the bush that his grandfather had planted in the front yard. His grandfather promises that the roses will be the color of Divali. One morning, on his way to school, Ricki [...]

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

Sam Tells Stories

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 6, 2007

When Sam changes schools, he tells some pretty amazing stories about himself but after a few days, when he confesses that he is just boring, regular Sam, he finds that he still has friends and a talent that makes him more interesting.

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Miko “It Was Me, Mom!”

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

After breaking his mother’s favorite vase, Miko tries to conceal his involvement but is relieved when his toy animal Mimiki tells Mom the truth.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed