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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a rich literary culture. Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children of all ages a glimpse into the fables and folklore of India including...
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Switch up your bedtime reading with these charming stories from Myanmar!
The stories in this beautifully illustrated children's book have been passed down for generations and were told to author Pascal Khoo Thwe by his grandmother. These charming tales feature handsome princes, squabbling siblings, greedy crocodiles and evil ogres--all set against a backdrop of traditional Burmese village life.
The eight delightful stories in this book include:
• "The...
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This hilarious tale is redesigned, featuring revised illustrations and a new bilingual simplified Chinese translation. Long ago in old Beijing, a hungry ghost finds a boy, who doesn't want to become a midnight snack! What wackiness ensues when the child tempts the ghost to make the tricky Boy Dumplings recipe?Ying Chang Compestine, an award-winning author of cookbooks, novels, and picture books, lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. James Yamasaki,...
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This series, recounting how the creative Kang brothers discovered four of China's famed inventions, is redesigned to feature new bilingual simplified Chinese translations. Wanting more to eat, Kùai is inspired to use sticks to grab food quickly while it's too hot for Ting and Pan. When his family attends a wedding banquet, Kùai brings his chopsticks... to everyone's great surprise!Ying Chang Compestine lives near San Francisco, California. YongSheng...
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The village always expects Mama's famous dumplings to win the annual cooking contest. However, this year the Kang brothers play with the dough, and soon, long strips fly everywhere. With no time left, the family can bring only the strings of boiled flour. Will the new dish wow the judges or will the three boys find themselves in hot water?This series, recounting how the creative Kang brothers discovered four of China's famed inventions, is redesigned...
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When wily animals, everyday people and magical beings come together in a collection of Japanese fairytales and stories, wonderful things are bound to happen! Each story is brilliantly illustrated by a talented Japanese artist. The tales recounted here are among Japan's oldest and most beloved stories. Entertaining and filled with subtle folk wisdom, these retold stories have been shared countless times in Japanese homes and schools for generations....
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Little Monk and the Mantis is the thrilling martial arts children's story of one boy's search for self-expression, courage and the peaceful, non-violent teachings that are at the root of true martial arts. 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 fit in and learn kung fu. Forever bested by the exotic...
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"With bold black outlines and vivid coloration... the artwork captures the action as the boys exercise their ingenuity."School Library JournalThe Kang boys don't want their teacher to write embarrassing notes on their hands anymore. Can they concoct a formula for what just may become a very useful school supply? This series, recounting how the creative Kang brothers discovered four of China's famed inventions, is redesigned to feature new bilingual...
91) Tatsu the Dragon
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This multicultural children's book tells a mythical Japanese tale about dragons and adventure. Tatsu wasn't a real dragon. Jiro and Zenji made him for a festival parade, out of bamboo hoops and cloth. But as soon as he was finished, he began to feel like a real dragon, even though he didn't have any wings. When the magic balloon man blew him up so he could slither around, and gave him a tin horn for a voice, Tatsu thought it was time for him to go...
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The Kang brothers imagine making wings to fly and drive the birds from their rice fields! With paper, straw, and feathers, what else can they create?This series, recounting how the creative Kang brothers discovered four of China's famed inventions, is redesigned to feature new bilingual simplified Chinese translations.
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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths...
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Here, beautifully illustrated and presented in both English and Japanese, are 12 of the best Japanese folktales-shared with generation after generation of Japanese children. These charming tales engage your imagination as you're carried on turtle-back rides, brought to the underwater palace of the dragon princess, and discover a temple with a "tea kettle" that is really a cunning badger in disguise. Stories include:
The Tongue-Cut Sparrow
The Strong...
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IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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The king, who loves adventures, is imprisoned during one of his long journeys. When the queen sets out to find her husband, she must travel in disguise. This is a tale of love, devotion, and ingenuity from the days of medieval Russia. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and about Russia.
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IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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When her father is banished by the emperor, Toyoko, a skilled diver, bravely goes in search of him. In the process, she breaks an evil spell cast on the emperor. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Japan.
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In 1860s Japan, young Norihei saves the life of a kappa, one of the mythological beings who keep the water clean, and the two become friends, but changes brought by the Industrial Revolution force the kappa to leave, only to return when Norihei needs him most. Includes historical and cultural notes.
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This book is your ultimate guide to Japan's scariest creatures!
Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form--from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination.
This book profiles 100 of the most fascinating Yokai, including:
• Tengu: A powerful Yokai that often takes human form with wings and a large nose who lives...
99) The shady tree
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Ping (Demi) volume 3
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Ping returns and deals with the selfish Tan Tan, who owns a beautiful house and a beautiful shady tree, but who does not share, so Ping turns Tan Tan's greed into his own gain, but remains true to his generous nature.
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This colorfully 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 self-confidence after spending a day with her classmates, Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Story is an award-winning inspiring tale for young children everywhere. It's the story of a young girl named Pan de Sal who lives...
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