Theme: neighbor

Zen Ties

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Summer has arrived — and so has Koo, Stillwater’s young nephew. And when Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.

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

Sir Lofty and Sir Tubb

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

When two neighboring kingdoms argue over a beautiful flower it turns into war. The couples learn to share and bring peace to their lands.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Switzerland » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Story of Growl

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Growl is a little purple monster who lives alone in a big castle at the end of Eucalyptus Drive. Growl likes to hop and skip, and jump, and sing.But best of all, Growl loves to growl! She loves to growl inside and out.She loves to growl all morning, and even at night.One afternoon Growl sneaks [...]

Descriptors: Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Doctor Meow’s Big Emergency

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Dr. Meow’s Big Emergency is the first in a series of books which all take place in the friendly Whoops-a-Daisy World. In this exciting adventure, Tom Cat has hurt his leg, and Doctor Meow must help him right away. Doctor Meow and her helpers are good neighbors, and good friends, too!

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

Good Neighbors

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The Floods may bury relatives in their backyard, grow cobwebs in every room, and eat slugs for breakfast, but this loving family of wizards and witches is a delight to have next door unlike their neighbors the Dents—a mean, nasty family that shatters the calm of the whole block. Maybe a little of [...]

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

Mcfig and Mcfly: A Tale of Jealousy, Revenge, and Death (with a Happy Ending)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

From the unparalleled Henrik Drescher comes a wickedly funny story about the perils of runaway rivalry (with a happy ending). McFig lives with his daughter, Rosie, in a lovely little cottage far away from anywhere big and important. One day, McFly and his son, Anton, buy the land next door. At first McFig and McFly [...]

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

Ruby Sings the Blues

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Ruby’s voice is so loud, it’s driving everyone crazy! Then Ruby’s jazz-playing neighbors come up with a plan to help her control her volume. Ruby finally learns to sing to her heart’s content without everyone needing earplugs!

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

Darkfright

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Her island neighbors call her “Darkfright” because she is so afraid of the night. As darkness comes on, Darkfright does anything in her power to keep it away–she turns on all the lights and bustles around the house as if it were day. Then one night a fallen star crashed through her door, a star [...]

Descriptors: Caribbean, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Home

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A wordless picture book that observes the changes in a neighborhood from before a girl is born until she is an adult, as it first decays and then is renewed by the efforts of the residents.

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

Junk Collector School

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Junk is the world’s best free stuff. Anybody who’s part detective and part collector can put together a collection in no time. Jake really knows his junk. His house is filled with the most amazing collections of it. Andy wants a collection of his own, which is why he goes to Jake’s Junk Collector School.

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