Theme: Life

Sophie

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Sophie loves her Grandpa. And her Grandpa loves Sophie. They are best friends. And then one day there is no Grandpa. . . . Family love and the natural cycle of birth, life, and death are tenderly portrayed in this moving story. Foxs spare text distills complex life passages into emotions so clear even a [...]

Descriptors: Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Oceania, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Bob & Co

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

“Who left the sun in the bathroom again? Where does the story begin?” There are so many questions in the world of “Bob & Co”. Its no wonder that Bob needs a page of quiet now and then to think them over. Irreverently tackling the big questions of life, the universe, and everything with abundant [...]

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

Elephant Dance

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

Grandfather tells many stories about his native India in answer to Ravi and Anjali’s questions, such as the tale of a procession of elephants on the feast of Divaali when he was a boy. This story includes facts about life in India, a list of cooking spices, and descriptions of Indian animals.

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

William Shakespeare: His life and Times

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

A lavish, interactive introduction to the great poet’s life, his work and the times he lived in.In this enthralling scrapbook that William Shakespeare compiled for his daughter, he looks back on his life as he retires from the theatre. Discover late-sixteenth- and early-seventeenth centurystories of love, war, kings and queens, fellow playwrights and actors, explorers [...]

Descriptors: Biography, England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Pika: Life In The Rocks

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2010

A pika scurries across a rock pile high in the Rocky Mountians.  He watches out for hungry hawks and weasels.  Quickly, he nips leafy twigs off bushes and carries them to his rocky den.  This hamster-size cousin of the rabbit is storing up food.  He will build a “hay pile” as big as a bathtub.  [...]

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

The Galapagos Islands (Nature’s Wonders)

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

The Galapagos Islands are a natural wonder in every way. They are home to an array of flora and fauna found no other place on earth. In The galapagos Islands explore the beauty and mystery surronding these islands, as well as their geography, wildlife, history, people, and the importance of the preservation of these isles.

Descriptors: Ecudor, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Afghan Dreams: Young Voices of Afghanistan

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

This story introduces readers to children living in Kabul and in rural Afghan villages through photographic portraits and brief narrative profiles that offer a glimpse of their lives and dreams.

Descriptors: Afghanistan, Biography, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Genghis Khan

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

This is the story of a boy named Temujin. As a boy, he inherited the role of leader after his father’s death. As a man, he earned it–by fiercely protecting his people, no matter the cost, and by demanding total loyalty from those he led. His story is one of courage and survival, sacrifice and [...]

Descriptors: Asia, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mongolia » Other Themes: , , » 1 Comment

City of Dogs

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Sam has always wanted a dog, but Jenny is a dog like no other. She has come from another world—a parallel world of mythology, where the whims of the gods decide the course of Destiny. Jenny fled in terror after her attempt to save the life of her first beloved boy interrupted the gods’ plans [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Secret Letters from 0 to 10

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Ernest Morlaisse leads an unadventurous life. He comes home every day and eats the same snack and sits down to his homework. Enter Victoria de Montardent, the new girl in class. When Victoria sees Ernest it’s love at first sight. And she makes her declaration to everyone: ” I love Ernest. . . . We’re [...]

Descriptors: Europe, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment