Theme: Tradition

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

The Tomtes’ Christmas Porridge

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Every Christmas Eve, the Master puts out rice pudding for the tomtes to say thank you for their help around the house throughout the year. But recently the Master has forgotten, and Mama tomte knows he’ll forget again this year.The elves hatch a plot to steal a bowl of Christmas pudding, without being seen, so [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Scandinavia, Sweden » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

A New Year’s Reunion

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

Little Maomao’s father works in faraway places and comes home just once a year, for Chinese New Year. At first Maomao barely recognizes him, but before long the family is happily making sticky rice balls, listening to firecrackers, and watching the dragon dance in the streets below. Papa gets a haircut, makes repairs to the [...]

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

Strega Nona’s Gift

By Book Importer | Published: November 2, 2011

In Strega Nona’s village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations-and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, Italy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment