Theme: Poetry and rhyme

Colors! Colores!

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Noted Mexican poet Jorge Luján and South Africa’s illustrious illustrator Piet Grobler have teamed up again to produce this exquisite celebration of color. As day turns into night, young readers see fleeting, evocative glimpses of the qualities inherent in a range of colors. An antelope and a group of children are pictured inhabiting this delicate [...]

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Bhangra Babes

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

As their auntie’s wedding day approaches, the Indian-British Dhillon sisters try to rescue her from her fianc

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More Russian Picture Tales

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Retells ten traditional folk tales about the animals and peasants of the Russian countryside.

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Do You Know Me

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Although he is continually getting into trouble, Tapiwa’s uncle becomes her best friend when he comes from Mozambique to live with her family in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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Beneath The Stone: A Mexican Zapotec Tale

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

The customs and daily life of the small village of Oaxaca, Mexico, are shown through the eyes of a six-year-old Zapotec Indian boy.

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Celebrate! In Southeast Asia

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Describes a variety of holiday celebrations in Southeast Asia, including Thailand’s Elephant Round-Up, Singapore’s Moon Cake Festival, and the Vietnamese New Year.

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The Night Of The Fireflies

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Toshio takes his sister, Miko, through the woods to the river, where they join other children in capturing fireflies and placing them in lanterns.

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A Handful Of Time

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

After winding an old watch, Patricia is suddenly transported back in time where she meets her mother as a young girl and uncovers a deep-rooted secret.

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On The Road

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A mother and her two children load up the car and travel to the sea passing many other types of vehicles on their journey.

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