Stories from around the world (Tamariki).Unpublished

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Hanna Kaminsky loves gymnastics, her best friend Eva, Elzas chicken soup with dumplings and reading. But in September 1939 the happy life that Hanna has always known disappears. The Nazis have invaded Poland and are herding all Jews into ghettos in the cities. Hannas family are forced into hiding in...

Two diverse countries and cultures are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book.This innovative picture book comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously - one from the left, the other from the right. Page by page, we experience the lives of two little boys - one from...

New York Times bestselling author Da Chen weaves a deeply moving account of his resolute older sister and their childhood growing up together during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.In a small village called Yellow Stone, in southeastern China, Sisi is a model sister, daughter, and student....

Stories about Krishna are told all over India, and his particular appeal is vividly captured by this collection. Krishna has always been a favourite with children, who have for centuries enjoyed the exciting and dramatic adventures of this brave and handsome young god. He was born to fight evil and...

The Empty Pot is Demi's beloved picture book about an honest schoolboy A long time ago in China there was a boy named Ping who loved flowers. Anything he planted burst into bloom. The Emperor loved flowers too. When it was time to choose an heir, he gave a flower...

Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project, everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together.

The Story About Pingcovers the concepts Family and Problem Solving. This classic children's book was first published in 1933 and is still as delightful and relevant as ever. Ping's owner takes him and his siblings to the river for dinner. When it's time to go, Ping is the...

On the night of her marriage, the beautiful Queen Sheherezade knows that murderous tradition dictates she will be executed in the morning. To avoid this fate she begins to entertain her husband with a collection of tales, recreating a world of sorcerers, sailors and Jinnis including Ali Baba, Sinbad...

A collection of constellation and sky stories from cultures around the world, beautifully brought to life with striking gilt artwork.

From Newbery media winner Karen Hesse comes an unforgettable story of an immigrant family's journey to America. "America," the girl repeated. "What will you do there?" I was silent for a little time. "I will do everything there," I answered.

The moving story of a young boy taken from his Aboriginal family and placed in a mission. John Jagamarra grew up far from his people and culture, but he did not forget, and many years later returned to rediscover his heritage. A story based on fact. Illustrated with pencil drawings throughout. Ages...

'Password Emil!' Emil is excited to be taking the train on his own for the first time. He doesn't like the look of his fellow passenger, the man in the bowler hat. Emil will just have to keep his wits about him and his money in his pocket. But Emil falls asleep and when he wakes...

A beautifully illustrated collection of Rudyard Kipling's timeless animal tales.How did the rhinoceros get his wrinkly skin? Why won't cats come when they're called? How did one curious elephant with a nose for trouble change the lives of all elephants everywhere? These eight well-loved stories give...

A beautiful and extraordinary account of international concert pianist Zhu Xiao-Mei's hardships and triumphs while growing up during China's Cultural Revolution  

From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy...

A Newbery Honor Book! A New York Times bestseller! An Al Roker's TODAY Show Book Club Pick! A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A Reader's Digest Best Children's Book of All Time​!

 The beloved story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades. "A rollicking story."--The Horn Book Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what...

Never out of print since 1918, this new edition will whet the appetite of a whole new generation of 'puddin' fanciers'. Believing wholeheartedly that children preferred food to fairies, Norman Lindsay concocted a recipe for success that has lingered for ninety years. Here are the...

From the author of the multi-award-winning and bestselling How to Bee comes an intense and thrilling new adventure.

"A story of family and the legacy of war full of subtle details about life in contemporary Vietnam...Binh's dreams will resonate with all young readers." - Kirkus ReviewsEvery day nine-year-old Binh sells fruit and sodas to the girls whose families can afford to send them to school, and every night...

Threads is an inspiring picture book about a girl's survival of the 1930s Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, messaging hope, pride for one's heritage, and context for today's War in Ukraine. The threads on Zlata's beautiful birthday blouse were knotted by her mother's hands....

"The Matariki cluster (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This ... illustrated book features 21 stories: 9 of which highlight the Mori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this cluster from different...

A Bedtime Full of Stories is a richly illustrated compendium that collects magical tales from around the world, from well-known classics to lesser-known treasures.

This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year.

The epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from the nation's favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo. For Will and his mother, going to Indonesia isn't just a holiday. It's an escape, a new start, a chance to put things behind them - things like the death of Will's father. ...

New Zealand is at war when Silvey starts her diary but for Silvey this is just a backdrop to the main issues of her world - the closure of her school and the arrival of Chinese-American soldiers. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

This retelling of a Navajo folktale explains how First Woman tried to write the laws of the land using stars in the sky, only to be thwarted by the trickster Coyote.

A fairy tale from the Middle East, a creation story from Brazil, fables from Africa and Indonesia, folk tales from Greece and Cyprus, ghost stories from Jamaica and Vietnam--these are just a few of the 25 selections in this volume, illustrated in full color by 22 artists. Royalties will benefit...

A pilot, stranded in the Sahara desert after a crash, comes in contact with a captivating and extraordinary stranger, who recounts his journey from planet to planet in search of what is most important in life. For over seventy years Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic tale of childhood innocence has...

The start of a new beginner chapter book series designed for readers 6 - 8 years old. Each adventure features two cousins who transform into superheroes to solve a problem, under the watchful eye of their very wise Nana. Pipi is a Pouakai, a giant eagle, while Pou is a Taniwha. Each story is 8...

This centennial edition of the Australian classic features full-page colour illustrations by artist John Lennox. Large print and large format are accompanied by explanatory notes.

Shipwrecked passengers on a deserted island: how will they survive? After their ship founders at sea, the Robinsons--father, mother, and four sons--find themselves stranded in an uninhabited, idyllic land. Young readers will enjoy watching them handle every crisis with...

Four starred reviews and over ten best-of-year lists!* "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Front Desk joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus...