Theme: Sisters and brothers

My Wild Sister and Me

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

Having a wild big sister–who can be a giraffe one day, a giant bear the next, and a racing rabbit the day after that–is just about the very best thing that can happen to little brother. Iris Wewer’s rollicking illustrations perfectly match this playful story of imagination and adventure!

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

For the Love of Music

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

By the time she was 12, she was considered one of the finest pianists in Europe, but today few people know her name. Maria Mozart, like her famous brother Wolfgang, was a musical prodigy. The talented siblings toured Europe, playing before kings and empresses, were showered with gifts and favors, and lived in a whirlwind [...]

Descriptors: Austria, Biography, Europe, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Scarecrow And His Servant

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

A scarecrow and his boy servant, Jack, set off on a dangerous adventure as they try to outwit the crooked Buffaloni family and stake their claim to valuable Spring Valley.

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O Canada

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

An artist celebrates the beautiful and varied Canadian landscape in these impressionistic descriptions and full-color paintings of Canada’s provinces and territories, from Newfoundland to the Northwest Territories.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

Erandi’s Braids

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

In a poor Mexican village, Erandi surprises her mother by offering to sell her long, beautiful hair in order to raise enough money to buy a new fishing net.

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Private Peaceful

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

When Thomas Peaceful’s older brother is forced to join the British Army, Thomas decides to sign up as well, although he is only fourteen years old, to prove himself to his country, his family, his childhood love, Molly, and himself.

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Surviving Aunt Marsha

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

When Mum and Dad go on a much-needed vacation to ‘find their lost romance,’ three Australian siblings are forced to spend three weeks with their least favorite aunt.

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

Montmorency And The Assassins

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

After twenty years as a gentleman, Montmorency is glad to be free of Scarper, his wretched alter-ego, but when a young friend is caught in the middle of a murderous political plot, Montmorency may have no choice but to call upon Scarper for help.

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Hachiko: The True Story Of A Loyal Dog

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

Relates the true story of a dog who accompanied his master to and from a Tokyo train station for a year and, after his master died, continued to wait for him there every day for many years.

Descriptors: Asia, Japan, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

I’ll Sing You One-O

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

Reunited with her long-lost twin brother, twelve-year-old Gemma constantly tests the boundaries of acceptable behavior while relying on angels to help her connect with her new family.

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