Asian Children's Favorite Stories
• Patrick Yee
• Liana Romulo
• Joan Suyenaga
• Kay Lyons
• Marian Davies Toth
• David Conger
LITERATURE •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 112 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Subtitled "A treasury of folktales from China, Japan, Korea, India, The Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia," this is a wonderful collection of 13 traditional stories. These multicultural tales just might become your new favorite bedtime reading.
(ASA56, $31.95) |
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Big Cats
• Seymour Simon
NATURAL HISTORY •
1994 •
PAPER
• 40 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A full-color introduction to the life of big cats around the world, including the tiger, lion, leopard, puma, cheetah, jaguar, and snow leopard. A brief text accompanies the photos, which concentrate on how the animals behave in the wild. Intended for children ages 4-8.
(BST46, $6.99) |
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Buddha Stories
• Demi
RELIGION •
1997 •
HARD COVER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Intended for ages 4 to 8, this book tells 10 of the author's favorite "jakatas," or moral tales of the Buddha. She has sumptuously illustrated the volume in gold printed on deep, dark blue (in the tradition of an ancient Buddhist text). Gorgeous (at least in very good light!), and a compelling introduction to Buddhism for children.
(ASA16, $23.99) |
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Sacred River, The Ganges of India
• Ted Lewin
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2003 •
PAPER
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
With the help of colorful, detailed watercolors, a Caldecott Honor medal-winner tells of his amazing experiences among the Hindu pilgrims who journey annually to the Ganges river, the most sacred in India.
(IDA521, $5.95) |
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The Story of Divali
• Jatinder Nath Verma
• Nilesh Mistry
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2002 •
HARD COVER
• 40 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A retelling of the birth of Rama and meeting of Rama and Sita, as recorded in the Ramayana, for kids about age 8. It's nicely illustrated.
(IDA220, $16.99) |
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Tigers in Terai, Adventures of Riley
• Amanda Lumry
• Laura Hurwitz
NATURAL HISTORY •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 36 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Young Riley's journey takes him to the lush and exotic Terai Arc region of India and Nepal in search of the elusive Bengal Tiger. Accompanied by his Cousin Alice, Aunt Martha and Uncle Max, a world renowed biologist, their mission is to learn about the Bengal tiger population and its habitat.
(IDA392, $15.95) |
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Buddha
• Demi
RELIGION •
1996 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Beautiful, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations make this life of the Buddha an excellent choice for children. Demi tells the story of the sheltered upbringing of Indian prince Siddhartha, his first encounter with death and human suffering, and his subsequent search for enlightenment. Intended for children age 7-10.
(ASA17, $21.99) |
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Daughter of the Mountains
• Louise Rankin
LITERATURE •
1993 •
PAPER
• 192 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Momo undertakes a dangerous journey from Tibet over the Khyber pass to the city of Calcutta, in search of her stolen Lhasa terrier Pempa. A Newbery Honor Book. With illusrtations by Kurt Wiese.
(HML96, $6.99) |
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Eyewitness Elephant
• Ian Redmond
• Dave King
NATURAL HISTORY •
2000 •
HARD COVER
• 63 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A vivid introduction to the elephant, in the colorful Eyewitness visual style. With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. Geared for children ages 9-12.
(BST44, $16.99) |
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Eyewitness: India
• Abha Narain Lamba
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2002 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
India comes to life in this visually innovative, fact-filled survey of geography, history and culture. With pithy text and hundreds of large color illustrations, covering a range of topics including the Mughal empire, the British Raj, Independence and the modern Indian democracy.
(IDA212, $16.00) |
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Homeless Bird
• Gloria Whelan
LITERATURE •
2001 •
PAPER
• 192 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A National Book Award winner in the children's category, this lovely book is especially noteworthy for its strong sense of place. Set mostly in the holy cities of Benares and Vrindavan along the Ganges River, it's the story of a 13-year-old girl who must fend for herself after her intended in-laws cast her out of their home. The title is taken from a poem by Rabindranath Tagore. Ages 8 to 12.
(IDA201, $5.99) |
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India
• Ali Brownlie Bojang
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2011 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
One in the illustrated and informative Countries Around the World series, geared for ages 8-11.
(IDA641, $8.99) |
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Indian Tales, A Barefoot Collection
• Shenaaz Nanji
LITERATURE •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 96 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Presents an anthology of traditional tales from different regions of India.
