Theme: nomads

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

Muktar and the Camels

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

Muktar lives in an orphanage on the border of Kenya and Somalia. He daydreams about his old life with his family and especially tending to camels. One day, visitors arrive bearing books, and Muktar’s friend Ismail is excited; so is Muktar, but for a different reason—the visitors are riding on camels. Muktar quickly discovers that [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Kenya, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Somalia » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment