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Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious...

Meet Lin Yi - a little boy with a big heart and a talent for bargaining. He wants to buy himself a red rabbit lantern at the market for the moon festival tonight; but first, he must buy the things his mother needs. Will he be able to save enough money on...

A gorgeous new Little Gem from Jonathan Meres (World of Norm), inspired by his father's 50 years as a market trader, and in collaboration one again with Grandpa was an Astronaut illustrator, Hannah Coulson. Priya loves helping out at the stall...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781957091013Author Ling LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 38Imprint Learn Chinese with TofuPublisher Learn Chinese with TofuWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm)...

"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 beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a story about China's most famous archeological site-the terracotta soldiers of Xi'an.When a special exhibition of terracotta warriors comes to town, Ming and his mother go to see them at...

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...

A child, mother, and grandmother travel all the way to the end of the earth in this picture book that celebrates multigenerational love-perfect for fans of Drawn Together and Alma. "I want to see what's at the end of the earth!" Sejal, Mommy, and Pati...

From New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and unique alphabet book celebrating the rich culture, delicious foods, and fascinating animals of India. From C for chai to Y for yoga, this fresh alphabet book...

A Puffin deluxe hardback classics edition.The delightful tales of whales and cats and kangaroos and crabs - everything from how the camel got in a humph (and got his hump!) to how the alphabet was invented. Enchanting and funny, these fantastical stories...

Sona Sharma, who lives in India, learns all about school elections, the ups and downs of best friends, and how to choose what matters most in life."Warmly loving and evocative" The GuardianWhen Miss Rao announces that there's going to be an election for...

Heart of a tiger, strength of a dragon, body of a ... schoolboy? An exciting action-adventure series for readers aged 6+ about the magical power of the Chinese Zodiac.Summoned by the zodiac animals, Jack returns to the Jade Kingdom, where the moon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602198272Author Adam GamblePage Count 20Imprint Good Night BooksPublisher Our World of Books

Count along in celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, in this luminous picture book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha and Kabir Sehgal.Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe" while learning...

Bored with her little brother Pog's childish games, Dindy decides that she's finally grown-up enough for a real adventure. While her mother is sleeping and the servants are busy, she takes Pog deep into the tea gardens, a place they are never supposed to...

Savour a rhyming celebration of one of the world's most universal foods! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighbourhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging...

Wabi Sabi, a little cat in Kyoto, Japan, had never thought much about her name until friends visiting from another land asked her owner what it meant. At last, the master says, "That's hard to explain." And that is all she says.This unsatisfying answer...

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 9781620143568Author Supriya KelkarFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Tu BooksPublisher Tu BooksWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 196mm * 132mm * 25mm

A celebration of family love and the light we share with the world. Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn’t seen since her family moved...

**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...

First haircut? No problem! With this playful board book in tow, little ones getting a trim will feel at ease and amused! Contrary to popular belief, a toddler's first haircut can actually be fun! (And every hair-washing, too!) This interactive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Master List.Book InformationISBN 9781580896610Author Mitali PerkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679890652Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

During her town's Ganesha Chaturthi festival, young Prema comes up with an innovative plan to save the river from pollution. Persevering through multiple obstacles, she convinces her friends to help her create natural clay Ganesha statues to replace the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952601057Author Jeff PepperFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Imagin8 LLCPublisher Imagin8 LLCWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 6mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643790374Author Axie OhFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Tu BooksPublisher Tu BooksWeight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 147mm * 33mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789887554653Author Lindsay VartyFormat PaperbackPage Count 28Imprint Blacksmith BooksPublisher Blacksmith Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781524889609Author June DayFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Andrews McMeel PublishingPublisher Andrews McMeel PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643439556Author Meenal PatelFormat HardbackPage Count 36Imprint Beaver's Pond PressPublisher Beaver's Pond PressWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

Sacred Japanese treasures are being stolen, and Jack must investigate. Can he defeat the shady geisha Madame Minori and her band of ninja thieves?Another adventure for nine-year-old Secret Agent Jack Stalwart, this time in Japan, as he continues the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952601040Author Jeff PepperFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Imagin8 LLCPublisher Imagin8 LLCWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 6mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593306260Author Phung Nguyen QuangFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Chandra and Deena's family has a smoky oil lamp at home, which makes their baby brother cough. Then one day at the market, the sisters spot a man selling lamps that are powered by the sun instead of kerosene - and would be healthier for their brother!...

A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories. Written and illustrated by creators with heritage from across the continent of Asia, Bedtime Stories showcases a curated collection of tales from Asian history, based on important figures and...

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, when the skies turn dark and the night grows stormy, the little ones can’t sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780517885581Author Ann TompertFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Crown PublicationsPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 130gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

It's Sophia's last week in Tokyo, and she's going to make it count...Sophia has spent her life ping-ponging between different countries and schools, so, in theory, saying goodbye should be easy. But now she's leaving Tokyo - the place that finally felt...

*Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award*Embark on an exciting manga pop-up adventure through Tokyo-the world's largest city!Follow Chico, a young American boy, and his mischievous cat Neko as they navigate the streets and famous sights of Tokyo. On...