English

Year 2

Out of the Way! Out of the Way!

Author:

Uma Krishnaswami

Text type:

Picture book

Setting:

India

A simple, lively story about a mango tree that grew in a small village and how people and animals made their way around it. This story can be read as an allegory on the environment and development.

Samsara Dog

Authors:

Helen Manos and Julie Vivas

Text type:

Picture book

Setting:

Buddhism

This book follows a dog through several reincarnations and is based on Buddhist concepts and beliefs.

The Seven Chinese Brothers

Authors:

Margaret Mahy, Jean Tseng (illustrator) and Mou-Sien Tseng (illustrator)

Text type:

Picture book

Setting:

China

This book tells the story of seven brothers who have supernatural powers. It is a retelling of a classic Chinese folktale.

Zen Shorts

Author:

Jon J. Muth

Text type:

Picture book

Setting:

China

This book is a gentle introduction to Zen values. It was listed for the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge, 2011.