Theme: Storytelling

Icefall

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

Princess Solveig and her siblings are trapped in a hidden fortress tucked between towering mountains and a frozen fjord, along with her best friend and an army of restless soldiers, all awaiting news of the king’s victory in battle, but as they wait for winter’s end and the all-encompassing ice to break, acts of treachery [...]

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

The Magic Brush

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

Jasmine’s grandfather teaches her Chinese calligraphy by drawing and making up stories together. This book includes information about Chinese characters and a glossary of words in the story.

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

Aziz the Storyteller

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

Although he wants to please his father and earn money selling carpets, Aziz finds himself drawn to the storytellers in the marketplace, including one who has a special gift meant just for him.

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

Peace Tales

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

Maybe it’s the king who spills honey, and then says it is not his problem until it causes a war. Or maybe it’s some sandpipers and whales who get into a foolish fight that almost destroys their homes. Perhaps it’s the man who thinks that a gun makes him strong, or the monkeys who follow [...]

Descriptors: Awards, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Five Minute Tales: More Stories to Read and Tell When Time is Short

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

A companion to Three Minute Tales compiles another delightful collection of entertaining stories from around the world to read or tell on any occasion. Simultaneous.

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

Three-Minute Tales

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

Three Minute Tales compiles delightful collection of entertaining stories from around the world to read or tell on any occasion.

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

The Boy in the Garden

By Book Importer | Published: December 17, 2010

After Jiro encounters a life-like garden statue of a tall bird, he falls asleep and dreams of the story his mother once told him about a grateful crane.

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

Mongolia: Vanishing Cultures

By Book Importer | Published: October 6, 2010

Two nomadic Mongolian children listen to stories of the past from their father and yearn for their own horses, creatures essential to their way of life.

Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mongolia, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Nutmeg Princess

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

In the Isle of Spice in the Caribbean lived a Nutmeg Princess, called that because she would only appear when the nutmeg was ready for picking, and the sweet smell of spice was in the air, and only those who were unselfish could see her.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Fantasy, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

La Diablesse and the Baby

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

Winner of both the Alcuin Society Design Award and the Storytelling World Honor Award, this is the eerie and colorful tale of the legendary creature–half human, half demon–that roams the Caribbean night, and how a brave Grandma outwits it.

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