Theme: Tradition

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam.

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The Mummer’s Song

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2012

Don’t seem like Christmas if the mummers are not here, Granny would say as she knit in her chair.  Things have done modern, I’s pose that’s the cause.  Christmas is not like it was. But on a cold, clear Newfoundland night shortly after Christmas, several outlandishly costumed mummers do appear and Granny’s house suddenly erupts [...]

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

The Umbrella Queen

By Book Importer | Published: March 7, 2012

When Noot is finally allowed to paint umbrellas like the other women and girls in her villatge, she secrely hopes that she might be chosen as this year’s Umbrella Queen.  Carefully, she creates serene flowers and butterflies- exactly as she has seen her mother and grandmother do for years. But soon her imagination takes over, [...]

Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Thailand » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Food of Greece

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.

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

The Food of Italy

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

This book explores the culture, traditions, and festivals of Italy through its food.

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

Talking Eagle And The Lady Of Roses

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This is the traditional story, told simply and elegantly, of how Juan Diego meets the beautiful Lady on a windswept hilltop in December and carries her message to the disbelieving bishop. The Lady fills Juanzs cloak with full-blooming roses and impresses her image on its fibers as a sign for the bishop to fulfill her [...]

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

The Food of Mexico

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Explore the flavor and culture of this colorful country in The Food of Mexico.  What better way to study a country than through its geography, history, regions, customs, and celebrations as they relate to food.  Dig right in by trying out one of the delicious recipes inside.  Studying world cultures has never been so tasty!

Descriptors: Americas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Food of Thailand

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.

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

The Food of China

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.

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

Crouching Tiger

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

A Chinese-American boy gains a new understanding of his Chinese grandfather in this celebratory story of family, martial arts, and the Chinese New Year.Vinson is very excited when his grandfather comes from China for a visit. When Grandpa practices tai chi in the garden, Vinson asks to learn, hoping it will be like kung fu, [...]

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