When the power goes off one night, Nina conquers her fear of the dark by going out and trapping one of the fireflies lighting up the sky, and she has fun playing with him until she realizes his light is growing ever dimmer and she must set him free.
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City Kitty Cat
A witty, city kitty goes on a wild journey in this lively picture book illustrated with a retro vibe and discovers that there’s no place like home! City Kitty Cat loves driving his cab through the city, visiting museums and eating at fancy restaurants. But then he makes some new friends who convince him to join them in their wild home. Can a city kitty call the jungle home sweet home?
There’s A Lion In My Cornflakes
If you ever see a box of cornflakes offering a free lion, ignore it. This is the story of two brothers who didn’t and then ended up with a grizzly bear, a cranky old crocodile, and a huge gorilla, instead. Anything can happen in this wildly wacky tale.
The 14th Dalai Lama (Puffin Lives)
Portrait of a man who is a living embodiment of the ideals of peace, democracy and freedom perfect for young readers! The road to Lhasa was lined with people who had gathered to see the new reincarnation. Dressed in finery they thronged the streets waiting for a glimpse of their new ruler. Looking out of his carriage, the Dalai Lama saw people crying with joy. Their Kundun had returned. Born to a family of farmers in a remote corner of Tibet, Lhamo Dhondup, was recognized as the fourteenth reincarnation of the Dalai Lama at the age of two. He took charge of his country in 1950 when the Chinese invaded Tibet.
Home
Cooking pot, stool, basket, water pot and sleeping mat? All kinds of things around the home, with a vibrant mix of Western and traditional African objects
Clothes
Hat, shorts, long skirt and top, wrapper All kinds of things to wear, with a vibrant mix of Western and traditional African clothing.
Food
Mango, rice, plantain, okra? All kinds of delicious things to eat, with a vibrant mix of universal and African foods.
Ife’s First Haircut
Chineze thinks her little brother Ife’s hair is messy! But soon it’s time for Ife to have his first haircut. Uncle Mike very carefully cuts Ife’s hair with his scissors and a comb, and afterwards there’s a party for Chineze and her family to celebrate Ife’s very first haircut.
Play
Hopscotch, cat’s cradle, the mud game, football, Waly?Many different ways to play, with games that are familiar all over the world as well as some traditional African games.
Lily’s Garden Of India
Lily discovers a new path in one of her favorite places, her mother’s exotic garden, and the plants there teach her about the culture, festivals, food, and drink of their homeland, India.