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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...

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 *...

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...

"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...

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

When Haruhi Suzumiya introduces herself to Kyon by asking if he's an alien, time traveler, or psychic, he knows his chances for a normal high school experience are ruined. Bold Haruhi takes a shine to him, and uses the force of her irrepressible...

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...

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'...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481420495Author Surishtha SehgalFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Beach Lane BooksPublisher Beach Lane BooksWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 244mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781536213324Author Hope LimFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 403gDimensions(mm) 268mm *...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories that the whole family will enjoy!Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into...

In this novel, the story follows the SOS Brigade's first movie making project, starring Mikuru Asahina as the main protagonist. Additionally, Nagato is made the antagonist in the movie and Koizumi is the conflict hero, who is supposed to end happily...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Red Clover Award 1998.Book InformationISBN 9780531071663Author Minfong HoFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Orchard BooksPublisher Hachette Children's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948959827Author Masako MatsunoFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Purple House PressPublisher Purple House PressWeight(grams) 104gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

"What is the best thing about where you live? Tell us something unusual about it." I smiled as I wrote, "Peaches." The white peaches grown in Bucheon are the best in all of South Korea, and a rare treat for a young Yangsook. She dreams of a peach...

Having explored blossoming fields, a magical mound of tall grass, crystal caves and underground passageways, here Chirri and Chirra explore life in town! Winner of Multicultural Award, 2021 Northern Lights Book AwardsIn this fifth book of perhaps the...

Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+) The story of a family of fishermen doing their best to make ends meet in a small Indian village Hari's family make their living from fishing, but with no fish left in the bay, times are really hard. To catch...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611808261Author Marisa Aragon WareFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Bala KidsPublisher Bala KidsWeight(grams) 226g

A stunning new story from the bestselling, prize-winning David Almond, unfolding the magic of the everyday. Mina, from the unforgettable Skellig and My Name is Mina, journeys to Japan and discovers the wonders of the world around her. Kyoto, Japan. Mina...

This third volume in the Haruhi Suzumiya series is a collection of four exciting short stories that chronologically take place before The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya.The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya:In her latest attempt to give the S.O.S. Brigade more...

The popular Haruhi Suzumiya series returns with another collection of surprising and quirky short stories starring our heroine and the SOS Brigade, comprised of the high school's extraordinary students. Short prose pieces help establish where the...

LEVELINGGuided Reading Level: O Common Core State StandardsW.3.2,3,4,7,8,10RL.3.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10L.3.3,4,4a,4c,5,5a,5b,5c,6RF.3.3,3b,3c,3d,4,4a,4cSL.3.1,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6 Next Generation Science Standards3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and...

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over the Indian subcontinent. Bright acrylic illustrations accompany stories of magical spirits in the mountains of the northeast, sneaky robbers and brave heroines in the heart of the Indus...

Sometimes all you need is a pinch of magic...Eva Evergreen is determined to earn the rank of Adept Witch before she turns thirteen years old. If she doesn't, she'll lose her magic forever. For most young witches and wizards, it's a simple enough...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780763667481Author Yu Li-QiongFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 164gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Middle East Book Awards (Picture Book) 2014. Commended for Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Bks for Younger Children) 2014.Book InformationISBN...

"A young girl in a bright, polka-dot dress invites readers to spend a day with her in the Philippines. Readers meet her lola (grandmother), tatay (father), and other cheerful members of her family . . . This board book has vivid illustrations packed...

"This insightful and gentle introduction to Pakistani culture, authored by individuals with firsthand experience in the country, is a valuable addition to any collection" - School Library Journal Subah bakhair! Come along for a day in Pakistan. Choose...

"Emphasizes the bonds of family and community, as neighbors come together under rainbow skies . . . This well-crafted overview is not only a heartening story, but a good choice for STEM and multicultural studies" - School Library Journal, starred...