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The Night Of Las Posadas

At the annual celebration of Las Posadas in old Santa Fe, the husband and wife slated to play Mary and Joseph are delayed by car trouble, but a mysterious couple seems perfect for the part.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Dogs, Rescues, Rural life
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Americas, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

It’s a Dog’s Life

A dog describes his life with his owner, Mrs. Anderson, and his dreams of a future with his love, Daisy.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Friendship, Gangs, Prejudices
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, Early Years (ages 2-6)Denmark, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeDenmark, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction

The Magical Monkey King: Mischief In Heaven

The mischievous Monkey King attempts to achieve immortality the easy way, gains god-like powers, and wreaks havoc in heaven.

Published: 2002,
Tags: Anne Frank, Jews in the Netherlands, World War II
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Miko “Mom, Wake Up and Play!”

Miko the mouse tries to keep busy as he waits for his mother to wake up.

Published: 2004,
Tags: morning, Mother and child, mouse
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

Miko. “No Bath! No Way!”

When his mother wants him to take a bath before going to bed, Miko explains that he does not want to wash off his perfect day.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Bathing, Bedtime, mothers, mouse
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

Miko “It Was Me, Mom!”

After breaking his mother’s favorite vase, Miko tries to conceal his involvement but is relieved when his toy animal Mimiki tells Mom the truth.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Honesty, Mother and child, mouse, toy, truth
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

Double Birthday! Miko

When Miko learns that he and his toy animal share the same birthday, Miko gives him the perfect gift.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Birthday, Gift, Gifts, Mother and child, toy
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

Miko Goes on Vacation

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.

Published: 2006,
Tags: beach, Friend, Mother and child, mouse, Summer, Swimming, toy, Vacation
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

The Voyage Of The Poppykettle

A community of tiny fishermen called the Hairy Peruvians leaves home to escape the fierce Shining Spaniards, sails a teakettle across the ocean, and makes a new home in a faraway land.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Adolescence, Choices and decisions, Friendship
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAustralia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, OceaniaAustralia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

Fritz’s Fish

Fritz, who longs to have a pet, captures a fish after the river floods his neighborhood, but must decide how long he can keep him in the apartment bathtub.

Published: 2005,
Tags: fish, flood, Friendship, homesickness, pet
Categories: EuropeEurope, GermanyEurope, Germany, Picture BookEurope, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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