(IDA644, $19.99) |
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Jahanara, Princess of Princesses
• Kathryn Lasky
LITERATURE •
2002 •
HARD COVER
• 192 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Kathryn Lasky imagines the life and diary of a Mughal princess in 1627 India in this installment in Scholastic's "Royal Diaries" series. Our diarist Jahanara's parents are none other than Shah Jahan and Mumtaz -- builder and occupant of the Taj Mahal, respectively. The book is designed to feel like a real princess's diary, with gold-embossed pages and a sturdy binding.
(IDA213, $10.95) |
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Rickshaw Girl
• Mitali Perkins
• Jamie Hogan
LITERATURE •
2008 •
PAPER
• 96 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Naima is a young Bangladeshi girl hesitating between her expected role as a woman in her traditional culture and the desire to help her family earn money. A sweet story about a talented and independent girl, and a fascinating window into another world.
(IDA353, $6.95) |
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Saraswati's Way
• Monika Schroder
LITERATURE •
2010 •
HARD COVER
• 240 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Twelve-year-old Akash travels from his small village in Rajasthan to New Delhi, determined to overcome his poverty, attain a scholarship to the city school and study math. Schroder, a school librarian in New Delhi, offers an unsentimental look at the realities of contemporary life in India geared toward middle schoolers.
(IDA599, $16.99) |
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The Jungle Book
• Rudyard Kipling
LITERATURE •
2012 •
HARD COVER
• 305 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Originally published in two volumes, a complete collection of the Nobel Prize-winning author's Mowgli stories traces the character's exciting and adventurous upbringing in the jungle and includes the popular Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Toomai of the Elephants. With an intro by Neil Gaiman
(IDA653, $10.99) |
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The Taj Mahal, A Story of Love and Empire
• Elizabeth Mann
HISTORY •
2008 •
PAPER
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
One in the growing series of illustrated Wonders of the World, geared for a middle school audience.
(IDA407, $22.95) |
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Keeping Corner
• Kashmira Sheth
LITERATURE •
2007 •
PAPER
• 281 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
A heartfelt coming-of-age story set in a Gujarat village in Ghandi's India. 12-year-old Leela's future husband dies, leaving her imprisoned according to tradition, but there is hope for her future and for India's. The independence movement and Leela's personal growth are intertwined in the inspiring novel. Leela's personal growth is intertwined with Ghandi's independence movement in this inspiring novel.
(IDA522, $15.99) |
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Monsoon Summer
• Mitali Perkins
LITERATURE •
2006 •
PAPER
• 272 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
When she is reluctantly dragged along on a trip to Pune, India, in the province of Maharashtra, Jasmine befriends a local girl. Soon she is not only won over by the country, but also learns a lot about herself.
(IDA314, $6.99) |
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Sold
• Patricia McCormick
LITERATURE •
2008 •
PAPER
• 263 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
A haunting and gritty free-verse novel for young adults about a young woman from Nepal sold into prostitution in Calcutta. Her story is beautifully told and realistic.
(IDA523, $8.99) |
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Ancient India, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of India's Past
• Anita Dalal
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• FAMILY
Tthe culture of ancient India is revealed through archaeology, our modern-day portal to the past. Through dramatic photography and lively narrative, take a passage to Indian antiquity. Visit Mohenjo-Daro or the "mound of the dead," a city built between 4 and 5 thousand years ago. Read how excavations there, begun in 1922, continue to uncover this ancient citadel. Learn, first-hand, what modern techniques tell us about ancient civilizations in the lower Indus Valley. And see how ancient treasures help archaeologists stitch together the multitudinous strands of India's past.
(IDA568, $17.95) |
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The Buddha, The Story of an Awakened Life
• David Kherdian
RELIGION •
2004 •
PAPER
• 161 PAGES
• FAMILY
Kherdian writes with lyrical simplicity of the life of Siddharta, from prince to enlightened Buddha. Kherdian has written for both children and adults and this tale will appeal to readers of all ages.
(IDA289, $14.95) |
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The Conch Bearer
• Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
LITERATURE •
2005 •
PAPER
• FAMILY
A marvelous, mystical novel for ages 9-11, which follows a young boy from the streets of Calcutta to the Himalayas, beautifully evoking the sights and sounds of India.
(IDA317, $6.99) |
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