P.O. Box 3585, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Phone: 310-545-3730, Fax: 310-545-3731 *www.eastwestdiscovery.com* Featured Bilingual and Multicultural Titles 2007 -2008 Catalog Indebted as Lord Chom The Legend of the Forbidden Street CBC Outstanding International Books By Song Ha It is a captivating retelling of how Lord Chom rises to power as King Chom from his secretive childhood, and how a street was named “Cam Chi” [meaning forbidden] in Vietnam. Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages Bilingual, English/Vietnamese Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165466, $16.95 The TET Pole The Story of the TET Festival By Tran Quoc The Tet Pole is a retelling of the traditional folktale of the Tet Festival – the Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival. This ancient tale describes how Vietnamese villagers manage to free themselves of the devils occupying their country and thereafter celebrate this victory during the Lunar New Year Festival. Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Vietnamese Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165459, $16.95 Bilingual Vietnamese Folktale Series “Especially appreciated in collections serving new immigrants and Vietnamese Americans.” - School Library Journal Tam and Cam The Ancient Vietnamese Cinderella Story National Parenting Publications Honors Award By Minh Quoc In this Vietnamese Cinderella story, Tam faces the jealousy of her stepmother and stepsister through several incarnations. Tam ultimately regains her position as bride of the king who has loved her as a bird, as a tree, and as herself. Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Vietnamese Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165442, $16.95 Bilingual Korean and English Children’s Titles with CD 1. Warren & the Very Windy Day 2. Warren & the Great Carrot Race 3. Warren & the Sandcastle Ages 4-9, 9.25” x 9.25”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 26 pages Hardcover touch and feel book with audio CD, $20.00 4. Froggy Eats Out 5. Froggy Goes to School 6. Froggy Plays Soccer 7. Dog Blue Ages 4-7, 10.25” x 8.25”, 32 pages Hardcover with audio CD, Bilingual, English/Korean, $20.00 New New Do You Want to be My Best Friend? By Tino Kuo A story about a dog going on an adventure learning lessons along the way, eventually finding a best friend who accepts him just the way he is. Ages 3-6, 6” x 8.5”, 55 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Chinese, $12.95 Mei Ling in China City By Icy Smith Based on a true story of events during World War II in Los Angeles China City, a 12-year-old Chinese American girl named Mei Ling Lee loses her best friend Yayeko Akiyama when she and her family were interned in the Manzanar War Relocation Center. By writing letters to each other, both young girls recount their painful separation and their lives in China City and Manzanar. is unprecedented children's book depicts the hardships and cross-cultural experiences of Americans of Chinese and Japanese ancestry during the war years. Available in English only and four bilingual editions including English with Chinese, Japanese, Spanish & Vietnamese. Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165480, English ed. Ages 6-12, 40 pages, $18.95 New The Tale of the Lucky Cat By Sunny Seki National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)Honors Winner This retelling of the most famous Japanese folktale captures positive values, love and kindness. A toymaker who cares for an injured cat ends up having his own life saved and is repaid with good fortune. This classic story reminds us that doing a good deed may offer its own rewards. Hardcover, ages 5–10, 8.25” x 10.75”, 32 pages ISBN 9780966943764, English ed., $18.95 ISBN 9780966943757, Bilingual, English/Japanese, $18.95 Available in English only, and 8 bilingual editions: English with Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Hmong, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. New New Multilingual Classic Children’s Stories I 1. Dragon’s Tears, PB 2. Farmer Duck, PB 3. Fox Fables, PB 4. Lion Fables, PB 5. Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat, PB 6. Hansel and Gretel, PB 7. Mei Ling’s Hiccups, PB 8. My Daddy is a Giant, HC 9. Lima’s Red Hot Chilli, PB 10. Grandma’s Saturday Soup, PB 11. The Crow King, PB 12. The Elves and the Shoemaker, PB 13. Wibbly Wobbly Tooth, PB 14. Welcome to the World Baby, HC 15. Yehshen Chinese Cinderella, PB Ages 4-8, 11” x 9“, 32 pages Paperback (PB) $12.95, Hardcover (HC) $16.95 Available in 20+ bilingual editions including English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Swahili, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese. New Dear Zoo Ages 1+, board book, 6.75” x 6.75”, $9.95 Available in 15 bilingual editions including English with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Russian, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.
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P.O. Box 3585, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Phone: 310-545-3730, Fax: 310-545-3731 *www.eastwestdiscovery.com*
Featured Bilingual and Multicultural Titles2007 -2008 Catalog
Indebted as Lord ChomThe Legend of the Forbidden StreetCBC Outstanding International BooksBy Song Ha
It is a captivating retelling of how Lord Chom rises to power as King Chom from his secretive childhood, and how a street was named “Cam Chi” [meaning forbidden] in Vietnam.
Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pagesBilingual, English/Vietnamese
Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165466, $16.95
The TET PoleThe Story of the TET FestivalBy Tran Quoc
The Tet Pole is a retelling of the traditional folktale of the Tet Festival – the Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival. This ancient tale describes how Vietnamese villagers manage to free themselves of the devils occupying their country and thereafter celebrate this victory during the Lunar New Year Festival.
Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/VietnameseHardcover, ISBN 9780970165459, $16.95
Bilingual Vietnamese Folktale Series
“Especially appreciated in collections serving new immigrants and Vietnamese Americans.” - School Library Journal
Tam and CamThe Ancient Vietnamese Cinderella StoryNational Parenting Publications Honors AwardBy Minh Quoc
In this Vietnamese Cinderella story, Tam faces the jealousy of her stepmother and stepsister through several incarnations. Tam ultimately regains her position as bride of the king who has loved her as a bird, as a tree, and as herself.
Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/VietnameseHardcover, ISBN 9780970165442, $16.95
Bilingual Korean and English Children’s Titles with CD
1. Warren & the Very Windy Day2. Warren & the Great Carrot Race3. Warren & the Sandcastle
Ages 4-9, 9.25” x 9.25”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 26 pages Hardcover touch and feel book with audio CD, $20.00
4. Froggy Eats Out5. Froggy Goes to School6. Froggy Plays Soccer7. Dog Blue
Ages 4-7, 10.25” x 8.25”, 32 pages Hardcover with audio CD, Bilingual, English/Korean, $20.00
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New
Do You Want to be My Best Friend?By Tino Kuo
A story about a dog going on an adventure learning lessons along the way, eventually finding a best friend who accepts him just the way he is.
Based on a true story of events during World War II in Los Angeles China City, a 12-year-old Chinese American girl named Mei Ling Lee loses her best friend Yayeko Akiyama when she and her family were interned in the Manzanar War Relocation Center. By writing letters to each other, both young girls recount their painful
separation and their lives in China City and Manzanar. This unprecedented children's book depicts the hardships and cross-cultural experiences of Americans of Chinese and Japanese ancestry during the war years.
Available in English only and four bilingual editions including English with Chinese, Japanese, Spanish & Vietnamese.
Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165480, English ed. Ages 6-12, 40 pages, $18.95
New
The Tale of the Lucky CatBy Sunny SekiNational Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)Honors Winner
This retelling of the most famous Japanese folktale captures positive values, love and kindness. A toymaker who cares for an injured cat ends up having his own life saved and is repaid with good fortune. This classic story reminds us that doing a good deed may offer its own rewards.
