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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...

A beautiful hardback treasury, containing over forty myths and legends from around the world. The perfect gift for mythology lovers of all ages. This glorious collection contains incredible stories from Greek and Norse mythology, such as Theseus and the...

**Creative Child Magazine Media of the Year Award Winner** Fifteen rhymes, one per spread, celebrate the changing seasons, flora and fauna, and idyllic rural life, providing an enchanting window into a culture that cherishes its close relationship with...

In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. While her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man in the Moon, Minli's mother chides him for filling her head with...

"Beautiful and heartwarming, gentle yet powerful, truly a book to treasure." Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsEverything so far, if Peijing had to sum it up, was a string of small awkward experiences that she hoped would end soon.The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952692055Author Thich Nhat HanhFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Plum Blossom BooksPublisher Parallax Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781998277032Author Yeonsil YooFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Upfly BooksPublisher Upfly BooksWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 4mm

Celebrate the Spring Lantern Festival! This gentle picture book explores the special bond between children and their grandmothers, all against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and holiday celebration. A must-read for fans of Drawn Together or I Dream of...

There is a place where life's end can become a new beginning as someone, or something, entirely different. When a young boy's grandfather dies, he is overwhelmed with the confusion of knowing that they will never see each other again. In his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593531754Author Charlotte ChengFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Penguin Young ReadersPublisher Penguin Young ReadersWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm)...

**Winner of the Carlos Palance Memorial Award for Literature** This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines in both English and Tagalog.A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who...

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 9781368069052Author Lori LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781068614118Author Istvan CsonkaFormat HardbackPage Count 82Imprint Istvan King MediaPublisher Istvan King MediaWeight(grams) 460gDimensions(mm) 287mm *...

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...

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...

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...

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 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

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.

Do you know how the world began? Or why there is wind and rain? Have you ever felt lucky and wondered where luck comes from? Are you curious about the unseen and unknown?People have been asking these questions for thousands of years, with different...

The mesmerising sequel to the NYT bestselling Girls of Paper and FireThe Girls of Paper and Fire did the impossible. They escaped.But out in the unforgiving wild, hunted like prey, Lei and Wren learn that the most terrifying prisons have no walls.Lei,...

Why does Mulla Nasruddin spoon yoghurt into the river? What is the reason he rides his donkey backwards? Why does he paint a picture that is blank? And is he crazy to move into the house of the man who's just burgled him? Find out all about the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368023573Author Roshani ChokshiFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 283gDimensions(mm) 194mm * 132mm * 26mm

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

Chinese Myths and Legends is a wonderful 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,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APLA)-Literature Award 2021 and Newbery Medal Winner 2021. Nominated for Georgia Children's Book Master List 2021...

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,...

**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...

Meet the ultimate Dream Team! When Tito becomes friends with the mysterious new girl at school, Neena, she introduces him to the world of Dreamweaving. Soon Tito and Neena are going on adventures every night - exploring dreams where quirky creatures...

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...

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

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781957091006Author Ling LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 38Imprint Learn Chinese with TofuPublisher Learn Chinese with TofuWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm)...

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

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...

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...

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all.In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids'...

A thrilling and charming middle grade fantasy steeped in Japanese lore and mythology, perfect for fans of the Zachary Ying series.Tessa Miyata has never fit in. When she and her two sisters are told they will be staying at their grandparents in Japan,...