Theme: illness

Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

A young Tibetan American girl helps her grandfather recover from an illness through the use of a traditional cure that focuses on spiritual as well as physical recovery and brings together a caring community.

Descriptors: Asia, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Tibet (China) » 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

Capturing Joy

By Book Importer | Published: May 31, 2011

Maud Lewis was born into a loving Nova Scotia family who accepted her physical limitations. When her parents died and she was forced to find her own way in the world, she married and set up a modest household in a small cabin. Despite the hardships she faced, she was able to find joy in [...]

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

The Rabbit and the Dragon King

By Book Importer | Published: February 23, 2011

Thanks to a quick-witted rabbit and a seaworthy turtle, an ill dragon king regains his desire to live. This is one of the most popular folktales in Korea.

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

Atariba and Niguayona: A story from the Taino People of Puerto Rico (Tales Of The Americas.) (Spanish Edition)

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

A Taino Indian legend about a young boy and his search for the healing caimoni tree.

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

The Heir of Mistmantle

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

King Crispin and Queen Cedar have just had a baby daughter–Princess Catkin–and everyone on Mistmantle Island gathers for the joyful celebration of the Naming Ceremony.  But the day after, the princess suddenly disappears.  Urchin and all the brave captains are dispatched to bring back the princess, but come back empty-handed.  All clues point to Linty, an [...]

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

Our Stories, Our Songs: African Children Talk about AIDS

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 6, 2007

In Malawi and Zambia, children who have lost family to the AIDS pandemic tell their stories. This book is about the power of the human spirits to endure and hope for a better tommorrow.

Descriptors: Africa, All Ages, Malawi, Nonfiction, Tanzania » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » 1 Comment