Hardcover, ages 5–10, 8.25” x 10.75”, 32 pages ISBN 9780966943764, English ed., $18.95
ISBN 9780966943757, Bilingual, English/Japanese, $18.95Available in English only, and 8 bilingual editions: English with Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Hmong, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
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New
Multilingual Classic Children’s Stories I
1. Dragon’s Tears, PB 2. Farmer Duck, PB 3. Fox Fables, PB 4. Lion Fables, PB5. Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat, PB 6. Hansel and Gretel, PB 7. Mei Ling’s Hiccups, PB 8. My Daddy is a Giant, HC 9. Lima’s Red Hot Chilli, PB 10. Grandma’s Saturday Soup, PB 11. The Crow King, PB12. The Elves and the Shoemaker, PB 13. Wibbly Wobbly Tooth, PB 14. Welcome to the World Baby, HC 15. Yehshen Chinese Cinderella, PB
Available in 20+ bilingual editions including English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese,
Ages 1+, board book, 6.75” x 6.75”, $9.95Available in 15 bilingual editions including English with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi,
Punjabi, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Russian, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Bilingual and Multilingual Children’s Titles www.eastwestdiscovery.com, 310-545-3730
Bilingual Hindi and English Children’s Stories
1. Who Am I? PB $6.95, HC $11.95, 24 pages2. The Seed PB $6.95, HC $11.95, 20 pages3. Norbu’s New Shoes PB $6.95, HC $11.95, 20 pages4. Grandma’s Eyes PB $6.95, 28 pages5. Malli PB $6.95, HC $11.95, 16 pages6. Priya’s Day PB $6.95, HC $11.95, 32 pages7. Radha Finds the Circle PB $6.95, HC $11.95, 24 pages8. Line and Circle PB $6.95, HC $11.95, 24 pages9. Takdir, the Tiger Club PB $6.95, HC $11.95, 28 pages10. The Boy Who Loved Color PB $6.95, HC $11.95, 24 pages
1. Farmer Duck, PB 5. Little Red Hen, PB2. Fox Fables, PB 6. My Daddy is a Giant, HC3. Grandma’s Saturday Soup, PB 7. The Crow King, PB4. Hansel and Gretel, PB 8. Yehshen Cinderella, PB9. The Elves and the Shoemaker, PB 10. The Wheels on the Bus, BB
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Multilingual Classic Children’s Stories II
1. Alfie’s Angels, PB 2. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, PB & HC3. Buri and the Marrow, PB 4. What Shall We Do with the Boo Hoo Baby?, PB 5. Don’t Cry Sly, PB 6. Floppy, PB 7. Floppy in the Dark, PB 8. Floppy’s Friend, HC 9. Goldilocks and the Three Bears, PB10. Isis and Osiris, PB11. Jill and the Beanstalk, HC 12. Journey Through Islamic Arts, HC 13. Not Again, Red RidingHood, PB 14. Pandora’s Box, PB 15. The Children of Lir, PB 16. The Giant Turnip, PB 17. The Pied Piper, PB 18. The Buskers of Bremen, PB 19. The Three Billy Goats Gruff, PB 20. Walking Through the Jungle, PB 21. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, PB
Bilingual Korean Folktale Series Vol. 1 - The Woodcutter and the Heavenly MaidenVol. 2 - Mr. Moon and Miss SunVol. 3 - The Lazy ManVol. 4 - The Seven Brothers and the Big DipperVol. 5 - The Ogres' Magic ClubsVol. 6 - The Snail LadyVol. 7 - The Greedy PrincessVol. 8 - Brave Hong Kil-dongVol. 9 - The Faithful Daughter Shim Ch'ongVol. 10 - The Son of the Cinnamon Tree
Hardcover, ages 5 – 12, 8” x 9”, 46 pagesBilingual, English/Korean, $129.00 per10-bk set; $12.95 each
Bilingual Hmong and English Children’s Titles
1. A Chair for My Mother 5. Peter’s Chair2. Heckedy Peg 6. Piggybook3. Liang and the Magic Paintbrush 7. The Empty Pot4. Nine-in-One Grr! Grr! 8. The Knight and the Dragon
Paperback, ages 3-7, 32 pages Bilingual, English/Hmong, $6.95 each, $55.60 per 8-bk set
Decades before the voyages of Columbus, a Chinese explorer Zheng He led seven major expeditions to India, Africa and the Middle East between 1405-1433. Could Zheng He be the one who reached North America before Columbus?
Hardcover, ages 10 and up, 8.75” x 11.5”, 32 pages, $16.95Available in English only and 2 bilingual editions
with Chinese and Vietnamese
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Bilingual Chinese Folktales - Monkey King SeriesVol. 1 - The Making of Monkey KingAvailable in English only, and with Chinese, Hmong, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Vol. 2 - Monkey King Wreaks Havoc in HeavenAvailable in English only, and with Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Vol. 3 - Tang Monk Disciples Monkey KingAvailable in English only, and with Chinese and Vietnamese.
Hardcover, ages 6-9, 8.75” x 11.75”, 32 pages, $16.95
Bilingual Chinese Folktales
1. Story of the Chinese Zodiac2. The Mouse Bride3. Seven Magic Brothers
Hardcover, ages 6-9, 8.75” x 12”, 32 pages, $16.95Available in 8 bilingual editions including English with
Chinese, Korean, Khmer, Hmong, Tagalog, Thai, Spanish and Vietnamese
4. The Ballad of MulanHardcover, ages 6 and up, 8.75” x 11.5”, 32 pages, $16.95
Available in English only and 4 bilingual editions with Chinese, Hmong, Spanish and Vietnamese
5. The Magic Brocade6. Lady White Snake
Hardcover, ages 10 and up, 8.75” x 11.5”, 32 pages, $16.95Available in English only and 3 bilingual editions
with Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese
Milet Picture Dictionary
Hardcover, 8.5" x 9.75", 44 pages, $14.95Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi,
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Bilingual Chinese and English Children’s Titles with CD
1. Eat Your Peas Hardcover with CD, Eng/Chinese, 52 pages, $18.952. The Little Mouse Hardcover with DVD, Eng/Chinese, 30 pages, $19.95 3. Gossie Hardcover with CD, 30 pages, Eng/Chinese, $17.954. Gossie & Gertie Hardcover with CD, 30 pages, Eng/Chinese$17.955. Mr. Rabbit & Red Slide Hardcover with CD, 30 pages, Eng/Chin, $17.95
Bilingual Chinese and English Little Bear Series
1. Little Bear2. Little Bear’s Friend3. Little Bear’s Visit4. A Kiss For Little Bear5. Father Bear Comes HomePaperback with CD, Bilingual, English/Chinese, Ages 5-8, 6” x 9”, 88 pages, $16.95
Bilingual Chinese and English Frog & Toad Series
1. Frog and Toad are Friends2. Frog and Toad All Year3. Frog and Toad Together4. Days With Frog and ToadPaperback with CD, Bilingual, English/Chinese, Ages 5-8, 6” x 9”, 88 pages, $16.95
New
My First Chinese Words
This 36-book set features easy-to-read script and vivid illustrations that make learning Chinese fun and natural. My First Chinese Words teaches over 150 words covering 22 topics from family, foods, animals, numbers, colors, body parts, home, school and more. The accompanying audio CD allows children to hear the correct pronunciation of words.
The boxed set includes 36 books and CD, 6” x 6”Simplified or Traditional Chinese, 8 pages per book, $59.95
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Newly revisedJapanese Edition
Guess How Much I Love You By Sam McBratney
A heartwarming story which reassures children of their parents’ boundless love for them. A great bed time story for children and parents.
Hardcover, ages 3-8, 8.75” x 10”, 32 pages, $17.95Available in 4 bilingual editions including English
with Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
I Won’t BiteBy Rod Campbell
Touch and feel book, 8.2” x 8.5”, $14.95Available in 8 bilingual editions including English with
Chinese, Bengali, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Lots of LanguagesBy Susan Worline
A multilingual phrasebook for teachers, ESL and tutors to communicate with non-English speakers. Over 200 essential phrases in 17 languages.
Hardcover, 8.5” x 11”, 96 pages, $19.95 Phrases in Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese, Farsi, French,
Mercy Watson Goes for a RideMercy Watson to the RescueBy Kate Dicamillo These joyful stories combine familiar elements - the unexpected heroine and the mean neighbor with a wild telling that make readers laugh.
Ages 6+, 7.5” x 9”, 99 pagesHardcover, Bilingual, English/Chinese, $14.95 each
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A Gift for AbuelitaBy Nancy LuennReading Rainbow Book
The Magic of love and the rituals surrounding the Day of the Dead are woven together in this heartwarming family story.
Ages 5-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32 page, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 0873586883, $15.95
Esperanza RisingBy Pam Munoz RyanCalifornia Young Reader Medal Award
Esperanza Ortega lives in a beautiful home filled with servants and the promise of one day presiding over all of Rancho de las Rosas. But tragedy shatters that dream, forcing Esperanza and Mama to flee from Mexico to California and settle in a farm labor camp.
Ages 8-12, 5” x 7.5”, 262 pagesPaperback, English, ISBN 9780439120425, $5.99Paperback, Spanish, ISBN 9780439398855, $4.99
Hardcover, English, ISBN 9780439120418, $16.95
El CucuyBy Joe Hayes
Everyone hears at least one teasing reference to the "bogeyman, known as el Cucuy" when they're growing up. To this day, the young still delight in tales of bad boys and girls, getting the good scare they deserve from el Cucuy.
Ages 7 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 0938317784, $7.95
Hardcover, ISBN 0938317547, $15.95
Calling the DovesBy Juan Felipe Herrera
The Mexican-American poet tells the story of his childhood as a migrant farmhand in the fields of California, where his parents taught him a love for life outdoors and handed down the precious gift of poetry.
Ages 5-9, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 0892391669, $7.95
Abuelita Full of LifeBy Amy Costales
Jose is not sure what to expect when his grandmother from Mexico moves in..except that he will certainly have to change his ways. But what he discovers is that Abuelita is full of surprises.
Ages 4-8, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780873589147,
Friends From the Other SideBy Gloria Anzaldua
Having crossed the Rio Grande into Texas with his mother in search of a new life, Joaquin receives help and friendship from Prietita, a brave young Mexican American girl.
Ages 6 and up, 8.5” x 9.5”, 32 pages Paperback, Bilingual English/Spanish, ISBN 0892391308, $7.95
Family PicturesBy Carmen Lomas GarzaPura Belpre Honor Award
This 15th anniversary edition takes us back to the author’s childhood in Kingsville, Texas. Her art and stories beautifully capture her family picking nopal cactus, making tamales together, and receiving a visit from a curandera – a healer.
