Theme: solution

The Very Last Unicorn

By Book Importer | Published: May 4, 2011

A young boy helps “the one and only, the very last unicorn in the world” to find a safe place to live.

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

As Luck would Have It

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Based on the Brothers Grimm’s Clever Elsie, when Mother and Father Bear go off to look after Grandmother Bear, they leave twins Jonas and Juniper to take care of the house and field chores, warning them to beware of thieves. In this retelling of a classic story Jonas and Juniper go through many misadventures at [...]

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

Priceless Gifts

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

There is an old saying that good things come in small packages. In this story from Italy, storytellers Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss show us that good things also come in furry packages. When a merchant finds himself in a land that is overrun by rats, he realizes that he has the most priceless gift [...]

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

Ten Old Men and a Mouse

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The synagogue was once a busy, bustling place, but now only ten old men come to tend it and pray each day. Then one day, a little scritch-scratch betrays the first new member in years: a tiny mouse who has taken up residence among the holy books. Of course, a trap must be set, but [...]

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Mo’s Mischief: Teacher’s Pet

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Each story depicts Mo’s problem, and his creative solution.

Descriptors: China, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Mo’s Mischief: Best Mom Ever

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Each story depicts Mo’s problem and his creative solution.

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Mo’s Mischief: Pesky Monkeys

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Each story depicts Mo’s problem, and his creative solution.

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The Problem with Chickens

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The ladies of Iceland have a problem: the birds lay their eggs in nooks on the sides of steep cliffs, so the ladies have a very difficult time getting any of the eggs for baking. They go to town to buy chickens to lay eggs for them instead. For a while, everyone is happy, and [...]

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

How the Ladies Stopped the Wind

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Iceland is a very windy place.Going for a walk can be challenging. The ladies in one village, with the help of the chickens, set out to stop the wind. But the hungry sheep have other plans. Why aren’t there any trees in the Icelandic countryside? This original tale will tell you why and leave you [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Iceland, Picture Book, Scandinavia » Other Themes: , , » 1 Comment

Four Hens and a Rooster

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Four hens live on a chicken farm. A little rooster lives there, too. “What a nice little rooster you have here,” everyone says when they come to visit. Indeed, it seems so for a while. But then the rooster begins to take more food for himself, and the hens get less. When the hens try [...]

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