Salima Alikhan, s německou matkou a pákistánským otcem, vyrůstala s rozmanitými pohádkami, které podnítily její okouzlenou představivost. Její umělecká dráha je hluboce zakořeněna v tomto bohatém kulturním dědictví, které ji inspirovalo k tvorbě vizuálně podmanivých děl. Alikhan se soustředí na vyprávění příběhů prostřednictvím ilustrací, čímž oživuje světy plné kouzel a fantazie. Její práce odráží radost z vyprávění a hluboké porozumění tomu, co děti uchvacuje.
When a massive fire breaks out in 1871 Chicago, twelve-year-old orphan Ollie and his young charge Leo scramble to escape the burning city, but before they find shelter they must search for Ollie's lost sister Eliza among the wreckage.
Experience history's most fearsome events, from the bombing of Pearl Harbor to the sinking of Titanic, through the eyes of young heroines who are at the heart of the survival action. Part historical fiction, part adventure story, Girls Survive shows how girls fought for their survival during times of both tragedy and triumph, drawing readers in with strong characters and gripping action.
The story follows eight-year-old Yuri, who, during a conflict with her mother over cultural traditions, unexpectedly travels to a different time and place. This adventure leads her to explore her heritage in a unique and immersive way, highlighting the importance of understanding and embracing one's cultural roots. Through her journey, Yuri learns valuable lessons about identity and connection to her family's history.
Our Favorite Day of the Year meets Alma and How She Got Her Name in this warm, lyrical picture book about a child who learns to celebrates her multicultural identity and finds pride in all the stories and worlds that live inside of her.
"During World War II, Germany's Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes-and, ultimately, stop them. Scholl's activism and resistance eventually led to her capture and trial before the Nazi regime. In this full-colour graphic novel, discover more about this daring woman who faced the enemies of World War II"--
Set against the backdrop of the Great Fire of Chicago in 1871, the story follows Emmi, a German immigrant, as she navigates the chaos after being separated from her father. Alongside her neighbors, Cara and Seamus, they face the perils of smoke and flames while desperately searching for their parents. The narrative explores themes of courage, community, and the struggle for survival during a catastrophic event.
Months after her adventure rescuing Estelle the Mermaid from the Bayside Aquarium, Soraya is still having trouble fitting in at school and home. But when her class goes on a new field trip to the Balabrook Caverns, Soraya soon learns that new adventures--and new friends--are always just around the corner. Readers will delight in the second book of this popular middle grade series.