Ages 6 and up, 8.5” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 089239207x, $7.95
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Freaky Foods From Around the WorldBy Ramona Moreno
Lucas describes his family's restaurant, Freaky Foods, where the cook, his grandmother, specializes in variety meats, insects, and other dishes that are not commonly eaten in the United States, and recounts his class's visit there.
Ages 5-8, 9” x 7.5”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780965117425, $15.95
Cesar Chavez: The Struggle for JusticeBy Richard Griswold del Castillo
This story follows the pioneering organizer from his childhood on a small farm through his later life, including the founding of the United Farm Workers and his being awarded the Medal of Freedom after his death.
Ages 7+, 9” x 11”, 32 pages,Bilingual, English/Spanish Hardcover, ISBN 1558853243, $14.95
Paperback, ISBN 9781558854246, $7.95
Dona FloraBy Pat MoraALA Award
Dona Flor is a giant who lets children use her flowers for trumpets, and their families use her leftover tortillas for rafts. When a huge puma terrifies the village, Flor is the one to investigate. This charming story features Spanish words and phrases as well as a glossary.Ages 4-8, 9” x 12”, 40 pages
Paperback, ISBN 9780440417682, Spanish, $7.99Hardcover, ISBN 9780375823374, English, $15.95
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Benito’s SopaipillasBy Ana Baca
Everyone loves the taste of the puffed pillows of fried bread known as sopaipillas, whether they’re drizzled with honey or sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. But most people, young Cristina included, don’t know about this Southwestern treat’s magical origins, or how it got its name.
Ages 3-7, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Spanish Hardcover, ISBN 1558853707 , $15.95
Butterflies on Carmen StreetBy Monica Brown
Today is the day Julianita and her friends have been waiting for—they’re going to learn about monarch butterflies. But what’s even more thrilling is they’re each going to receive their very own caterpillar to raise! This story is for children learning about insects and the forces of nature.
Ages 3-9, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 1558854843, $15.95
Hello NightBy Amy Costales
This lovely bilingual lullaby with rich and soothing illustrations will help young ones greet the night and the treasure of sleep at home.
Ages 2-5, 9” x 9”, 24 pages, Bilingual English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780873589277, $14.95
Children will see, hear, smell and taste the summer rains of the desert Southwest in this charming picture book, and learn local legends about wet weather and meet rain-loving desert animals.
Ages 5-10, 11.5” x 9.25”, 42 pagesHardcover, Bilingual English/Spanish, ISBN 9781886679368, $15.95
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My Diary from Here to ThereBy Amada Irma PerezPura Belpre Award
This story begins as young Amada overhears her parent’s whisper of moving from Mexico to Los Angeles where greater opportunity awaits. As she and her family journey north, Amada records in her diary her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States.
Ages 6 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 0892391758, $16.95
In My FamilyBy Carmen Lomas GarzaTomas Rivera Children’s Book Award
This is Carmen Lomas Garza’s second collection of stories and paintings. Her family decorates cascarones – eggshells-for Easter Sunday, and Carmen recounts the stories of the Virgin of Guadalupe and La Llorona.
Ages 6 and up, 8.5” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 0892391634, $7.95
Hardcover, ISBN 0892391383, $15.95
Harvesting HopeBy Kathleen KrullPura Belpre Honor Award
A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age 10 when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age 38 when he led a peaceful protest against
California migrant workers’ miserable working conditions.Ages 6 and up, 9” x 11”, 48 pages
Paperback, ISBN 0152051694, Spanish, $7.00Hardcover, ISBN 0152047557, Spanish, $17.00Hardcover, ISBN 0152014373, English, $17.00
La Ilorona/The Weeping WomanBy Joe HayesLatino Literacy Hall of Fame Award
It is the best known and most popular legend of Hispanic America. It appears at first to be only a frightening story filled with mysterious events that causes children to sit wide-eyed, to huddle together and listen spellbound. Yet, it’s the simple, universal wisdom at the core of the story that finally works its magic in their hearts.
Ages 7 and up, 32 pages, 8” x 10”, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 0938317865, $16.95
My Name is Celia: The Life of Celia CruzBy Monica BrownAmericas Award
Bright and lively illustrations leap off the pages – clapping, shaking, and beating the conga drums – they bring this wonderful story to life. This biography is an inspiring and loving tribute to a Latina legend.
Ages 5-8, 9” x 10.5”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 087358872X, $15.95
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Magda’s Piñata MagicBy Becky Chavarria-Chairez,
The piñata for Magda's little brother's birthday is so perfect that he insists that no one break it. What fun is a birthday party without a piñata?
Ages 5 and up, 8.75” x 11”, 32 pages, Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Spanish,
ISBN 1558853200, $14.95
My Name is GabrielaBy Monica Brown
The first Spanish-speaking woman to win the Nobel prize in literature introduces her life, her love of words, and her career as a teacher and an author, and discusses her poems.
Ages 5-8, 9.25” x 11”, 32 pagesBilingual, English/Spanish
Hardcover, ISBN 0873588592, $15.95
Magda’s TortillasSeven-year-old Magda remembers when she was a little girl and watched her abuela making tortillas. Having studied closely the techniques of a master, she now feels confident of her own ability to turn out beautiful, delicious, and round tortillas.
Ages 5 and up, 8.75” x 11”, 32 pagesBilingual, English/Spanish
Hardcover, ISBN 1558852867, $14.95
I am Rene, the BoyBy Rene Colato LainezInternational Latino Book Award
This witty story about a young boy’s odyssey to find out the meaning of his name will challenge young readers to chart cross-cultural differences by gaining an understanding about themselves and the people around them.
Ages 5-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9781558853782, $14.95
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My American Dream By Yuliana Gallegos
Young Yuliana Gallegos recalls her move from Monterrey, Mexico, to Houston, Texas. Initially excited about moving to Houston, where the huge freeways make her feel like she’s on a roller coaster, her excitement quickly wanes when she starts school.
Ages 8-12, 6” x 9”, 64 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 1558854851, $9.95
My Colors, My worldBy Maya Christina Gonzalez
Maya searches her neighborhood for brilliant, beautiful color. With the help of a feathered friend, she finds that even in the desert, color is everywhere.Ages 4-8, 8.25” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Spanish
Hardcover, ISBN 9780892392216, $16.95
My Nana’s RemediesBy Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford
A colorful story of a grandmother and the traditional remedies she prepares for her young granddaughter, remedies to treat everything from an upset stomach to being frightened at night.
Ages 4-9, 9.25” x 9.75”, 32 pagesHardcover, Bilingual, English/Spanish, ISBN 1886679193, $15.95
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Lucas and His Loco BeansBy Ramona Moreno
Lucas's grandfather takes him to a spot near his ranch where the seeds grow that are known as Mexican jumping beans, in a story that also includes information on the beans and on the moth larva that cause them to jump.
Ages 5-8, 9” x 7”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780965117418, $14.95
My Name is GabitoBy Monica Brown
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most brilliant writers of our time. He is a tremendous figure, enormously talented and unabashedly admired. This is the Nobel prize winning novelist’s story, lovingly told from his childhood in Colombia to today. This is an inspiring story about an inspiring life, full of imagination and beauty.Ages 5-10, 9” x 10.5”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/Spanish
Hardcover, ISBN 0873589084, $15.95
Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale CollectionBy Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel CampoyParents’ Choice Award
A mixture of popular tales and other bits of literary lore, this anthology is a true celebration of Hispanic culture.
Ages 6-12, 8” x 10”, 118 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780689825835, $19.95
Pio Peep!By Alma Flor Ada
A collection of more than two dozen nursery rhymes in Spanish, from Spain and Latin America, with English translations.
Ages 2-6, 8.5” x 11”, 64 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 0688160190, $14.99
The House on Mango StreetBy Sandra Cisneros
In celebration of the tenth anniversary of its initial publication, and with a new Introduction by the author, here is Sandra Cisneros's greatly admired and bestselling novel of a young girl growing up in the Latino section of Chicago.
Ages 10 and up, 5” x 8”, 110 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0679755268, Spanish, $10.95
Paperback, ISBN 0679734775, English, $9.95
The Upside Down BoyBy Juan Felipe HerreraBluebonnet Award
Juanito is bewildered by his new school, and he misses the warmth of country life. Everything he does feels upside down. But a sensitive teacher and loving family help him to find his voice and make a place for himself in this new world through poetry, art, and music.
Ages 5 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 0892392177, $7.95
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The Fiesta of the Tortillas By Jorge Argueta
The author, who remembers the fragrant dishes prepared at his family's restaurant in El Salvador, recounts a mystery from his childhood involving tortillas.Ages 8-12, 12” x 10”, Bilingual, English/Spanish, 32 pages
Hardcover, ISBN 1598200941, $14.95
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Sawdust CarpetsBy Amelia Lau Carling
The Lau family travels to Antigua, Guatemala to visit their cousins. Guatemalan and Chinese religious observances, dragon boat races and Easter processions, piñ atas, baptisms, and Chinese tamales all weave in and out of this story, which celebrates beauty, religious celebration, and tolerance.
