| 2008 Summer Olympic Games |
| The arrival of the summer Olympics in Beijing is a unique occasion for children to explore and learn about the magic of other cultures as they watch the nations of the world come together to compete. Help celebrate this opportunity with the following three titles from Peachtree Publishers! |
The Dragon New Year
This title allows young readers to experience the essence and wonders of ancient China as they hear the myth of the Dragon New Year in David Bouchard’s charming tale of courage, kindness, love and inspiration.
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Good Fortune
Li Keng Wong links Chinese and American cultures in her moving memoir. The author’s honest tale about her family’s immigration from China to California in the 1930s will open middle readers’ eyes not only to Chinese culture but also to the struggles that come with immigration.
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Monsoon Afternoon
This beautiful book gives readers a glimpse into another eastern culture where a rainy afternoon is the setting for a young boy and his grandfather. This warm, multigenerational story reinforces universal themes of love and importance of family, while exposing readers to the culture and customs of India.
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| August 9th is Book Lover's Day! |
| Books are incredible tools for children to learn about the world around them. Help children celebrate their love for books through these titles that will inspire book lovers and non-book-lovers alike to read! |
The Boy Who Was Raised By Librarians
This humorous tale of a curious young boy named Melvin and his single-minded quest for knowledge is a heartfelt and affectionate tribute to book-lovers everywhere. It clearly illustrates the powerful impact books and libraries can have on young children.
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The Story Blanket
Babba Zarrah lives in a tiny village in the snow-covered mountains. When the children visit her, they settle down on her big, old story blanket and listen to her imaginative tales in this vibrant tale that captures children’s love of stories.
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The Library Dragon
When Sunrise Elementary School advertised for a thick-skinned librarian with a burning love of books, Miss Lotta Scales knew she was the perfect fit for the job. Who could guard books better than a REAL dragon? In this fun-filled story, acclaimed storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy demonstrates books’ ability to change even those with the thickest skin.
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| We have a winner! |
Jake's 100th Day of School
Contest Results
Congratulations to Catherine O’Brion of Rosa Parks Academy,
our Grand Prize Winner for the Jake’s 100th Day of School Contest!
Click here to see her winning project and a list of our other winners! |
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