Theme: Swimming

Hanuman To The Rescue (Vol. 513)

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

The timeless story of the monkey-god Hanuman, a valiant superhero who has the mystic ability to shrink, expand, and leap great distances, who is compelled to rescue Sita, the kidnapped wife of Rama, from the clutches of Ravana.

Descriptors: Asia, Folklore, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Tagged » Comments closed

Miko Goes on Vacation

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

Miko the mouse likes going to the beach with his mother but does not know what to do with his toy animal, Mimiki when it is time for a swim.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Comments closed

Island Summer

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

Summer transforms a quiet island as visitors arrive for swimming, playing on the beach, card games, soccer, hide-and-seek, and dancing in the evening.

Descriptors: Europe, Greece, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » Comments closed

Will Goes to the Beach

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

When Will and his mother go to the beach, they don’t let a bit of rain keep them from going swimming.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Picture Book, Realistic Fiction, Scandinavia, Sweden » Other Themes: , » Comments closed