Theme: king

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

Fox and Phoenix

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

The king of Long City is dying. For Kai Zu, the news means more than it does for most former street rats in the small mountain stronghold, because he and the king’s daughter are close friends. Then the majestic ruler of the ghost dragons orders Kai to travel across the country to the Phoenix Empire, [...]

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

Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

The stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are full of mystery and adventure. In this retelling of nine tales of ancient Egypt, Marcia Williams uses her signature comic-strip style to capture the rich mythology and early history of this great civilization. Beginning with powerful Ra rising from the waters of the Nile [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Sundiata: Lion King of Mali

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

The story of Sundiata, who overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule Mali in the thirteenth century.

Descriptors: Africa, Biography, Mali, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Little Rooster’s Diamond Button

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011

Little Rooster is happy to find a diamond button-it’s a perfect present for his mistress. Then along comes the King, who snatches the button for his treasure chamber! And when Little Rooster demands the button back, the King is so furious he has Little Rooster thrown into a well. One thing the King doesn’t know: [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Hungary, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » 1 Comment

How the Amazon Queen Fought the Prince of Egypt

By Book Importer | Published: June 14, 2011

Serpot, ruler of a land where women live free, without men, leads her Amazon warriors in battle against Prince Pedikhons of Egypt, who has come to see for himself if women can equal men, even in battle. Includes notes about Assyrian and Egyptian culture and hieroglyphics.

Descriptors: Africa, Egypt, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Syria » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

King of Another Country

By Book Importer | Published: June 14, 2011

A young African drummer learns the difference between extremes and moderation when the King of the Forest teaches him to say “yes” instead of “no.”

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

I Am the King!

By Book Importer | Published: May 4, 2011

After his mother gives him a crown, a little boy decides to do only what he wants to do, until he is sent to his room.

Descriptors: Fantasy, France, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

The King and the Three Thieves

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

King Abbas apppears to get caught up in the schemes of three thieves but he has a few tricks of his own and ultimately saves his kingdom from starvation.

Descriptors: Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Iran, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Excalibur

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

The Arthurian legend springs to life in another powerhouse graphic novel from the creators of OUTLAW: THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD. Arthur Pendragon was raised in obscurity, but fate will not leave him to the shadows. In a moment of desperate need, he draws a legendary sword from its stonebed and commences the life he [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Graphic Novel, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , » 1 Comment