Ages 4-12, 9” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 088899625x, English, $16.95Hardcover, ISBN 0888996241, Spanish, $16.95
Paperback, ISBN 0888997302, Spanish, $6.95
The Green Bird/Pajaro VerdeBy Joe Hayes
In this story of an enchanted prince and nine sisters, a green bird proposes marriage to a young girl named Mirabel, although her sisters mock her, Mirabel sees past the bird to a handsome prince and marries him.
Ages 8 and up, 8” x 10”, 40 pages, English/Spanish Paperback, ISBN 0938317903, $8.95
Hardcover, ISBN 0938317652, $16.95
The Day It Snowed TortillasBy Joe Hayes
A collection of classic tales from New Mexico, including "Pedro and Diablo," "La Hormiguita," "La Llorona," and "Juan CamisGon”.
Ages 8 and up, 6” x 9”, 134 pages Bilingual, English/Spanish
Paperback, ISBN 0938317768, $12.95
The Storyteller’s CandleBy Lucia Gonzalez
It is a story of Pura Belpre, New York City’s first Latina librarian. She opens the children’s eyes to the public library and its potential to be the living, breathing heart of the community.
Ages 6+, 9” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780892392223, $16.95
Quinito’s NeighborhoodBy Ina Cumpiano
Quinito describes the members of his family and some of the people in his neighborhood and what they do, from his mother the carpenter and his father the nurse to his teacher and his wife, the school crossing guard.
Ages 4-7, 10.25” x 8.25”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Spanish Hardcover, ISBN 0892392096, $16.95
Playing LoteriaBy Rene Colato Lainez
A little boy visits his grandma in Mexico, and with the help of la loteria, he learns a new language and how special the bond between a boy and his grandmother can be.
Ages 5-8, 9” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 0873588819, $15.95
Nana’s Big SurpriseBy Amada Irma Perez
Amada and her five brothers hope to cheer Nana’s up with a surprise gift of a fluffy yellow chicks—just like the ones Nana raised with Tata in Mexico. But no matter how hard everyone tries to make Nana feel better, it seems like nothing can bring a smile to her face. That is, until one day the chicks reveal a little surprise of their own.
Ages 6-10, 8.25” x 9.75”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780892391905, $16.95
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Pinatas and Smiling SkeletonsBy Joe Harris
The book examines the historical background, legends, recipes, crafts, and celebrations of a year of special Mexican festivals.
Ages 8 and up, 8” x 10”, 48 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1881896196, $19.95
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Ricardo’s RaceBy Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Ricardo Romo never dreamed that running to catch the school bus would lead to a college education, and ultimately, to a long and respected career as a teacher, administrator, and university president.
Ages 6-9, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 1558854819, $15.95
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Young Reader Bilingual Series I
1. A Piece of Bread 7. Ruben’s Rainbow2. Earthlings, How Weird They Are 8. The Cats on the Moon3. In Mama’s Arms 9. The Happiness Maker4. Jumble 10. Three Sad Tigers5. Pizza Party 11. The Wonderful Jungle6. To the Sea
Ages 5-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32-52 pages, Bilingual English/SpanishHardcover, $12.95 each, $142.45 per 11-bk set
Xochitl and the FlowersBy Jorge Argueta
Xochitl and her family, newly arrived in San Francisco from El Salvador, create a beautiful plant nursery in place of the garbage heap behind their apartment, and celebrate with their friends and neighbors.
Ages 6+, 9” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Spanish Paperback, ISBN 089239224x, $7.95
Hardcover, ISBN 0892391812, $16.95
Yes, We Can! By Diana Cohn
When Carlitos's mother and the other cleaners go on strike for higher wages, Carlitos cannot think of a way to support his mother until he sees her on television making a speech, and then he gets his class to help him make a sign to show his pride.
Ages 4-8, 9”x11”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 093831789x, $7.95
Hardcover, ISBN 0938317660, $15.95
We Are CousinsBy Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Cousins are friends and rivals. Cousins are funny and frustrating. But the most important thing is that cousins are family. We are Cousins celebrates the joy of this special family bond.Ages 2-5, 10” x 8”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Spanish
Hardcover, ISBN 9781558854864, $15.95
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African American InterestAfrica is Not a CountryBy Margy Burns Knight
From the beauty of the plains to the skyscrapers of the major cities, this book follows the activities of children in various countries on the diverse continent of Africa.
Ages 8-12, 8” x 11”, 48 pagesPaperback, ISBN 9780761316473, $9.95
Harlem HustleBy Janet McDonald
It is a fast, funny story of a restless teenager who uses the power of words to rise above it all in Harlem.
Ages 12+, 6” x 8.5”, 182 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780374371845, $16.00
Let Them PlayBy Margot Theis RavenSkipping Stones Award
This book is a true story of an all-black Little League team formed in 1955 in segregated Charleston, South Carolina, that was not allowed to participate in the Little League World Series.
Ages 5-10, 9” x 11”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9781585362608, $16.95
Free at Last!: Stories and Songs of EmancipationBy Doreen Rappaport
Spirituals, work songs, blues lyrics, poems, and a compelling narrative recount the experience of black Americans in the South from the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 through the dawn of the Civil Rights era in 1954.
Ages 9 and up, 10” x 11”, 64 pagesPaperback, ISBN 9780763631475, $7.99
Hardcover, ISBN 0763614408, $19.99
Jesse Owens: Fastest Man Alive By Carole Boston Weatherford
Jesse Owens grew up during an age when segrega-tion laws forced him to eat at separate restaurants and stay at different hotels. But Jesse never let it slow him down while setting world records and winning a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Once in Berlin, the triumph of Jesse's will helped him run
through any barrier, winning not only Olympic gold, but countless fans.Ages 7-12, 10” x 10”, 32 pages
Hardcover, ISBN 9780802795502, $16.95
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By Sandy Holman
1. Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad?2. Grandma Says Our Hair Has Flair3. We All Have a Heritage
To Go Singing Through the WorldBy Deborah Kogan Ray
Presents the childhood of the Chilean author, a silent youth living in poverty until his meeting with Gabriela Mistral, a Chilean female poet, who recognized his gifts and helped him move to Santiago, the capitol of Chile, where he published his first poems.
Ages 8-12, 9” x 11”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780374376277, $17.00
Under the Texas Sun By Conrado Espinoza
A story of the García family, who like many of their compatriots, fled their homeland during the upheaval of the Mexican Revolution in search of a better life in the United States.
Paperback, 6” x 9”, 256 pages Bilingual, English/Spanish, ISBN 1558854800 , $15.95
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Remember: The Journey to School IntegrationBy Toni MorrisonCoretta Scott King Award
The Pulitzer Prize winner presents a treasure chest of archival photographs that depict the historical events surrounding school desegregation.
Ages 6 and up, 9.5” x 10.5”, 78 pagesHardcover, ISBN 061839740X, $18.00
The Bus RideBy William Miller
Sarah, an African-American girl, and her mother ride the bus each morning, but Sarah wonders why they have to sit in the back. Her curiosity inspires her to sit closer to the front of the bus, landing her in jail for breaking the law and triggering action from both the black and white communities.
Ages 5-9, 8.5” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 1584300264, $6.95
Hardcover, ISBN 1880000601, $16.95
Sweet Clara and the Freedom QuiltBy Deborah HopkinsonReading Rainbow Book
Clara, a resourceful young slave girl, creates a patchwork quilt that--unknown to the white masters of her plantation--serves as a map of the land that points the way to freedom along the Underground Railroad.
Ages 5-10, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0679874720, $6.99
Two Mrs. GibsonsBy Toyomi Igus
The biracial daughter of an African American father and a Japanese mother fondly recalls growing up with her mother and her father's mother, two very different but equally loving women.
Ages 5-9, 8” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0892391707, $7.95
The Secret to FreedomBy Marcia VaughanTeachers’ Choices and Young Adult Choices
In 1860, 11-year-old slave Lucy and her brother Albert despair when their parents are sold. Albert then acquires a sack of quilts, which have in their patterns secret messages to help slaves plan escapes via the Underground Railroad.
Ages 5 and up, 9” x 11”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 1584302518, $7.95
Hardcover, ISBN 1584300213, $16.95
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Uncle Jed’s BarbershopBy Margaree King MitchellReading Rainbow Book
In the segregated South of the 1920s, Uncle Jed was the only black barber in a county of sharecroppers. He always dreamed of owning his own barbershop, but his generous heart and some bad luck during the Depression forced him to defer that dream for years.
Ages 5-8, 9” x 11”, 40 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0689819137, $6.99
Night Boat to FreedomBy Margot Theis Raven
The book is a memorable celebration of courage, hope, and unselfish love.
Ages 6-12, 10” x 11”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780374312664, 16.00
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RosaBy Nikki GiovanniCoretta Scott King Award
Fifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This book is a celebration of her courageous action and the events that followed.
Ages 7-12, 9” x 11”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780805071061, $16.95
Portraits of African American HeroesBy Tonya Bolden
This stunningly beautiful book consists of portraits--in pictures and words--of 20 outstanding African Americans, ranging from historical to contemporary figures.
