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In these charming volumes, Little Mei asks her grandfather about each of the four different Chinese celebrations represented.He tells her the stories of Nian and the monster Xi (Chinese New Year); Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who loved his kingdom (Dragon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140346992Author Madhur JaffreyFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Penguin Random House IndiaPublisher Penguin Random House IndiaWeight(grams)...

A beautifully designed, deluxe edition of Poonam Mistry's CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal shortlisted title. This special Deluxe edition features a newly illustrated cover printed on a satin silk finish book cloth, with gold detailing and edges. Have you...

Reeling from events in Barcelona, the reformed Mysterium circus company pack up and head for a new circus in Berlin. For twelve-year-old Danny Woo it is a date with destiny: it was in Berlin ('the city of escapes') that the last Mysterium performance...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368081818Author Yoon Ha LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 217mm * 147mm * 22mm

Philip Pullman's wry wit and award-winning talent brings much to this rich, dark and uplifting rendition of the classic tale ALADDIN AND THE ENCHANTED LAMP. With magic and mischief in equal measure, and with brand new illustrations...

It's Halmoni's birthday, and everyone is helping in the garden before the celebration, but where is Joon? Jin sees a mess in the kitchen but no sign of Joon anywhere. Where could he have gone? Halmoni has a hunch and sends Jin on an errand through her...

**Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Book of the Year Award****Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2015 Gold Medal**This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Vietnamese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368061278Author Graci KimFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

A young girl in modern times comes from India to live in America with her extended family. She feels so alone-like she's not wanted-and then remembers a story her mother once told her about a group of Persians who were ousted from their country and who...

Who can defeat the demon king of Lanka and return light to the world? Only Rama, the Prince of Fire, and his friends can save the day in this gripping illustrated chapter book. A faithful but fresh adaptation of the Ramayana, India's unforgettable epic,...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780762495054Author Anita GaneriFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Running Press KidsPublisher Running Press KidsWeight(grams) 816gDimensions(mm) 272mm *...

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

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368073165Author Graci KimFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368023559Author Roshani ChokshiFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 266gDimensions(mm) 192mm * 132mm * 25mm

Spirited Away meets Where the Wild Things Are by way of yokai mythology in this enchanting picture book by debut author J. P. Takahashi and illustrator Minako Tomigahara. The night parade is about to begin . . . The ground thunders in Tokyo. A gust of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368093392Author Roshani ChokshiFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 217mm * 147mm * 27mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143333623Author Sudha MurtyFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Random House India

This fancifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a famous Chinese myth about a young boy's quest to save his village.Long ago, in a remote village in China, there lived a kind and generous little boy. He spent his days in the forest,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368073158Author Graci KimFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the...

Many years ago, when the world was still young, Nuwa was the only person on Earth. She was very happy playing with the fish and the birds, but she longed for someone she could talk to. Then one day, Nuwa found a way to create a friend. And when this new...

The epic romance of Lei and Wren comes to a breathtaking conclusion in the explosive finale to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire series. 'Don't struggle, Lei-zhi. It's time to take you back to the Hidden Palace. You're...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585364138Author Virginia Loh-HaganFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Sleeping Bear PressPublisher Sleeping Bear PressWeight(grams) 363g

"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." -- School Library JournalFrom singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for...

This feast of Middle Eastern folklore from an award-winning Iraqi storyteller is paired with vibrant cut-paper art.The twenty fables and folktales in this illustrated storybook have taken a long journey. Many have roots that stretch across Europe, Asia,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368074803Author Stacey LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 539gDimensions(mm) 217mm * 149mm * 29mm

This colorfully 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 myths and tales from...

Longlisted in UKLA Book Award! An unlikely friendship between Miss Bandari and Mr Magarmach forms when the pair meet under the great plum tree, deep in the heart of India. Mr Magarmach is old and his hunting days are over but Miss Bandari loves hearing...

With this Japanese book for children, your whole family can experience the wonder and excitement that these well-loved tales bring to story time. Welcome to a fantastic world populated by mischievous monkeys, a dragon king and a host of other beloved...

Chang's paintings are so good, his birds and animals seem alive. So when the Emperor's new temple needs painting, he sends for Chang. But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if he adds eyes the painted dragons...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2013.Book InformationISBN 9780525420682Author Ying Chang CompestineFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint E P...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143449485Author Nalini RamachandranFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint PenguinPublisher Penguin Random House IndiaDimensions(mm) 200mm * 200mm * 10mm

It's 2020 and children are stuck indoors as the novel coronavirus finds its way into India. A nationwide lockdown is announced and amidst the growing crisis, Ajja and Ajji welcome their grandchildren and Kamlu Ajji into their house in Shiggaon.From...

With unique and playful illustrations this multicultural children's book is a classic Japanese fairy tale that young children and parents alike will love.The Last Kappa of Old Japan is a warmly written and beautifully illustrated bilingual Japanese...

The story of a Queendom set in an alternate India. A debut rich in fantasy, friendship and faith, and an original middle grade adventure that sparkles with storytelling magic. 'A land that loses its stories loses its way.' The beautiful queendom of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368055543Author Yoon Ha LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Ruby has a special card to give to her grandmother for Chinese New Year. But who will help her get to grandmother's house to deliver it? Will it be clever Rat, strong Ox, or cautious Rabbit? Ruby meets each of the twelve zodiac animals on her journey...