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Bilingual & Multilingual Children’s TitlesSpring 2007 Catalog

Indebted as Lord ChomThe Legend of the Forbidden StreetCBC Outstanding International Books AwardBy Song Ha

It is a captivating retelling of how Lord Chom rises to power as King Chom from his secretive childhood, and how a street was named “Cam Chi” [meaning forbidden] in Vietnam.

Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pagesBilingual, English/Vietnamese

Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165466, $16.95

The TET PoleThe Story of the TET FestivalBy Tran Quoc

The Tet Pole is a retelling of the traditional folktale of the Tet Festival – the Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival. This ancient tale describes how Vietnamese villagers manage to free themselves of the devils occupying their country and thereafter celebrate this victory during the Lunar New Year Festival.

Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/VietnameseHardcover, ISBN 9780970165459, $16.95

Bilingual Vietnamese Folktales Tam and CamThe Ancient Vietnamese Cinderella StoryNational Parenting Publications Honors AwardBy Minh Quoc

In this Vietnamese Cinderella story, Tam faces the jealousy of her stepmother and stepsister through several incarnations. Tam ultimately regains her position as bride of the king who has loved her as a bird, as a tree, and as herself.

Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/VietnameseHardcover, ISBN 9780970165442, $16.95

The Tale of the Lucky CatBy Sunny Seki

This retelling of the most famous Japanese folktale captures positive values, love and kindness. This classic story reminds us that doing a good deed may offer its own rewards. A toymaker who cares for an injured cat ends up having his own life saved.

Hardcover, ages 5–10, 9” x 11”, 32 pages, $18.95Available in English and 7 bilingual editions:

English with Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, & Vietnamese.

Bilingual Korean and English Children’s Titles with CD

1. Warren & the Very Windy Day2. Warren & the Great Carrot Race

Ages 4-9, 9.25” x 9.25”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 26 pages Hardcover, touch and feel book with audio CD, $20.00 each

3. Froggy Eats Out4. Froggy Goes to School5. Froggy Plays SoccerAges 4-9, 10.25” x 8.25”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 32 pages

Hardcover with audio CD, $20.00 each6. Dog Blue

Ages 4-7, 8.25” x 10”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 32 pages Hardcover with audio CD, $20.00

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Multilingual Classic Children’s Stories1. Dragon’s Tears, PB 2. Farmer Duck, PB 3. Fox Fables, PB 4. Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat5. Hansel and Gretel, PB 6. Mei Ling’s Hiccups, PB 7. My Daddy is a Giant, HC 8. Lima’s Red Hot Chilli, PB 9. Grandma’s Saturday Soup, PB 10. The Crow King, PB 11. Wibbly Wobbly Tooth, PB 12. Welcome to the World Baby, HC 13. Yehshen Cinderella, PB

Ages 4-8, 11” x 9“, 32 pages, PB $12.95, HC $16.95Available in 20+ bilingual editions including English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese,

Korean, Kurdish, Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.

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Multilingual Classic Children’s Stories1. Alfie’s Angels, PB 2. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, PB &HC3. Buri and the Marrow, PB 4. Don’t Cry Sly, PB 5. Floppy’s Friend, HC 6. Goldilocks and the Three Bears, PB 7. Jill and the Beanstalk, HC 8. Journey Through Islamic Arts, HC 9. Not Again, Red RidingHood, PB 10. The Giant Turnip, PB 11. The Pied Piper, PB 12. The Buskers of Bremen, PB 13. The Three Billy Goats Gruff, PB 14. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, PB

Ages 4-8, 10.5” x 8.5”, 32 pages, PB $12.95, HC $16.95Available in 20+ bilingual editions including English with

Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian,

Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.

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All Kinds of Beliefs

Children have different kinds of beliefs, wear different kinds of clothes, and pray in different ways and in different places. Children will enjoy this delightful lift the flap book that celebrates all kinds of children with all kinds of beliefs in a warm, open way.

Hardcover pop-up book, ages 5-8, 7” x 9”, $17.95Available in 5 bilingual editions including English with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Somali and Urdu.

All Kinds of Feelings

This exciting flap book shows children to accept, express and trust their feelings.

Hardcover pop-up book, ages 4-8, 7” x 9”, $17.95Available in11 bilingual editions including English with

Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Punjabi, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Turkish and Urdu.

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The Great Voyages of Zheng He

Decades before the voyages of Columbus, a Chinese explorer Zheng He led seven major expeditions to India, Africa and the Middle East between 1405-1433. Could Zheng He be the one who reached North America before Columbus?

Hardcover, ages 10 and up, 8.75” x 11.5”, 32 pages, $16.95Available in English only and 2 bilingual editions

with Chinese and Vietnamese

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Bilingual Chinese Folktales - Monkey King SeriesVol. 1 - The Making of Monkey KingAvailable in English only, and with Chinese, Hmong, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Vol. 2 - Monkey King Wreaks Havoc in HeavenAvailable in English only, and with Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Vol. 3 - Tang Monk Disciples Monkey KingAvailable in English only, and with Chinese and Vietnamese.

