Theme: storyteller

Charles Dickens: England’s Most Captivating Storyteller

By Book Importer | Published: November 2, 2011

See the world of Charles Dickens spring to life in his fascinating notebook. Excerpts from his personal letters, guides to his major works, and enthralling facts about his life and times—including Dickens’s own amazing rags-to-riches story—are accompanied by fascinating new illustrations, drawings from the original books, and photographs from the period.

Descriptors: Biography, England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: » Leave a comment

A Gift from Childhood:Memories of an African Boyhood

By Book Importer | Published: February 2, 2011

Baba Wagué is only four years old when he is sent to the tiny Malian village of Kassaro to be raised by his paternal grandparents, according to the family tradition. He is most unhappy about this at first, but under his grandmother’s patient and wise tutelage he comes to love his close-knit village community. He [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Awards, Biography, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mali, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » 2 Comments

The Storyteller’s Secrets

By Book Importer | Published: January 20, 2011

When twins Toby and Tess meet a mysterious old traveller, they are fascinated by his magical tales of far-off places, strange enchantments, and miracles.

Descriptors: Awards, England (UK), Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

My Abuelita

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2010

Abuelita’s hair is the color of salt. Her face is as crinkled as a dried chile. She booms out words as wild as blossoms blooming. She stuffs her carcacha–her jalopy–with all the things she needs: a plumed snake, a castle, a skeleton, and more. Her grandson knows he has the most amazing grandmother ever–with a [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Storytellers

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Abdul and Grandfather pass through the streets of Fez, Morocco, and stop at an old gate, where Grandfather performs as a storyteller.

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