Theme: Rabbits

The Rabbit Problem

By Book Importer | Published: January 20, 2011

In Fibonacci’s Field, Lonely and Chalk Rabbit meet, snuggle together, and then spend a year trying to cope with their ever-increasing brood and the seasonal changes that bring a new challenge each month. Presented in calendar format with one pop-up illustration and other special features.

Descriptors: Awards, Concept Book, England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » 3 Comments

Mad At Mommy

By Book Importer | Published: December 17, 2010

Little Bunny is VERY MAD at his mommy. She sleeps too late. She talks too much.She watches her silly shows instead of cartoons.And she gets mad for no reason — just a few little bubbles on the floor.The only thing left to do is run away. But does he really want to leave Mommy behind [...]

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

Stories of Mexico’s Independence Days and Other Bilingual Children’s Fables

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This collection of six bilingual children’s stories takes a regional and historical emphases. Sixteen provides the background of September 16, Mexico’s day of independence from Spain, and places it in a present-day context with which children can easily identify. “The Little General” teaches children about Cinco de Mayo through a young boy who helps save [...]

Descriptors: Folklore, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9), Short Stories » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

A Very Full Morning

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 29, 2007

When Little Tooth goes to her first day of school, she learns that she is not the only rabbit who is anxious

Descriptors: Europe, Italy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » Comments closed

A Girl Named Disaster

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

While fleeing from Mozambique to Zimbabwe to escape an unwanted marriage, Nhamo, an eleven-year-old Shona girl, struggles to escape drowning and starvation and in so doing comes close to the luminous world of the African spirits.

Descriptors: Africa, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mozambique » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

Anne Frank: Young Diarist

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

Documents the life of Anne Frank, including her childhood, time in hiding, and the time she spent in a Nazi concentration camp, before her death and the release of her diary which became world famous.

Descriptors: Biography, Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Netherlands » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

The Adventures Of Robin Hood

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

Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived in Sherwood Forest as an outlaw dedicated to fighting tyranny.

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Folklore, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed