Theme: Storytelling

Clockwork

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

An apprentice clockmaker facing failure…a writer with a story he can’t control….a girl whose courage will need to match her kindness…a prince whose mechanical heart is winding down…a clockwork knight with murderous tendencies…and a doctor who just may be the Devil. Their stories come together piece by piece in this chilling tale where nothing is [...]

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

Grandma Calls Me Beautiful

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A companion to the best-selling Mama, Do You Love Me? and Papa, Do You Love Me?, this beautiful book captures the unique bond that exists between grandmother and grandchild. A Hawaiian grandmother tells her granddaughter a favorite story about how much she loves her.

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

Grandpa Jack’s Tattoo Tales

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Grandpa Jack has seen flying fish, giant octopuses, and mermaids. He’s sailed all the oceans of the world, and he has a host of stories to tell about his adventures – and a tattoo for each of them. So when a customer at Grandpa Jack’s diner asks about one of his tattoos, Chloe’s grandpa delivers [...]

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Salsa Stories

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Salsa music blares from the stereo. One by one, friends and family, who come from all around Latin America, arrive at Carmen Teresa’s house to cook, dance, gossip, and play dominoes. And the New Year’s Day celebration begins… When a neighbor gives Carmen Teresa a blank notebook as a holiday present, she doesn’t know how [...]

Descriptors: All Ages, Latin America, Realistic Fiction, Short Stories » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » 1 Comment

Kamishibai Man

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

The Kamishibai man used to ride his bicycle into town where he would tell stories to the children and sell them candy, but gradually, fewer and fewer children came running at the sound of his clappers. They were all watching their new televisions instead. Finally, only one boy remained, and he had no money for [...]

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

The Book Thief

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 7, 2007

Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel — a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors. Awards USBBY Honor Book Take a closer look at The Book Thief [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Germany, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , » 1 Comment

Sam Tells Stories

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 6, 2007

When Sam changes schools, he tells some pretty amazing stories about himself but after a few days, when he confesses that he is just boring, regular Sam, he finds that he still has friends and a talent that makes him more interesting.

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

The Silver Donkey

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 2, 2007

In France during World War I, four French children learn about honesty, loyalty, and courage from an English army deserter who tells them a series of stories related to his small, silver donkey charm. First published in Australia.

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

Grandmother’s Tale

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 20, 2007

Every week, Nazan and her particular grandmother go to the market very Friday. Nazan loves shopping with Grandmother, because she tells such good stories while they shop. Waiting in the queue, Grandmother remembers her childhood in Turkey and Nazan watches the vegetables come to life. English and Urdu bilingual book

Descriptors: Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Turkey » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed

Zen Shorts

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

When Stillwater the giant panda moves into the neighborhood, the stories he tells to three siblings teach them to look at the world in new ways.

Descriptors: Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Comments closed