Theme: Social life and customs

A Gift For Mama

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

Sick and tired of making presents for various holidays and occasions, Sara decides that for this Mother’s Day she will do something different.

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

The Butter Thief

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

While enduring his punishment for playing with the butter, little Krishna performs a miraculous feat.

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

Bilby Moon

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

After watching the moon get smaller and smaller, Little Bilby goes on a quest searching for the missing pieces of the moon, asking everyone she meets for their help.

Descriptors: Australia, Fiction, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

The Key to My Heart

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

After Jonathan’s dad loses his keys, they retrace all of their steps throughout the day, from the post office to the playground, and all of the places in between.

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Beneath The Rainbow

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

Drawing on images and characters from traditional African myths, legends, and folklore, this colorful anthology features three short stories and three poems from Kenya.

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Seeker

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

Having been rejected by the Nomana–the revered warrior-monk order they long to join–sixteen-year-olds Seeker and Morning Star, along with a curious pirate named Wildman, attempt to prove that they are worthy of joining the community, after all.

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: » Comments closed