When Oy and her Thai American family move to a new neighborhood, her third-grade classmates tease and exclude her because she is different.
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Maria Chapdelaine
This timeless French Canadian story of a young woman who, while enduring her harsh natural surroundings, must choose between three suitors and family duty is vividly brought to life with beautiful artwork.
Snow Treasure
In 1940, when the Nazis reached their village, twelve-year-old Peter and his friends use their sleds to transport gold bullion to the secret harbor where Peter’s uncle keeps his ship ready to take the gold for safekeeping in the United States.
Singing The Dark
As dusk falls, mother and child perform a bedtime ritual by singing a welcoming song to the night.
The Singing Snake
A retelling of the Australian aboriginal tale about a snake that swallows a lark in an effort to win a singing contest.
A Ticket To Mexico
This colorful picture book makes Mexico’s history, geography, food, art, festivals, and sports accessible to young readers.
Angel On The Square
In 1913 Russia, twelve-year-old Katya eagerly anticipates leaving her St. Petersburg home to join her mother, a lady in waiting in the household of Tsar Nicholas II, but the ensuing years bring world war, revolution, and many changes to her life.
Bilby Moon
After watching the moon get smaller and smaller, Little Bilby goes on a quest searching for the missing pieces of the moon, asking everyone she meets for their help.
The Valley Between
Bruno Gunther is a feisty 14-year old immigrant, growing up in a small farming community in South Australia during the 1930s. While his stern German father preaches hard work, Bruno is constantly tempted into mischief.
Denmark
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Denmark.