A story in free verse about a troubled boy who learns to use his mind instead of his fists through the guidance of an unconventional mentor and the game of chess.
Ages 8-12, 6” x 9”, 64 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9781584302797, $18.95
Martha Ann's Quilt for Queen VictoriaBy Kyra Hicks
A true story of Martha Ann Ricks, an ex-slave who spent fifty years saving spare coins to fulfill her dream of meeting the Queen of England.
Ages 4-8, 8” x 10”, 28 pages, Hardcover, ISBN 9781933285597, $16.95
RamadanBy Suhaib Hamid Ghazi
Hakeem and his family observe Ramadan together--the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. They fast, they pray, all according to the belief of Quran first revealed centuries ago.
Ages 5 – 10, 9” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 082341275X, $6.95
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100 African Americans
The book provides an entertaining and informative overview of American history and the important contributions of 100 most influential African Americans in the development of this great nation.
Ages 12+, 6” x 9”, 112 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0912517182, $7.95
No More!: Stories and Songs of Slave Resistance By Doreen RappaportParent’s Choice Award
Drawing from authentic accounts of African Americans, this collection of true vignettes and traditional verse spans the period from the early days of slavery to the Emancipation Proclamation.
Ages 9 and up, 9” x 12”, 60 pagesPaperback, ISBN 076362876X, $7.99
Hardcover, ISBN 0763609846, $17.99
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Chu Ju’s HouseBy Gloria Whelan
Young Chu Ju lives in rural China, where present day law says that no family may have more than two children. In order to save her newborn sister from being sold, Chu Ju runs away. Through her journeys, Chu Ju discovers that home is not something to be found. It is something to be built.
Ages 10 and up, 5” x 7”, 240 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0060507268, $5.99
Hardcover, ISBN 0060507241, $15.99
Bridging the CenturiesEdited by Susie Ling
A collection of contemporary and historical accounts of the lives of Chinese Americans in Southern California, from the first laborers who arrived in the mid-1800s to the recent immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Ages 12 and up, 8.5” x 11”, 210 pages Paperback, ISBN 0930377885, $25.00
CooliesBy Yin
Two Chinese brothers endure physical and racial hardships when they help build a railroad across the American West. Inspired by actual events in the history of the American railroad, Coolies reveals the harsh truth about life for thousands of Chinese laborers.
Ages 5 and up, 9.5” x 12”, 40 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0142500550, $7.99
Hardcover, ISBN 0399232273, $16.99
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories By Mingmei Yip
The book contains a delightful selection from the rich stories of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover the many delightful animal characters as well as Chang-E, the famous Eight Immortals, and Guan Yin, goddess of compassion.
Ages 6 and up, 9” x 9”, 96 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0804835896, $16.95
Fun With Chinese CharactersBy Tan Huay Peng
This book contains all the essential information you need to learn a character: its origin, its definition, development of one character with example of usage and Pinyin pronunciation guides.
Ages 8 and up, 6.5” x 7”, 192 pages Paperback, Vol. 1 1932457003, Vol. 2 1932457011, Vol. 3, 193245702x, $14.95
Half and HalfBy Lensey Namioka
At Seattle's annual Folk Fest, 12-year-old Fiona and her older brother are torn between trying to please their Chinese grandmother and making their Scottish grandparents happy.
Ages 8-12, 6” x 9”, 136 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0440418909, $5.50
Ling LingBy Bernadette Shih
Ling Ling is a young female panda . As with many young ladies, she is not satisfied with her looks . She learns that she is loved not for her looks but for who she is. A lesson all children must learn one day.
Ages 5 and up, 8” x 12”, 42 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1902587049, $16.95
Good Friends!By Bernadette Shih
Students at a coastal community look forward to Independence Day celebrations when an earthquake hits. Faced with sudden danger of drowning, Johnny Lee and Tommy Smith set aside their cultural rivalry so that both might survive, as their classmates anxiously watch.
Ages 5 and up, 9” x 9”, 42 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0970020996, $16.95
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American Born ChineseBy Gene Luen YangMichale Printz Award
When his family moves to a new neighborhood, he suddenly finds that he’s the only Chinese-American student at his school. Jocks and bullies pick on him constantly, and he has hardly any friends. Then, to make matters worse, he falls in love with an all-American girl.
Ages 12+, 6” x 8.5”, 240 pagesPaperback, ISBN 9781596431522, $17.95
Becoming AmericanBy Bernadette L. Shih
Becoming American offers perspectives on the realities and challenges of Americans at the crossroads of two cultures. From a biracial romance during the Vietnam War, to the Ping Pong Diplomacy Chinese Americans faced in 1970s China, to the intergenerational gaps between immigrant parents and their grown American-born children, each story resonates with the voices of people from different walks of life. Becoming American explores fascinating bicultural experiences in these dramatic and compelling
short stories. Ages 12 and up, 5.5” x 8.25”, 164 pages
Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165473, $16.95
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BrothersBy Yin
Even though his brothers have warned him not to go outside Chinatown, Ming, a chinese immigrant, doesn't listen and meets Patrick, a fun-loving Irish boy, with whom he forms a remarkable friendship.
Ages 5-12, 11” x 10”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780399234064, $16.99
Do you want to be my Best FriendBy Tino Kuo
A story about a dog going on an adventure learning lessons along the way, eventually finding a best friend who accepts him just the way he is.
An uplifting tale of two children and their parents, and the beloved pet doves that help them to understand one another.
Ages 4-8, 10” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780763628994, $16.99
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Colours And Characters of ChinaBy Lorette Roberts
This artistic book captures the style, the sights, scenes, colors and characters of Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Xian, Huangshan, Hong Kong, and much more. Hardcover, ages 8+, 8 1/2" x 12", 72 pages, $29.95
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LandedBy Milly Lee
After leaving his village in southeastern China, twelve-year-old Sun is held at Angel Island, San Francisco, before being released to join his father, a merchant living in the area.
Ages 8+, 8” x 11”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0374343144, $16.00
The Lonely QueueBy Icy SmithClarion Award for Non-fiction Book
A pictorial history book of the 150 years of Chinese Americans in the Greater Los Angeles area. It features hundreds of vintage photographs, drawings and personal memories depicting the struggle of Chinese Americans making America their home.
Ages 12 and up, 9” x 12”, 208 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Chinese, ISBN 0970165412, $39.95
Revolution is Not a Dinner PartyBy Ying Chang Compestine
Drawing from her childhood experience, Ying Chang Compestine brings hope and humor to this compelling story for all ages about a girl fighting to survive during the Cultural Revolution in China.
Ages 10+, 5” x 7.75”, 256 pagesHardcover, ISBN 978080508207, $16.95
Jam-packed with delicious recipes, interactive family activities, and traditional stories, an exceptional collection brings to life the magic and wonder of Chinese holidays throughout the year.
Ages 9 and up, 9” x 11”, 74 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0152019839, $20.00
Made in China By Suzanne Williams
Surveying Chinese culture from the Bronze Age to the Ming Dynasty, the book sets scientific innovations within a historical context. Brief sections describe such developments as irrigation, silk-making, the crossbow, gas lights and paper-making.
Ages 12 and up, 8” x 10”, 48 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1881896145, $19.95
Mei Ling in China CityBy Icy Smith
Based on a true story of events during World War II in Los Angeles China City, a 12-year-old Chinese American girl named Mei Ling Lee loses her best friend Yayeko Akiyama when she and her family were interned in the Manzanar War Relocation Center. By writing letters to each other, both young girls recount their painful
separation and their lives in China City and Manzanar. This unprecedented children's book depicts the hardships and cross-cultural experiences of Americans of Chinese and Japanese ancestry during the war years.
Available in English only and four bilingual editions including English with Chinese, Japanese, Spanish & Vietnamese.
Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165480, English ed. Ages 6-12, 40 pages, $18.95
Red Land Yellow River By Ange ZhangBologna Award
The author who grew up in the midst of China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s shares the dramatic story of his youth and includes black-and-white photographs from his personal collection.
Ages 7 – 12, 8” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0888994893, $16.95
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Kai's Journey to Gold MountainBy Katrina Saltonstall CurrierTop 10 historical fiction on Booklist
Upon arrival in San Francisco, 12-year-old Wong Kai Chong is detained on Angel Island. The crowded barracks, harsh interrogations, and constant threat of being returned to China are not
what he expected to find in San Francisco. Ages 5-12, 8” x 10”, 40 pages
Paperback, ISBN 0966735242, $10.95Hardcover, ISBN 0966735277, $16.95
The Day the Dragon DancedBy Kay Haugaard
An African American girl takes her grandmother to watch the Chinese New Year's parade where her father is a member of the dragon dance troupe.
Ages 4-8, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9781885008305, $16.95
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Happy New YearBy Demi
This joyful exploration of the rituals of the Chinese New Year celebration is filled with illustrations and labels explaining the images associated with the festival, including lion dances, firecrackers, heavenly beings, and food symbolism.
Ages 6 and up, 8” x 6.5”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0517885921, $6.99Hardcover, ISBN 0375826424, $8.95
Henry’s First-Moon BirthdayBy Lenore Look
A young girl helps her grandmother with preparations for the traditional Chinese celebration to welcome her new baby brother.
