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Age range 5+Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as told by author-illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling...

This delightfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories that children and parents alike will love.Welcome to a fantastic world populated by mischievous monkeys, a dragon king, and a host of other...

For thousands of years, children all over the world have listened to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating stories, and learning those from another part of the world is both entertaining and educational.Asian Children's Favorite...

Age range 5 to 9This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories - providing insight into a rich storytelling culture. Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved...

Age range 5 to 12Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as they have been for generations. Some are Korean-specific, while others echoes those told in...

This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese and Tibeten folk and fairytales and other stories-providing insight into a rich literary culture.Favorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet is a captivating collection of...

Indian Children's Favourite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Retold for an international audience, the...

My First Book of Tagalog introduces preschool children to the Tagalog language-also known as Filipino-the national language of the Philippines which has been influenced by both Spanish and English. Everyday words important in Filipino culture are...

Age range 5 to 9There are over a billion Hindi speakers worldwide, making it the world's fourth most widely-spoken language. In My First Book of Hindi Words, critically acclaimed author Rina Singh and award-winning children's book illustrator Farida...

It is never too early to immerse children in foreign languages and culture, and exploring rhymes and rhythm is a terrific way to start. Chinese and English Nursery Rhymes presents forty vibrantly illustrated verses in both Chinese and English in a...

A charming collection of fourteen well-loved rhymes, Korean and English Nursery Rhymes is the perfect introduction to Korean language and culture for young readers.This beautifully illustrated book features songs and rhymes perfect for children who are...

My First Book of Korean Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Korean language and culture through everyday words. The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Korean language and are both informative...

My First Book of Vietnamese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces Vietnamese language and culture to young children through everyday words. This Vietnamese children's book teaches in a playful way-combining the familiar ABC rhyming...

My First Japanese Kanji Book is an inventive and unique introduction to kanji for children. Written by the mother-daughter team of Eriko and Anna Sato, this lovely book introduces 109 kanji characters to children with poems and illustrations. It includes...

All About Indonesia is a book for children that takes them on an adventure through one of the world's largest and most culturally diverse countries.Along the way, kids are introduced to Indonesian culture and history, the food, the language, and the...

Age 9 to 12Take the whole family on a whirlwind tour of Chinese culture and history with this award-winning, delightfully illustrated book complete with stories, activities, and games. This Chinese children's book is perfect for educators and parents...

Imagine living in a country of islands, sprinkled across the ocean like stars in thesky, each with its own unique geography and people. Mary, Jaime, and Ari don'thave to imagine it- they live it! Join these three Filipino cousins, who live verydifferent...

Age range 5 to 9 This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines that teaches an important lesson about self-esteem. A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who builds...

Ride on a rhino, become a samurai, or climb Mt. Fuji! Asia is an entire world of wonderful places to go and things to see and do! Exploring other cultures is a favorite classroom activity for teachers and students alike. Now, author Sue DiCicco draws on...

Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea's colourful festivals and family celebrations - wonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods. This book allows children to experience...

Age range 8 to 12Children will get an inside look at Vietnam's vibrant culture, while learning through fun, hands-on games, songs, and activities! This multicultural children's book is perfect for story time at home or in a classroom,...

**2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!** A young boy, abandoned on the steps of the Shaolin Temple, is adopted by mysterious Kung Fu monks. Raised in a place where the powers of animals are studied and practiced, Wong Long tries to...

Age range 4 to 8Let's Learn Korean is an interactive and engaging way to teach your child aforeign language-and have fun in the process!Tuttle Publishing, the leader in quality Asian language learning tools, will helpyou get your child excited about...

Age range 4 and upIn Korean Folk Songs, music teacher Robert Choi shares 14 of Korea's bestlovedclassic favorites-with musical scores and lyrics in both Korean andEnglish. Included in this collection are well-knownchildren's songs such as "Splashing...

Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories is a charming collection of fifteentales beloved by Vietnamese children for generations.Experienced storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc vividly recounts suchfavorites as the story of Tam and Cam (the Vietnamese version...

All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand. Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are...

