Iqbal and his ingenious idea: how a science project helps one family and the planet.
By Elizabeth Suneby & Rebecca Green.
It's monsoon season in Bangladesh, and that means Iqbal's mother must cook indoors over an open flame, even though the smoke is making her and the family sick. When Iqbal learns about the district science fair, with the theme of sustainability, he is determined to win first prize. With the cash reward, he can buy a pipe stove that draws smoke out of the house.
Caterpillar and butterfly.
By Ambelin Kwaymullina.
Caterpillar lives all alone. Feeling full of fear, Caterpillar hides away in her chrysalis. There, she finally discovers the inner strength she needs to truly live. Her fears discarded, she emerges triumphantly as Butterfly to enjoy the wonders of the world.
Hundertwasser for kids: harvesting dreams in the realm of the painter-king.
By Barbara Stieff.
"Painting is to dream," said Hundertwasser. "When the dream is over, I don't remember anything I dreamed about. The painting, however, remains. It is the harvest of my dream." This statement is at the heart of this engaging introduction to the work of the eccentric artist, humanitarian, environmentalist, and architect who dedicated his life to the beautification of the world we live in. Dozens of activities in this book will captivate children of all ages and take them on a journey through a magical world of creativity and self-fulfilment. The projects here help young readers discover nature's gifts, encourage exploration of what lies outside one's doorstep, and emphasise the importance of ecological harmony as vital to living a happier life. Children and their parents will return again and again to this colourful and entertaining tribute to an artist whose legacy offers hope and inspiration for all of us.
Is it big or is it little?
By Claudia Rueda.
A cat and mouse chase demonstrates such concepts as deep and shallow, scary and scared, and beginning and end.
One half from the east.
By Nadia Hashimi.
Obayda's family is in need of some good fortune. Her father lost one of his legs in a bomb explosion, forcing the family to move from their home city of Kabul to a small village, where life is very different and Obayda's father almost never leaves his room. One day, Obayda's aunt has an idea to bring the family luck — dress Obayda, the youngest of her sisters, as a boy, a bacha posh. Now Obayda is Obayd. Life in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another bacha posh, everything changes. The two of them can explore the village on their own, climbing trees, playing sports, and more. But their transformation won't last forever — unless the two best friends can figure out a way to make it stick and make their newfound freedoms endure.