Ages 4-8, 10” x 10”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0689822944, $16.00
Jade DragonBy Carolyn Marsden
A Chinese-American girl longs for friendship with a classmate adopted from China in this subtle, insightful middle-grade novel.
Ages 7-12, 5.5” x 7”, 169 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780763630126, $15.99
Hannah Is My NameBy Belle Yang
After her family moves from Taiwan to San Francisco, a young girl looks forward to all the great opportunities ahead of her and is eager to learn a new language, get an education, and start down the path to a new future where all her dreams can be fulfilled with hard work, persistence, and determination.
Ages 5-9, 10” x 11”, 26 pagesPaperback, ISBN 9780763635213, $6.99
Hardcover, ISBN 0763622230, $16.99
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Japanese Children’s Favorite StoriesBy Florence Sakade
Singing turtles, flying farmers and a dragon who cries--these are just some of the magical characters you'll meet in this delightful collection of children's stories.
Ages 5 and up, 9” x 9”, 96 pagesHardcover, Vol. 1, 0804834490, Vol. 2, 0804833818, $19.95 each
Hardcover, Vol. 1 with CD, 0804837171, $21.95
Haiku Picturebook for ChildrenEdited by Keisuke Nishimoto
Word-pictures are complemented by charming illustrations in this unique introduction to haiku.
Ages 5-12, 9” x 12”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/JapaneseHardcover, ISBN 0893469165, $14.95
Grandfather's JourneyBy Allen SayCaldecott Medal
Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in America and Japan, Allen Say gives us a poignant account of a family's unique cross-cultural experience. He warmly conveys his own love for his two countries, and the strong and constant desire to be in both places at once.
Ages 5-9, 10” x 12”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0395570352, $16.95
HeroesBy Ken MochizukiTeachers’ Choices Award
An intergenerational story that describes how a Japanese-American family deals with the painful legacy of war. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s and talk of Vietnam, it offers a universal message of dignity and courage to anyone who feels they are different.
Ages 5 - 12, 8” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 1880000504, $7.95
Hardcover, ISBN 1880000164, $16.95
Best Loved Children’s Songs from JapanBy Yoko Ioto
This illustrated collection includes bilingual text and complete musical notation for 15 popular songs introduced in Japan between 1919 and 1949.
Ages 5 and up, 10” x 12”, 32 pagesHardcover, English/Japanese, ISBN 0893468371, $14.95
Baseball Saved UsBy Ken MochizukiParent’s Choice Award
During World War II, a young Japanese-American boy and his family are sent to an internment camp after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Surrounded by barbed-wire fences and guards in towers, father and son pull the camp together to build a baseball league.
Ages 5 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, English, ISBN 1880000199, Spanish, 1880000229, $6.95
Hardcover, English, ISBN 1880000016, Spanish, 1880000210, $16.95
Floating Lanterns and Golden ShrinesBy Rena Krasno
Daruma dolls, mochi pounding, Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. This book is full of detailed and charming illustrations of seven Japanese celebrations with games, activities, and retelling of folktales.
Ages 8 and up, 8” x 10”, 48 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1881896218, $19.95
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A Place Where Sunflowers GrowBy Amy Lee-Tai
Mari wonders if anything can bloom at Topaz, where her family is interned along with thousands of other Japanese Americans during World War II. Glimmers of hope begin to surface in the eyes of a kindly art teacher, in the tender words of Mari’s parents, and in the smile of a new friend.
Ages 6+, 9.75” x 10.75”, 32 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Japanese, ISBN 0892392150,, $16.95
Japanese CelebrationsBy Betty Reynolds
Brimming with ancient traditions, exotic decorations, and delicious, seasonal foods, Japanese Celebrations will take you on a month-by-month tour of some of Japan's best-loved festivals.
Ages 6+, 8.5” x 10.5”, 48pages, Bilingual, English/JapaneseHardcover, ISBN 0804836582, $16.95
Bilingual Japanese Folktale Series1. The Adventure of Momotaro2. The Inch-High Samurai3. The Moon Princess4. Kintaro, The Nature Boy5. Urashima and the Kingdom Beneath the Sea
Hardcover, ages 6 and up, 5” x 7”, 48 pagesBilingual, English/Japanese, $49.75 per 5-bk set, $9.95 each
Faithful ElephantsBy Yukio Tsuchiya
A zoo keeper recounts the story of John, Tonky, and Wanly, three performing elephants that were starved to death at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo during World War II. "A moving and powerful statement about the insanity of war".--"Horn Book".
Ages 7-12, 8” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 9780395861370, $6.95
Hiromi’s HandsBy Lynne Barasch
The true story of Hiromi Suzuki, a Japanese American girl who defied tradition to train at her family's restau-rant, and who became one of the first female sushi chefs in New York. Hiromi's Hands is the true story of a young girl's determination to follow her dream
Ages 6-10, 9” x 10.5”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9781584302759, $17.95
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Surfer of the CenturyBy Ellie Crowe
Growing up in Honolulu with the Pacific Ocean as his backyard, Duke Kahanamoku learned to swim and surf at a young age. Over the years Duke struggled with racism and financial troubles, but by the end of his twenty-year Olympic career, he was a six-time medal winner.
Ages 7-12, 11” x 9”, 48 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9781584302766, $18.95
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MismatchBy Lensey Namioka
Sue Hua just moved from racially diverse Seattle to a suburban town where she feels like the only Asian American for miles. Then she meets Andy, who is also Asian American, but there's just one problem--Andy's last name is Suzuki, and that presents a world of problems to Sue's family.
Ages 10-14, 6” x 8”, 224 pagesPaperback, ISBN 9780440238799, $6.50
Hardcover, ISBN 9780385731836, $15.95
The BraceletBy Yoshiko Uchida
In 1942, during the war with Japan, a Japanese American girl must leave her home. She receives a good-bye gift from her best friend, but loses it at her new home. Emi is afraid that without the bracelet Laurie will disappear from her mind forever.
Ages 5 and up, 9” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 069811390X, $6.99
Hardcover, ISBN 039922503X, $16.99
Tea with MilkBy Allen Say Children’s Books of Distinction Award
Vividly portraying the graceful formality of Japan, this book effectively captures the struggle between two cultures as May, the young girl in the story, strives to live her own destiny.
Ages 5 – 9, 10” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0395904951, $17.00
Remembering ManzanarBy Michael L. Cooper
The book describes how Japanese evacuees lived at the first relocation camp after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, using diaries, journals, memoirs, and news accounts.
Ages 9 - 12, 7” x 9”, 96 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0618067787, $15.00
Passage to FreedomBy Ken Mochizuki
It is a story of a Japanese diplomat’s remarkable courage to save thousands of Jews escape the Holocaust in Lithuania in 1940.
Ages 6 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, English, ISBN 1584301570, $7.95
Hardcover, English, ISBN 1880000490, $16.95 WeedflowerBy Cynthia Kadohata
When the only world she ever knew is turned upside-down after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and her family is forced to move into an internment camp, Sumiko is left saddened and confused until a new friendship with a Mohave boy, Frank, on the Indian reservation gives her the inspiration she needs to manage the difficult times ahead.
Ages 12+, 6” x 9”, 272 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0689865740, $16.99
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Squeamish About SushiBy Betty Reynolds
From world-famous sushi to fatally attractive fugu, it's all explained and pictured in this sketchbook of beautiful full-color illustrations and hand-lettered text, as the artist shares her delight in the wonderful world of Japanese food. It is an entertaining guide to the pleasures and pitfalls of Japanese dining.
Ages 8 and up, 8” x 9”, 72 pages, Bilingual, Japanese/EnglishHardcover, ISBN 080483301X, $16.95
Kamishibai ManBy Allen Say
After many years of retirement, an old Kamishibai man--a Japanese street performer who tells stories and sells candies--decides to make his rounds once more even though such entertainment declined after the advent of television.
Ages 4-8, 10” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0618479546, $17.00
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Momotaro Storycard TheatreBy Hazuki Kataoka and David BattinoDr. Toy’s 10 Best Creative Products Winner
“Momotaro” is one of the most famous Japanese folktales, teaching children the virtues of courage, teamwork, and generosity. The back of each card features storytelling instructions and a smaller version of the image the audience is seeing.
Ages 3-8, 12 large cards, 13” x 11”, $24.95
The Moon Princess Storycard Theatre
The Moon Princess is based on the oldest written tale in Japan. A baby girl magically born from a stalk of bamboo grows up to show unprecedented confidence and grace before floating back to her home on the moon.
Ages 3-8, 12 large cards, 13” x 11”, Bilingual English/Japanese, $24.95
Kira-KiraBy Cynthia KadohataNewberry Medal Award
When Katie and her family move from a Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South of Georgia, it's Lynn who explains to her why people stop them on the street to stare. When Lynn becomes desperately ill, and the whole family begins to fall apart, it is up to Katie to find a way to remind them all that there is always something glittering -- "kira-kira" -- in the future.