Hardcover, ages 6-9, 8.75” x 11.75”, 32 pages, $16.95

Bilingual Chinese Folktales

1. Story of the Chinese Zodiac2. The Mouse Bride3. Seven Magic Brothers

Hardcover, ages 6-9, 8.75” x 12”, 32 pages, $16.95Available in 8 bilingual editions including English with

Chinese, Korean, Khmer, Hmong, Tagalog, Thai, Spanish and Vietnamese

4. The Ballad of MulanHardcover, ages 6 and up, 8.75” x 11.5”, 32 pages, $16.95

Available in English only and 4 bilingual editions with Chinese, Hmong, Spanish and Vietnamese

5. The Magic Brocade6. Lady White Snake

Hardcover, ages 10 and up, 8.75” x 11.5”, 32 pages, $16.95Available in English only and 3 bilingual editions

with Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese

Bilingual Japanese Folktale Series1. The Adventure of Momotaro2. The Inch-High Samurai3. The Moon Princess4. Kintaro, The Nature Boy5. Urashima and the Kingdom Beneath the Sea

Hardcover, ages 6 and up, 5” x 7”, 48 pagesBilingual, English/Japanese, $49.75 per 5-bk set, $9.95 each

Bilingual Korean Folktale Series Vol. 1 - The Woodcutter and the Heavenly MaidenVol. 2 - Mr. Moon and Miss SunVol. 3 - The Lazy ManVol. 4 - The Seven Brothers and the Big DipperVol. 5 - The Ogres' Magic ClubsVol. 6 - The Snail LadyVol. 7 - The Greedy PrincessVol. 8 - Brave Hong Kil-dongVol. 9 - The Faithful Daughter Shim Ch'ongVol. 10 - The Son of the Cinnamon Tree

Hardcover, ages 5 – 12, 8” x 9”, 46 pagesBilingual, English/Korean, $129.00 per10-bk set; $12.95 each

Bilingual Tagalog and English Children’s Titles

These original bilingual books engage Filipino values, culture, history and experiences. 1. Bru-ha...Bru-hi 5. Sandpaper2. Lola Extraordinary Hair 6. The Amazing Hat3. Ibong Adarna 7. The Shy Rooster4. Why is My Mommy Late? 8. La-on & the 7-Headed Dragon

Paperback, ages 4-8, 7” x 9“, 32 pages Bilingual, English/Tagalog, $39.60 per 8-book set, $4.95 each

Bilingual Tagalog and English Classic Stories

1. Farmer Duck, PB 5. My Daddy is a Giant, HC2. Fox Fables, PB 6. The Crow King3. Grandma’s Saturday Soup, PB 7. Yehshen Cinderella4. Little Red Hen

Ages 4-8, 11” x 9“, 32 pages Bilingual, English/Tagalog, Paperback $12.95, Hardcover $16.95

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Milet Picture Dictionary

Hardcover, 8.5" x 9.75", 44 pages, $14.95Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi,

French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu and

Vietnamese.

Star Children’s Picture Dictionary

1,000 illustrated words with English script and romanization of each word.

Hardcover, 8.5" x 11.25", 100 pages, $19.95Available in 4 bilingual editions including English with

Arabic, Bengali, Farsi & Spanish.

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Jake the GardenerBy E.S. Aardvark

Jake, Granny's special Guide Dog, and Maggie transform an ugly vacant lot into a fabulous garden, attracting people from all over to help.

Hardcover, ages 4-8, 8.5” x 8.5”, 32 pages, $14.95Available in English, French, German and Spanish.

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Bilingual Hindi and English Children’s Titles

1. Who Am I? PB $5.95, HC $11.95, 24 pages2. The Seed PB $5.95, HC $11.95, 20 pages3. Norbu’s New Shoes PB $5.95, HC $11.95, 20 pages4. Grandma’s Eyes PB $5.95, 28 pages5. Malli PB $5.95, HC $11.95, 16 pages6. Priya’s Day PB $5.95, HC $11.95, 32 pages7. Radha Finds the Circle PB $5.95, HC $11.95, 24 pages8. Line and Circle PB $5.95, HC $11.95, 24 pages9. The Boy Who Loved Color PB $5.95, HC $11.95, 24 pages10. Varnmala Geet Hindi language learning CD with chart, $12.00

Ages 4-8, Bilingual, English/HindiPaperback, 9-book set with Varnmala Geet CD, $65.55

Hardcover, 8-book set with Varnmala Geet CD, $119.55

NewBilingual Hmong and English Children’s Titles

These classic children’s stories are translated into the two main dialects of Hmong - White Hmong and Green Hmong, with original text and illustration.

1. A Chair for My Mother 6. Peter’s Chair2. Heckedy Peg 7. Piggybook3. It Looked Like Spilt Milk 8. The Empty Pot4. Liang and the Magic Paintbrush 9. The Knight and the Dragon 5. Nine-in-One Grr! Grr! 10. The Paper Crane

Paperback, ages 3-7, 32 pages Bilingual, English/Hmong, $6.95 each, $69.50 per 10-bk set

English only, $6.99 each, $69.90per 10-bk set

Do You Want to be My Best Friend?By Tino Kuo

A story about a dog going on an adventure learning lessons along the way, eventually finding a best friend who accepts him just the way he is.

Ages 3 - 7, 6” x 8.5”, 55 pages, