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Author: Kathy G. Short

Kathy G. Short

Kevin Goes to the Hospital

Kevin (and his bear) go to the hospital after he falls and injures himself.

Published: 2002,
Tags: hospital, injury, toy
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6)Belgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2)Belgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Picture BookBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Picture Book, Realistic Fiction

Saving Sinbad!

Tells the story of how the townspeople of an English fishing village come to the rescue of a sinking boat, told from the viewpoint of the dog who helps save Sinbad, another dog, from drowning.

Published: 2002,
Tags: Babies, Pregnancy
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Taniwha

A little boy has made friends with the taniwha in his river, but no one believes him. The taniwha takes the boy on a journey through time and myth where he meets some amazing characters, gathering the earth’s treasures as he goes.

Published: 1986,
Tags: Family, Indigenous, Maori
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, New ZealandFolklore and Fairy Tales, New Zealand, OceaniaFolklore and Fairy Tales, New Zealand, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

Marta And The Bicycle

After Marta the cow watches the annual bicycle race go through her town, she decides to build her own bicycle and teach herself to ride.

Published: 2002,
Tags: Time travel
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Fiction, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Fiction, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9), Switzerland

In the Jungle

This book illustrates the animals found in the jungle, such as the elephant, lion, and monkey, providing holes for children’s faces.

Published: 2002,
Tags: bear, crocodile, elephant, lion, Monkey, snake
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FantasyBelgium, Europe, Fantasy, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2)Belgium, Europe, Fantasy, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Picture Book

The Key to My Heart

After Jonathan’s dad loses his keys, they retrace all of their steps throughout the day, from the post office to the playground, and all of the places in between.

Published: 2003,
Tags: Family life, Lost and found possessions
Categories: FictionFiction, IsraelFiction, Israel, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Deliverance of Dancing Bears

A poor man spends all his money to free two mistreated dancing bears, and in doing so reminds the onlookers that the dignity of all living creatures must be respected.

Published: 2003,
Tags: Bears, caring, freedom, respect
Categories: FictionFiction, Middle EastFiction, Middle East, Picture BookFiction, Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Fiction, Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Turkey

While We Were Out

When someone leaves the patio door unlocked it’s just the opportunity the family’s pet rabbit needs to go exploring.

Featured in Volume I, Issue 3 of WOW Review.

Published: 2003,
Tags: curiosity, exploration, Rabbit
Categories: AsiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), FantasyAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, KoreaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Korea, Picture Book

A Boot Fell from Heaven

After God drops one of his boots while sitting on a rainbow, he travels down to Earth to find it, and is surprised that no one wants to help him.

Published: 2002,
Tags: Acceptance, busy, Frustration, lost
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, EuropeDenmark, Europe, FantasyDenmark, Europe, Fantasy, NordicDenmark, Europe, Fantasy, Nordic, Picture BookDenmark, Europe, Fantasy, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Counting With Apollo

Apollo is a flexible dog who can change his shape to look like the numbers one to ten and who sometimes eats too many bones.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Chickens, Elephants
Categories: EuropeEurope, GermanyEurope, Germany, NonfictionEurope, Germany, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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