Ages 12 and above, 5” x 7.5”, 244 pagesPaperback, ISBN 9780689856402, $6.99
Hardcover, ISBN 0689856393, $15.95
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The Tale of the Lucky CatBy Sunny SekiNational Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)Honors Winner
This retelling of the most famous Japanese folktale captures positive values, love and kindness. A toymaker who cares for an injured cat ends up having his own life saved and is repaid with good fortune. This classic story reminds us that doing a good deed may offer its own rewards.
Hardcover, ages 5–10, 8.25” x 10.75”, 32 pages ISBN 9780966943764, English ed., $18.95
ISBN 9780966943757, Bilingual, English/Japanese, $18.95Available in English only, and 8 bilingual editions: English with Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Hmong, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
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The Wakame GatherersBy Holly Thompson
Nanami has two grandmothers: Baachan, who lives with her family in Japan, and Gram, who lives in Maine. When Gram visits Japan for the first time, Baachan takes her and Nanami on a trip to the seaside to gather Wakame, a long, curvy seaweed that floats near the shore, and explains how Wakame and other seaweeds are used in
Japan. Gram shares stories about how seaweeds are used in Maine. Nanami's two grandmothers discover that they have much in common despite being from different countries.
Ages 4-8, 9” x 10”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1885008333, $16.95
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Cooper’s LessonBy Sun Yung Shin
This inspiring story is about identity and intergenerational friendship of a young biracial boy.
Ages 5 and up, 9” x 11”, 32 pages, English/KoreanHardcover, ISBN 0892391936, $16.95
Land of Morning Calm:Korean Culture Then and NowBy John Stickler
This book takes you to both ancient and modern Korea where you will find a rich world of history and traditions. Learn about the legend behind the founding of Korea, the meaning of the flag, the creation of the
Korean alphabet, and how to celebrate Korean holidays.Ages 7 – 12, 10” x 9”, 32 pages
Hardcover, ISBN 1885008228, $16.95
Korean Children’s Favorite Stories By Kim So-un
It is a captivating collection of Korean folktales that have thrived for generations. Some are unique to Korea, while others echo those told in other countries.
Ages 5 and up, 9” x 9”, 96 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0804835918, $16.95
Let's Visit Korea By Suzanne Crowder Han
This book introduces children to Korea and her people and customs. As Nick and Mona tour the country with their parents, they visit some of Korea's most picturesque spots and monuments of her ancient civilizations.
Ages 5 and up, 9” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/KoreanHardcover, ISBN 1565910109, $18.50
The Name JarBy Yangsook Choi
A young Korean girl, Unhei, who is new to her American classroom, tells the class she will choose a name easier for them to pronounce from a jar of names. When a classmate visits Unhei's neighborhood and learns her real name's special meaning, the name jar disappears.
Ages 5-9, 9” x 11”, 40 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0440417996, $6.99
Hardcover, ISBN 037580613X, $16.95
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The Love of Two StarsJanie Jaehyun Park
In this ancient Korean legend, a farmer and a weaver are separated by the king of the starry realm who will only let them meet in the Milky Way once a year, but when that time comes, they must overcome the obstacles that stand in their way.
Ages 4-12, 9” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0888996721, $16.95
Let’s Learn About KoreaBy Suzanne Crowder Han
Learn about the ideas, customs and values Korean children are taught.
Ages 5 and up, 10” x 12”, 28 pages, Paperback, Bilingual English/Korean, $12.95
A Step from HeavenBy An Na Michael L. Printz Award
When her family moves to California from Korea, Young Ju Park grows from a child to adolescence in her new home, and finds a surprising new voice that's neither Korean nor American but uniquely her own.
Ages 12 and up, 8.5” x 5.5”, 160 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0142500275, $7.99
Hardcover, ISBN 1886910588, $15.95
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Behind the MaskBy Yangsook Choi
Yangsook Choi joins Korean and American folk traditions in her story about a boy who finds a link to his grandfather, behind the mask.
Ages 4-8, 9” x 10”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780374305222, $16.00
Kimchi & CalamariBy Rose Kent
Adopted from Korea by Italian parents, fourteen-year-old Joseph Calderaro begins to make important self-discoveries about race and family after his social studies teacher assigns an essay on cultural heritage and tracing the past.
Ages 8-12, 5.5” x 8.5”, 240 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780060837693, $15.99
Bilingual Korean and English Children’s Titles with CD
1. Warren & the Very Windy Day2. Warren & the Great Carrot Race3. Warren & the Sandcastle
Ages 4-9, 9.25” x 9.25”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 26 pages Hardcover, touch and feel book with audio CD, $20.00 each
4. Froggy Eats Out5. Froggy Goes to School6. Froggy Plays SoccerAges 4-9, 10.25” x 8.25”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 32 pages
Hardcover with audio CD, $20.00 each7. Dog Blue
Ages 4-7, 8.25” x 10”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 32 pages Hardcover with audio CD, $20.00
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Sixteen Years in Sixteen SecondsBy Paula Yoo
The inspirational true story of Sammy Lee, a Korean American who overcame discrimination to realize both his father’s desire that he become a doctor and his own dream of becoming an Olympic champion diver.
Ages 6-12, 8” x 10”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9781584302476, $16.95
The Fisherman’s Animal FriendsBy Susie Reilly
A retelling of a classic Korean folktale of how an old fisherman’s wishes come true with the help of his animal friends and a magic jewel.
Ages 4-8, 8.5” x 10.5”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9788991667015, $16.95
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Who Belongs Here?By Margy Burns Knight
Describes the new life of Nary, a Cambodian refugee, in America, as well as his encounters with prejudice, and includes some general history of U.S. immigration
Ages 8-12, 11” x 8.25”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0884481697, $8.95
Dia's Story ClothBy Dia ChaNCSS Notable Children’s Trade Book
A courageous story chronicles the life of the author and her family in their native Laos and their eventual emigra-tion to the United States.
Ages 6-9, 8.5” x 11”, 24 pagesPaperback, ISBN 1880000636, $7.95
Hardcover, ISBN 1880000342, $16.95
Tangled ThreadsBy Pegi Deitz SheaSkipping Stones Honor Award
For the Hmong people living in overcrowded refugee camps in Thailand, America is a dream. In 1995, ten years after their arrival at the camp, 13-year-old Mai Yang and her grandmother are about to experience that dream.
Ages 8 and up, 9” x 6”, 236 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0618247483, $15.00
LaosFarmer BoyBy Peggy Mathew
This Hmong folktale describes for future generations of Hmong and outsiders alike, the hardships their ancestors had to face.
CambodiaThe Clay MarbleBy Minfong HoNCSS and NCTE Notable Children’s Trade Book
In the late 1970s 12-year-old Dara joins a refugee camp in war-torn Cambodia and becomes separated from her family.
Ages 8 and up, 5.5” x 8.5”, 163 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0374412294, $5.95
Jouanah: A Hmong CinderellaBy Jewell Reinhart Coburn
Jouanah's shocking introduction to her stepmother is the unforeseen crisis point where her young life takes a sudden and decisive turn. Her story takes readers to the remote mountains of Southeast Asia, to the traditional home of the Laotian Hmong.
Ages 6 – 12, 8” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1885008015, $15.95
IndiaAnklet for a PrincessBy Lila Mehta
Adapted from the original East Indian story, saris, diamond anklets, festivals and Godfather Snake accompany Cinduri’s transformation from a
hardworking girl in rags to the bride of a prince.Ages 6 -12, 9” x 11”, 32 pages
Hardcover, ISBN 1885008201, $16.95
Chachaji’s CupBy Uma KrishnaswamiSkipping Stones Honor Award
Neel loves listening to Chachaji's stories of great Hindu gods and demons, and of his adventures in the Indian Army, over steaming cups of tea. Chacchaji’s Cup is a story of a family and a country split in two during the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan.
Ages 6-10, 8” x 10”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0892391782, $16.95
Becoming BuddhaBy Whitney Stewart
With a Foreword by the Salai Lama, this book depicts the life of Siddhartha Gautama, who was born a wealthy prince but eventually gave up his worldly ways until, at the age of thirty-five, attaining supreme enlightenment to become the Buddha.
Ages 10+, 11” x 8.5”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0893469467, $16.95
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South Asian/Southeast Asian American Interest Titles
Woodcutter and Tiger Brother By Nami Rhee
A woodcutter outwits a horrible tiger by making him believe that he is the woodcutter's older brother who used to be a human. The tiger shows his dutifulness to his human mother by bringing gifts in her backyard and later follows to die after her death.
Ages 5 and up, 9” x 10.5”, 30 pages, Bilingual, English/KoreanHardcover, ISBN 1565910931, $18.50
When My Name Was KeokoBy Linda Sue Park Notable Social Studies Trade Books
Linda Sue Park seamlessly interweaves parallel stories, narrated by two unique adolescent voices, into a taut, compelling novel that illuminates the little-known part of history--the Korean resistance during WWII.