Age range 5 to 10Families, feasts and fireworks - Chinese Celebrations for Children showcases the rich cultural traditions of China with stories, activities, recipes and more.The charming illustrations of Patrick Yee and informative texts of Susan Nunes...

Age range 5 - 9In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families...

John Masefield's fantasy novel The Box of Delights is an enduring Christmas classic. It has a unique place in children's literature and continues to inspire and engage modern readers with its timeless adventure of ancient magic, good vanquishing evil,...

Through beautiful illustrations, Celebrating Chinese Festivals presents the most important and celebrated festivals of China, and explains the traditions, the delicious foods, the exciting activities and special customs that go with them!Readers will...

A long time ago in China, there lived a young girl named Mulan. Her father was a retired general who taught her many skills girls weren't normally allowed to learn, like martial arts, archery, sword play and hot to ride a horse...

Age Range: 3 to 6Who am I? It's a question a lot of children seem to ask themselves, at which point being "them" simply isn't enough. They want to be someone better. Many kids want to change their names. This is what happened to Wilma Lee Wu. One day,...

WINNER OF THE MILKWEED PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE WINNER OF THE 2013 PATERSON PRIZE FOR BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS ALA RAINBOW LIST RECOMMENDED BOOK AMELIA BLOOMER PROJECT LIST RECOMMENDED BOOK LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST MINNESOTA BOOK AWARD...

From the deepest heart of the Moghul palace, tucked away in purdah, her face hidden by veils, one princess came to rule all of Moghul India. She introduced efficiencies, encouraged trade, and made possible a great flowering of the arts...

Njinga, the Warrior Queen, fought fiercely to keep her people from slavery. Yet she engaged in slave trading herself, performed human sacrifices and - some believed - even murdered her nephew, feasting on his heart...

The last empress of China, Cixi fought ruthlessly to isolate her country from the West, while cloistered inside her lavish Forbidden City, ignoring the needs of her people. But was the Dragon Empress evil or just out-of-touch? Gorgeous...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents several Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a rich oral culture.Welcome to a fantastic world populated by magical teakettles, long-nosed goblins, brave...

Travel to the Philippines without leaving home!From the author of Filipino Children's Favorite Stories comes a book for young children that features a Filipino-American boy visiting the Philippines for the very first time. Each watercolor illustration is...

Taekwondo for Kids is a fun and accessible guide to Taekwondo practice.First-time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world-one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even...

Playful goblins with long noses, walking statues, and a delightful hero who just happens to be one inch tall-these are but a few of the charming characters you will meet in this collection of much-beloved Japanese children's stories...

This is a fun, lighthearted look at Japanese culture and family life, based on the childhood reminisces of author/illustrator Setsu Broderick, aided by co-author Willamarie Moore. Much of the story is told via a series of delightful, humorous...

Gives children a glimpse of the rich culture found in the Philippines. Activities such as games, songs, crafts & recipes invite children to participate in the fun. Each chapter discusses the history of the holiday; its cultural influences; how...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Singaporean fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a rich literary and oral culture.Singapore Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories that provide...

Maya's mother is a gentle soul. When she dies she bequeaths her daughter the task of caring for her father - and for herself. For her mother once had a dream that Maya was meant for great things, and it was the kind of dream that always comes true...

A queen who begins a lengthy war with an army of allies by her side is also a mother who wants to explain her upcoming battle with cancer to her young children in this heartening and hopeful book. James and Simon are two young princes whose mother, the...

ONE OF OPRAH'S FAVORITE THINGS 2022! COMMON SENSE SELECTION FOR BOOKS (COMMON SENSE MEDIA) 2022 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARD WINNER BOOK RIOT MUST-READ OCTOBER CHILDREN'S BOOK RELEASE "I have always wanted my daughters to think outside the box...

We all celebrate birthdays and friendships, the onset of seasons, religious events and national holidays. Our celebrations are full of colour, specially prepared food and good cheer. We All Celebrate introduces some less mentioned celebrations from...

Agatha Christie's inventive imagination made her the queen of mystery, and the best-selling novelist of all time. In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them...