Theme: sharing

Sir Lofty and Sir Tubb

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

When two neighboring kingdoms argue over a beautiful flower it turns into war. The couples learn to share and bring peace to their lands.

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

Mama Says: A Book of Love for Mothers and Sons

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Gentle, but powerful life lessons spoken to a child, delivered with a mother’s immutable love. Mama Says teaches the universal importance of kindness, sharing, diligence, and faith, along with the importance of courage and a willingness to always try your best.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, International, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Four Feet, Two Sandals

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp, everyone scrambles to grab whatever they can. Ten-year-old Lina is thrilled when she finds a sandal that fits her foot perfectly, until she sees that another girl has the matching shoe. Soon Lina and Feroza meet, each wearing one coveted sandal. Together they solve the [...]

Descriptors: Pakistan, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » 3 Comments

Mangoes & Bananas

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Mangoes and Bananas tells the tale of Kanchil the mouse deer and Monyet the monkey-two friends who plant a garden together. But when the trees bear fruit, Monyet begins to eat everything himself. Kanchil has to act fast if he is to get anything at all. Combining folk art with folk tale, this book reflects [...]

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

The Tomten and the Fox

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A tomten agrees to share his porridge with a hungry fox who in turn must not disturb the farm animals.

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

We Share One World

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Children are never too young to begin exploring the many different cultures that make up our beautiful world. Whether we awaken to the wind blowing from the desert, the spray from an ocean wave, or snowflakes dusting the trees, we all share this truly magnificent planet. Through a young boy’s eyes, we visit children from [...]

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Gabriella’s Song

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 6, 2007

A young girl finds music all around her as she walks about the city of Venice, Italy, and she shares her song with everyone she meets.

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

Carrying

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

This book explores the importance of carrying things as well as babies and of lending a helping hand by sharing a load.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), International, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , » Comments closed