What's an old woman to do when a skeleton comes to visit? Keep him waiting, of course, while busy doing things from 1 to 10, culminating in a festive birthday celebration. Lively language and illustrations make this original tale memorable.
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic.
In a story of the Ila people of Zambia, the colorful birds of Africa ask Blackbird, whom they think is the most beautiful of birds, to decorate them with some of his "blackening brew." The story line is simple and the rhythmic chants of the flock frequ
Hawai'i was once an independent country ruled by a royal family. But, while Princess Ka'iulani was at school in England in the 1800s, the small island nation became part of the United States — and she never got a chance to become queen.
While both are beautiful, only one of Mufaro's daughters can marry the prince. The impact of each girl's dispositions on their external beauty is explored in this handsomely illustrated story, which draws on the lush landscape of Zimbabwe.