This book shows the daily lives of children in five areas settled by the Vikings.
Author: Kathy G. Short
Children Of Yucat
Describes life in Yucat
Children Of The Philippines
Introduces Philippine society and culture through the everyday lives of children from different social groups and areas of the country.
Children Of Guatemala
Presents an overview of the history, geography, and people of Guatemala by introducing Mayan, Cakchiquel, Ladino, and Garifuna children.
The Nose
After disappearing from the Deputy Inspector’s face, his nose shows up around town before returning to its proper place. Based on a story by Nikolai Gogol.
Talking Walls
An illustrated description of walls around the world and their significance, through the voices of children telling the histories of various walls in their communities from the Great Wall of China to the Berlin Wall.
The Little Flower King
A lonely king in search of a princess to become his queen finds one appearing within one of his beloved tulips. Includes die-cut pages.
Canadian Childhoods
A Tundra anthology in words and art showing children of many backgrounds growing up in many parts of Canada.
The Killick: A Newfoundland Story
At the beginning of spring, George and his grandfather sail to a small island off the coast of Newfoundland to visit George’s grandmother’s grave, but on the way back a storm comes up and the two of them are forced to take shelter on the ice.
A Fiddle For Angus
Angus, living on Cape Breton Island, Canada, learns to play the violin so that he can join in with his musical family.