This book presents the story of the two Soviet dogs, Belka and Strelka, who were sent into space in 1960, paving the way for the first Soviet manned flight.
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
Going for Oysters
An Australian aborigine family spends the weekend fishing and looking for oysters and they almost forget their grandfather’s warning about the dangers of the eastern swamp.
Squash It!
After the king of Spain is bitten by a louse, he proclaims that it cannot be killed as it now has royal blood, and when the louse dies, he has it made it into a guitar and has a contest, making others guess what his unique guitar is made of.
Hanna’s Cold Winter
A child tells how her family and other people in Budapest help save the famous hippopotamuses in their city’s zoo from starving one difficult winter during World War II. Based on a true story.
Wanda And The Wild Hair
Although Wanda loves her wild hair, all the adults in her life think it’s just horrific, so after a series of mishaps with a magpie, a cat, and a large English sheepdog, Wanda is finally convinced that something needs to be done.
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.
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.
Boris’s Glasses
Boris learns that he has a problem with his eyesight. When he gets his glasses, a whole new world unveils itself to him. He starts a new job and notices the cute girl at the bakery.