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**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...

"Although set in faraway Sri Lanka, Fullerton's rhythmic tale holds a universal message: that even the smallest and youngest among us can summon up the courage to face, and overcome, the most gargantuan challenges."-Kirkus Starred Review It is time to...

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...

A family trip to India turns into a grand adventure in this contemporary novel about the Great Partition, from the award-winning author of Saving Kabul Corner and Shooting Kabul.A map, two train tickets, and a mission. These are things twelve-year-old...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Middle East Book Awards (Picture Book) 2008 and Cybils (Fiction Picture Book) 2007. Short-listed for California Young Reader Medal (Picture Bk/Older Reader)...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142400005Author Joan HolubPage Count 16Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Random House AustraliaWeight(grams) 130gDimensions(mm) 202mm * 191mm * 4mm

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...

Heart of a tiger, strength of a dragon, body of a ... schoolboy? A thrilling action-adventure series with the magical power of the Chinese Zodiac.It's time for the ultimate battle! The Dragon King has stolen the coin that gives Jack the magical powers of...

In their second adventure to reach the US market, Chirri & Chirra become very small, and so are able to explore the magical world hidden away in a mound of tall grass. Filled with friendly, industrious bees and equally inventive bugs, this is a book that...

Come along for a day in India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees and more. Author Meera Sriram (A Gift for Amma, Dumpling Day) and illustrator Neethi draw on their personal experience of life in India to create this appealing...

Take an exciting manga pop-up journey across Japan with Chico and Neko the Cat!Pick up where Tokyo Pop-Up Book left off, as Chico and his mischievous cat Neko visit Japan's most famous landmarks. The chase is on as naughty Neko slips away yet again--this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781771387200Author Rebecca GreenFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Kids Can PressPublisher Kids Can Press

From New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and brightly illustrated spin on classic nursery rhymes that celebrates rich Indian culture and introduces Hindi vocabulary.Mother Goose takes a trip to India in...

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

A tender, beautifully illustrated story about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures - and across the world.When Jyoti visits her grandmother halfway around the world, she is overwhelmed by the...

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...

India: a country of contrasts and extraordinary wonders like the Taj Mahal . . . and now, the blue rat gang! In Delhi, hundreds of children have been enslaved. Will no one help them? Does no one care? One person does. And one dog too. On trains and...

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...

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,...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A traditional tale from China, which explores the ancient rituals of Chinese New Year, and explains how it's come to be one of the most celebrated moments of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620142332Author Ann MalaspinaFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Lee & Low Books IncPublisher Lee & Low Books IncWeight(grams) 192g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780807533574Author Chitra SoundarFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Albert Whitman & CompanyPublisher Albert Whitman & Company

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448421650Author Marjorie FlackFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint G P Putnam's SonsPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 85gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

**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 9780679890652Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682634936Author Farhana ZiaFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Peachtree PublishersPublisher Peachtree Publishers,U.S.Weight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm)...

**2012 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award Winner!**Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll, a gorgeous multicultural children's book by author/illustrator Sunny Seki, takes readers on a journey into ancient Japan and the story behind the famous Daruma...

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...

Have you ever been to Tokyo, Japan Far away, in the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo is a busy city of color, activity, celebrations, gigantic buildings, and much more. Seven-year-old Mimiko lives in Tokyo, and here you can follow a year's worth of fun, food and...

Float through the cherry blossoms, snack at the market and watch the stars twinkle following a day in Japan. With text and artwork developed especially for babies, author Emily Satako Seo and illustrator Aunyarat Watanabe draw on personal experience of...

There was no day that dumplings couldn't make better.Pacy is back! The beloved heroine of The Year of the Dog and The Year of the Rat has returned in a brand new story. This summer, Pacy's family is going to Taiwan for an entire month to visit family...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547248301Author Allen SayFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Houghton Mifflin

Jack has always wanted to meet a unicorn, and with its black coat, golden hooves and truth-telling powers, the magical xiezhi is the most amazing unicorn ever! But when the xiezhi accuses the Jade Emperor of a crime, Jack doesn't know what - or who - to...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Discover an ancient Indian culture in this traditional tale of magic, love and a very special quest. When a small white mouse is turned into a daughter for a couple...

Book three in the charming Chirri & Chirra series, here we have foxes, bears, birds, goats, and cats all taking shelter together in an icy cavern, enjoying everything from freshly-baked delights to long soaks in hot springs. Over the course of their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739812409Author Kristin MacLaren AbbottFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Green Plane PublishingPublisher Green Plane PublishingWeight(grams)...

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 9780593427132Author Meera SriramFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc