Pashto version available in Bates catalog.
Dari version available in Bates catalog.
Books featuring a racially diverse cast of non-primary characters; or books featuring animals or white main character(s) with BIPOC as secondary or background characters.
"A man tricks a young fox into believing that he will give him a chicken. The fox is trapped, but through ingenuity and perseverance, he escapes. Reading this story inspires children to face challenges directly, and even to use the obstacles in their paths to solve problems. This story belongs to the rich and ancient storytelling tradition of Central Asia and the Middle East. Retold here by the author and educator Idries Shah, it is one of a series of illustrated books for the young. These tales are designed to foster thinking skills and perception. In an entertaining way, the stories introduce children to interesting aspects of human behavior and help them learn to recognize these patterns in daily life" --
Pashto version available in Bates catalog.
Dari version available in Bates catalog.
A Sufi teaching tale from Afghanistan about an old woman who insists that an eagle must really be a pigeon
Pashto version available in Bates catalog.
Dari version available in Bates catalog.
"Anouk, Ben and Cara dream of a fabulous treasure buried on an island across the harbour. A mysterious old man offers them passage, but only if they can solve seven vexing riddles. If they succeed, a strange and magical prize awaits them"--Back cover
When all of their books are lost in a storm, school children share stories and imagine pictures to go with them, then, with their teacher's help, turn them into a book.
Explores the experience of immigrants who came to America in the twenty-first century, celebrating the diversity of the country and hope for the future
Silly, funny, and outrageous, this is a classic collection of children's poetry.
Simple text reveals the benefits of planting a single tree, both to those who see it grow and to the world as a whole.
"A wild, nameless girl the townspeople call Wee Sister Strange roams through forests and marshes and bogs in search for a bedtime story."
"Kids with grit are determined to achieve their goals, often against difficult odds. They're open-minded and conscientious, they listen to others, work hard, and pay attention to the details. Above all, gritty kids are resilient and persistent, they learn from their mistakes and believe in the future. Who has grit? You do! Look inside to see what gritty kids like you do every day"-- Back cover