Theme: race

The Winter Pony

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

In the forests of Siberia, in the first years of the 20th century, a white pony runs free with his herd. But his life changes forever when he’s captured by men. Years of hard work and cruelty wear him out. When he’s chosen to be one of 20 ponies to accompany the Englishman Robert Falcon [...]

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Cinnamon Baby

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

Miriam the baker is beloved in her village. Every day she bicycles to work and saves her favorite cinnamon bread for last, singing as she kneads spices into the dough. The scents and songs attract fellow bicyclist Sebastian, and he falls head over handlebars for Miriam. After marrying, their domestic bliss is disrupted when their [...]

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

Waiting For The Rain (Laurel Leaf Books)

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

Tengo is the 10-year-old son of workers on Oom Koos’s large farm in the Transvaal. He longs to go to school like his friend Frikkie, who visits his uncle’s farm on holidays. But Tengo’s family is too poor to pay for the education that comes free to whites. He finally gets his wish at age [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, South Africa » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier De Saint-George

By Book Importer | Published: February 10, 2011

The musical superstar of 18th-century France was Joseph Boulogne—a black man. This inspiring story tells how Joseph, the only child of a black slave and her white master, becomes “the most accomplished man in Europe.” After traveling from his native West Indies to study music in Paris, young Joseph is taunted about his skin color. [...]

Descriptors: Biography, Caribbean, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), West Indies » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

You Be Me, I’ll Be You

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

Anna, the interracial child of a white father and black mother, explores questions and yearnings she has about her identity by “switching” skin-colors with her father. With wit, compassion and a very light and non-didactic hand, this book examines issues of concern not only to interracial children, but to all children who have ever worried [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Race of the Century

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Tom Tortoise challenges Flash Harry Hare, But while Flash Harry gets distracted signing autographs for his adoring fans, stopping for photo ops, and snacking, Tom Tortoise keeps going, slowly and steadily, to win the race.

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

Chloe and the Magic Baton

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

A special riding baton her uncle brought her from Mexico helps Chloe get through one tough riding competition after another, but when it disappears before the championship she must place her trust in one very stubborn pony.

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