Ages 10 and up, 6” x 9”, 208 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0440419441, $5.50
Hardcover, ISBN, 0618133356, $16.00
Year of Impossible GoodbyesBy Sook Nyul Choi
Sookan, a young Korean girl survives the oppressive Japanese and Russian occupation of North Korea during the 1940s, to later escape to freedom in South Korea.
Ages 8 and up, 5” x 7.5”, 176 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0440407591, $5.99
Hardcover, ISBN 0395574196, $16.00
Yoon and the Christmas MittenBy Helen Recorvits
In "My Name Is Yoon," a young girl's parents encouraged her to write her name in English instead of Korean. Now it's Yoon's turn to teach her parents about something she's learned in America.
Ages 4-8, 10” x 9”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780374386887, $16.00
Butterfly, ButterflyBy Petr Horacek
Lucy sees a beautiful butterfly in the garden, along with a bright green beetle, a brilliant blue dragonfly, some red ladybugs, and many more flying and crawling things. Little ones will hover over this colorful look at insect critters as they peek through die-cuts and enjoy a final
Folktales, recipes, songs, vivid illustrations bring the celebra-tions of Filipino festivals to life.
Ages 9 and up, 8” x 10”, 48 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1881896153, $19.95
Lakas and the Manilatown Fish By Anthony Robles
Set in the U.S., reflecting the historical heart of the Filipino community, a boy, his father, and an increasing number of people rush through the streets of San Francisco's historic Filipino American neighborhood.
Ages 4-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Tagalog, ISBN 0892391820, $16.95
Filipino Children’s Favorite Stories By Liana Romulo
A collection of 13 myths and legends of the Philip-pines concerning mosquitoes, giants, the wind and the rain, and the goddess Alunsina, along with other traditional tales.
Ages 6 and up, 9” x 9”, 96 pagesHardcover, ISBN 962593765X, $16.95
The PhilippinesAbadeha: The Philippine CinderellaBy Myrna J. De LA Pazz
Abadeha endures abuse by her stepmother before being helped by the Spirit of the Forest, and becoming the bride of the island chieftan's son.
Ages 8 -12, 8” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1885008171, $16.95
Going Home, Coming Home By Truong Tran
This tale is about an American-born girl whose parents fled Vietnam during the war.
Ages 6-10, 8” x 10”, 32 pageBilingual, English/Vietnamese
Hardcover, ISBN 0892391790, $16.95
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South Asian/Southeast Asian American Interest Titles
The Lotus Seed
When she is forced to leave Vietnam, a young girl brings a lotus seed with her to America in remembrance of her homeland.
Ages 5-9, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0152014837, $7.00
Hardcover, ISBN 0152494650, $16.00
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Lakas and the Makibaka HotelBy Anthony D. Robles
Lakas’s new friends face a crisis: the Makibaka Hotel, where they make their home, is about to be sold. Lakas soon leads a protest against their eviction. Before long the streets of the neighbor-hood are reverberating with the taps, raps, and
chants of Makibaka—of struggle, spirit, and laughter.Ages 6+, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Tagalog
Hardcover, ISBN 0892392134, $16.95
Indebted as Lord ChomCBC Outstanding International Books By Song Ha
It is a captivating retelling of how Lord Chom rises to power as King Chom from his secretive childhood, and how a street was named “Cam Chi” [meaning forbid-den] in Vietnam.
Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pagesHardcover, Bilingual, English/Vietnamese
ISBN 9780970165466, $16.95
The TET PoleBy Tran Quoc
The Tet Pole is a retelling of the traditional folktale of the Tet Festival. This ancient tale describes how Vietnamese villagers manage to free themselves of the devils occupying their country and thereafter celebrate this victory during the Lunar New Year Festival.
Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Vietnamese, ISBN 9780970165459, $16.95
In this Vietnamese Cinderella story, Tam faces the jealousy of her stepmother and stepsister through several incarnations. Tam ultimately regains her position as bride of the king who has loved her as a bird, as a tree, and as herself.
Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Vietnamese, ISBN 9780970165442, $16.95
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Filipino FriendsBy Liana Romulo
Through the eyes of Sam, a Filipino-American boy visiting the Philippines for the very first time, readers will learn about Philippine customs and language, in a simple tale that includes illustrations labeled in both English and Filipino.
Ages 4-8, 10” x 9.5”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0804838224, Bilingual English/Tagalog, $15.95
My First Book Tagalog WordBy Liana Romulo
Filipino rhymes and verses Ages 4-8, 8” x 9”, 24 pages
Hardcover, ISBN 0804838194, Bilingual English/Tagalog, $10.95
Homeless BirdBy Gloria WhelanNational Book Award
When 13-year-old Koly enters into an ill-fated arranged marriage, she must either suffer a destiny dictated by India's tradition or find the courage to oppose it.
Ages 10 and up, 5” x 7”, 240 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0064408191, $5.99
Hardcover, ISBN 0060284544, $15.95
IndiaJadyn and the Magic Bubble: Discovering IndiaBy Brigitte BenchimolDr. Toy 100 Best Children’s Products Winner
Jadyn thinks he is ready for adventures until he is dropped in India by one of his magic bubbles. Curious and scared, he meets new friends who help him explore the Indian culture through all his senses,
in a magical journey of self-discovery. The first of a series, Jadyn and the Magic Bubble: Discovering India, incorporates music and other sensory activities to create an exciting curriculum to teach children about the world and themselves.
Ages 5 and up, 8” x 9.5”, 60 pagesHardcover with CD, ISBN 9780970165497, $19.95
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What in the World!By Michael SmithGold Award Winner, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)
Captivated, melancholy and shock are emotions stirred in this remarkable global adventure. Through short vignettes, Michael Smith narrates his personal experiences while offering glimpses of many different cultures around the world. Readers will see budget travel in a whole new light, through the eyes of a man with a small backpack
and a big curiosity.Ages 12+, 6” x 9”, 248 pages
Hardcover, ISBN 9780966943740, $19.95
Questions For KidsBy Michael SmithDr. Toy’s Best Vacation Children’s Products Award
This book is a collection of 1,000 stimulating questions to ask children, 5-9 years old. It is created to empower children’s critical thinking and to reinforce positive social values, without bias of culture or perspective.
Ages 5-9, 5” x 7.25”, 208 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0966943716, $9.95
Hardcover, ISBN 0966943732, $13.95
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Cinderella Stories and Teaching Resources
Newly revisedJapanese Edition
World TriviaBy Michael Smith
World Trivia reveals many amazing and amusing facts of culture, politics and geography around the world. Distinctly different from most trivia books, it illustrates a broad range of cultures and political realities with geographic and mapinformation.
Ages 10 and up, 5” x 7.25”, 268 pagesPaperback, English, ISBN 0966943724, $9.95
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Newly revisedJapanese Edition
Cinderella Stories Around the World1. Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella, ISBN 1885008171, HC, $16.952. Angkat: The Cambodian Cinderella, ISBN 1885008090, HC, $16.953. Anklet: A Cinderella Story from India, ISBN 1885008201, HC, $16.954. Baba Yaga & Vasilisa the Brave, ISBN 0688085008, HC, $17.995. Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella, ISBN 068980668x, HC, $17.00, ISBN 0689848889, PB, $6.99 6. Domitila: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition, ISBN 1885008139, HC, $16.95, English, ISBN 188500818x, HC, $16.95, Spanish7. Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella, ISBN 1885008015, HC, $15.958. Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale, ISBN 0688040454, HC, $16.999. Raisel’s Riddle, ISBN 0374361681, HC, $16.00, ISBN 0374461996, PB, $5.95 10. Tam and Cam: Vietnamese Cinderella, ISBN 9780970165442, HC, $16.9511. The Egyptian Cinderella, ISBN 069004822x, HC, $15.99, ISBN 0064432793, PB, $6.9912. The Gift of the Crocodile, ISBN 0689821883, HC, $17.9513. The Korean Cinderella, ISBN 006020432x, HC, $16.99, ISBN 0064433978, PB, $6.99 14. The Persian Cinderella,ISBN 0060267631, HC, $16.99, ISBN 0064438538, PB, $5.99 15. The Rough-Face Girl, ISBN 0399218599, HC, $16.99, ISBN 0698116267, PB, $6.9916. Yeh-Shen, ISBN 039920900x, HC, $16.99, ISBN 0698113888, PB, $6.99
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Mei Ling in China City P. 10
Becoming American P. 9
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Tale of the Lucky Cat P. 1
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Voices of HealingEdited by Icy SmithClarion Award for Non-fiction Book It is the first book revealing the under-documented experience of Asian Americans on September 11 and in its aftermath. It is a collection of moving stories of loss, survival and bravery; of poignant photographs and
artworks; and of uplifting letters and poems. Ages 12 and up, 10” x 10”, 132 pages
Hardcover, ISBN 0970165420, $24.95
Early Start Mandarin DVD Series
Introduce simple words, phrases and the tonal sounds of Mandarin Chinese to non-native Mandarin speakers.
Vol. 1: Colors and Animals, Vol. 2: Numbers and Fruits Vol. 3: A Wonderful Day, Vol. 4: My Healthy Body
