Theme: Life Styles

Morning Girl

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

Morning Girl, who loves the day, and her younger brother Star Boy, who loves the night, take turns describing their life on an island in pre-Columbian America; in Morning Girl’s last narrative, she witnesses the arrival of the first Europeans to her world.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » 9 Comments

My Little Round House

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2010

In this delightful picture book, baby Jilu recounts his first year of life in a nomadic Mongolian community. He remembers being cradled by his singing mother, the delicious smells from the cooking pot, his first meeting with his grandparents, and the family’s wandering life with a camel caravan. They celebrate Tsagaan Sar, the new year, [...]

Descriptors: China, Mongolia, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » 2 Comments

A Caribbean Dozen: Poems from Caribbean Poets

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Thirteen Caribbean poets recount childhood experiences in poetry and prose.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment