Theme: Stories

Gifts From The Gods

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

Ancient names come to rich and fascinating life in this lavishly illustrated gift book for mythology fans and word lovers. Did you know that “museums” were initially temples built to worship the nine muses, the goddesses of the arts? That “Janus” was the god of the doorways and hallways, and we have named our janitors [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Red Ridin’ In The Hood: And Other Cuentos

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

Eleven classic tales are retold with an injection of Latino culture, providing a twist on the traditional forms while sustaining a freshness all their own. The title story, “Red Ridin’ in the Hood,” moves the setting to the barrio, where Red decides to brave dangerous Forest Street in order to reach her abuelita and encounters [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Fantasy, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9), United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Me in the Middle

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

When ten-year-old Bel finds a photograph of her great-grandmother Beatrice, or Bisa Bea, she convinces her mother to let her borrow it. When the picture inexplicably vanishes, Bisa Bea’s voice suddenly emerges inside Bel, telling stories of the old days and counseling her on proper behavior by young girls. Then another voice emerges that tells [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Brazil, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Folk Tales From The Soviet Union: The Russian Federation

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011
Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Russia, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

How Many Spots Does A Leopard Have: And Other Tales

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011

An illustrated collection of twelve folk tales, ten African and two Jewish.

Descriptors: Africa, Europe, Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Kibitzers and Fools

By Book Importer | Published: June 23, 2011

Thirteen brief, illustrated, traditional Jewish tales, each accompanied by an appropriate saying.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore, Israel, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Hot, Hot Roti For Dada-Ji

By Book Importer | Published: June 15, 2011

Aneel s grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his grandmother s incense, and his grandfather, Dada-ji, tells the world s best stories. When he was a boy, adventurous, energetic Dada-ji had the power of a tiger. Hunh-ji! Yes, sir! He could shake mangoes off trees [...]

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

Noah Barleywater Runs Away

By Book Importer | Published: May 31, 2011

Eight-year-old Noah’s problems seem easier to deal with if he doesn’t think about them. So he runs away, taking an untrodden path through the forest. Before long, he comes across a shop. But this is no ordinary shop: it’s atoyshop, full of the most amazing toys, and brimming with the most wonderful magic. And here [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Ireland, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Stones for My Father

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The Boer War was disastrous for the British: 22,000 of them died. Close to 7,000 Boers died. Nobody knows how many Africans lost their lives, but the number is estimated to be around 20,000. This tragic, and little remembered, chapter in history is the backdrop for Trilby Kent’s powerful novel.Corlie Roux’s father has always told [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), South Africa, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Leonardo Da Vinci (Lifelines)

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

At just twelve years old, Paulo becomes an apprentice to Leonardo da Vinci, the brilliant artist and inventor. Dull is not how Paulo describes life in Leonardo’s busy studio. There are floors to sweep, paints to mix, errands to run, and drawings to be made. But there are mysterious events, too. Another apprentice is not [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Italy, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment