Theme: obedience

Beneath My Mother’s Feet

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

“Our lives will always be in the hands of our mothers, whether we like it or not.” Nazia doesn’t mind when her friends tease and call her a good beti, a dutiful daughter. Growing up in a working-class family in Karachi, Pakistan, Nazia knows that obedience is the least she can give to her mother, [...]

Descriptors: Database, Fiction, Pakistan, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Oink, Oink Benny

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Benny is going out. He is tired of hanging around inside. Benny’s little brother is going out, too. He’s also sick of hanging around inside. “Stay away from the mudhole,” says Benny’s mama. “Oink, oink,” says Benny. Then Benny and his little brother head straight for the mudhole.

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