Saturday, 4 September 2021

World Kid Lit Month 2021: CAMEROON

CAMEROON: 

Little Larry goes to school: the true story of a timid chimpanzee who learned to reach new heights. 

By Gerry Ellis with Mary Rand Hess. 

A non-fiction picture book about a young, orphaned chimpanzee who must start at a new school, where he will learn how to climb and build his confidence. Will the sanctuary keepers and other chimpanzees be able to teach Little Larry how to climb so he can graduate from forest school? 

World Kid Lit Month 2021: CAMBODIA

CAMBODIA: 

Brother Rabbit: a Cambodian tale. 

By Minfong Ho and Saphan Ros; illustrated by Jennifer Hewetson. 

A crocodile, two elephants, and an old woman are no match for a mischievous rabbit. 

Friday, 3 September 2021

World Kid Lit Month 2021: BRAZIL

BRAZIL: 


For the love of soccer! 

By Pelé; illustrated by Frank Morrison. 

The three-time World Cup champion celebrates the kick and thrill of his favourite sport, recounting his inspiring rise to fame as illustrations depict his life and the story of a young athlete's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps.

World Kid Lit Month 2021: BURKINA FASO

BURKINA FASO: 

The red bicycle: the extraordinary story of one ordinary bicycle. 

By Jude Isabella; illustrated by Simone Shin. 

When Leo outgrows his bicycle, it finds a new home with Alisetta, who uses it to access to her family's sorghum field and the market. 

World Kid Lit Month 2021: BOTSWANA

BOTSWANA: 

The great cake mystery: Precious Ramotswe's very first case. 

By Alexander McCall Smith; illustrated by Iain McIntosh. 

Before becoming the first female private investigator in Botswana, eight-year-old Precious Ramotswe tracks down a thief who has been stealing her classmates' snacks.