Illustrated biography about Anne Frank and her world.
Biography – Autobiography- Memoir
Hidden On The Mountain: Stories Of Children Sheltered From The Nazis In Le Chambon
As the Nazi Army invaded one European country after another at the onset of World War II, desperate Jewish families fled. Their lives were in danger, and many of them had nowhere to turn for help.
Sister Shako and Kolo the Goat : Memories of My Childhood in Turkey
Sister Shako, an old woman whose family was killed in a vendetta, lives with her goats in eastern Turkey. She asks for shelter from Dalokay’s father who was the landlord of the village. The young boy’s friendship with the old woman flourishes with daily visits.
When I Was Little Like You
Mary Malbunka shares her stories of playing with friends, building cubby houses, climbing trees, collecting sugar bag digging for honey ants, hunting for lizards, and learning about the seasons, animals and plants, she creates a vivid picture of a truly Australian childhood in which country-ngurra-is life itself.
The Legend Of Lao Tzu And The Tao Te Ching
A biography of Lo Tzu, the mysterious philosopher who is said to have been born at the age of 81 with snow-white hair, the ability to walk and talk, and unparalleled wisdom.
Oye, Celia!
Illustrations and rhythmic text celebrate the life and music of singer Celia Cruz, as a young fan attends a neighborhood dance party and hears loss, happiness, Latin American culture, and more in her voice and lyrics.
Good Queen Bess : The Story Of Elizabeth I Of England
Follows the life of the strong-willed queen who ruled England in the time of Shakespeare and the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Different like Coco
Simple text and color illustrations present the life of Coco Chanel.
The Child In Me
Sybil Wettasinghe’s autobiography set in Sri Lanka
SuDongpo
A biography of Su Dongpo, Chinese poet, civil engineer and statesman, whose appreciation for nature and justice were evident in his works and led him to experience both triumph and adversity in 11th century China.