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Ruler of the Springs: A Tale From Brazil by Mary Finch; Martina Peluso (Illustrator)
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Stories from Around the World: Ser.
A brave young princess sets out on a dangerous adventure to rescue her mother and her infant son. This illustrated chapter book retelling of a folktale from Brazil is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Persistence & Gritset.
School Days Around the World by Margriet Ruurs
Category: Graphic Novels | Series: Around the World
Author Margriet Ruurs begins this engaging informational picture book by posing an intriguing question: "What is a school? Is it a building with classrooms? Or can it be any place where children learn?" The fascinating stories that follow will expand how young readers think of school, as they learn abou ...Show more
Shopping (Around the World) by Clare Lewis
Category: Education | Series: Around the World
This book looks at the rich diversity of shopping experiences around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found when shopping in different cultures, and honors differences.
Stories From Around the World: 4 Tales.. by DON / FLANAGAN / FINCH
Category: Children's | Series: Stories from Around the World: Ser.
Celebrate perseverance and courage and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 illustrated chapter books. These folk tales from Zambia, Russia, Ireland and Brazil feature simple, exciting plots and immersive, full-color illustrations to capture the interest of emerging readers. Books also avai ...Show more
Stories From Around the World: 4 Tales.. by DON / FLANAGAN / PARNELL
Category: Children's | Series: Stories from Around the World Ser.
Celebrate ingenuity and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 illustrated chapter books. These folk tales from Cambodia, Korea, Italy and Mexico feature exciting plots; complex language; and immersive, full-color illustrations to keep growing readers challenged and engaged. Books also availa ...Show more
The Fiery Phoenix by Margaret Mayo
Category: Fiction | Series: Magical Tales from Around the World. S
The Frog King - An African Folktale by Amanda StJohn; Karen Perrins (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books | Series: Folktales from Around the World Ser.
Some loud, disrespectful frogs need a king to teach them to be kind and courteous to others. After mistaking a rock as their ruler, they learn that the crocodile Mamba, with its sharp teeth and swishing tail, was their true king.
The Giant Sea Serpent by Margaret Mayo
Category: Fiction | Series: Magical Tales from Around the World. S
The Joy of Watercolor: 40 Happy Lessons for Painting the World Around You by Emma Block
Category: Art Instructional | Series: 40 Lessons for Painting the World Around You
Enjoy the meditative art of watercolor with simple supplies and easy-to-follow instructions For a soothing boost of creativity and whimsy, try your hand at watercolor. With a few simple steps, anyone can discover their artistic side, and achieve moments of peace and tranquility doing so. Forty stra ...Show more
The Magic Paintbrush: A Chinese Tale by Jillian Powell
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Start Reading: Tales from Around the World
The Magic Paintbrush is a chinese tale. There once was a young man called Lian who loved to paint the animals in the forest around him. One night he dreamt of a magic paintbrush. When he woke up, Lian was amazed to find the paintbrush beside him!
The Magical Mermaid by Margaret Mayo
Category: Fiction | Series: Magical Tales from Around the World. S
The Man Eating Minotaur by Margaret Mayo
Category: Fiction | Series: Magical Tales from Around the World. S