A little girl spends a lot of time listening to the stories her grandmother tells, and one day, she decides to look for the duendes, magical creatures who like to play tricks on people.
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
Who Built the Pyramid?
Describes the different roles people played in building the pyramid from the water carrier to the King of Egypt, and discover why each claims to have built the pyramid.
Hiding From The Nazis
The true story of Lore Baer who as a four-year-old Jewish child was separated from her parents and placed with a Christian family in the Dutch farm country to avoid persecution by the Nazis.
The Children of India
Introduces the variety and richness of culture in India by describing the daily lives of children from different regions and social levels.
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.
City At Night
Celebrates the night worker in the big city, focusing mainly on Toronto, and the active night life that occurs there.
Pancho’s Pi
On Christmas Eve Pancho rescues a star from a cactus and receives the gift of happiness.
Mexico
Examines the geography, history, economy, society, and culture of Mexico.
Lucky
Lucky tells how he has food, shelter, friends, and a bed, but he is missing an owner, even though he helps his pals in the shelter find homes.
Little Pear And His Friends
Six-year-old Little Pear has many adventures with Big Head and his other friends in his village in China.