Festivals of the World offers a colorful introduction to the festivals and cultures of countries around the world.
China
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
George The Drummer Boy
More than two hundred years ago, Boston belonged to the British. George was a drummer boy with the King’s soldiers there. He wanted to be friends with the people of Boston. But they did not like the soldiers. They shouted and threw things at them.
One night, George and the other soldiers were sent on a secret mission. They crossed the river and headed toward Concord. George had no idea that this was the start of the American Revolution.
The Big Dipper
Are the stars out tonight?
If they are, chances are you’ll be able to spot the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper is one of the easiest constellations to recognize and this Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science book will help young stargazers find it, and it’s companion, the Little Dipper. And once you’ve begun to learn about the constellations, well, the sky’s the limit!
Playtime Surprises
As children play with their dolls, toys, and pets, in a number of poems, the reader may pull tabs to reveal playtime surprises.
Anno’s U.S.A.
In wordless panoramas, Anno travels through history in his search for things American.
Anno’s Spain
The imaginative Anno takes us through Spain in his newest journey book, depicting the enchanting cities and eras of this intriguing country. Wordless book.
Anno’s Aesop: A Book Of Fables
Presents an illustrated collection of Aesop’s fables interwoven with Father Fox’s own unique interpretations of the stories.
Anno’s Alphabet
Each letter of the alphabet accompanies a full-page picture puzzle of an object whose name begins with that letter.
Anno’s Journey
A colorful, wordless book takes young readers on a wonderous tour of northern Europe, seeing its landscape, geography, and architecture along the way
The Boy Who Swallowed Snakes
An honest young boy tries to get rid of an ever-increasing number of snakes that have come with the bowlful of silver coins he found.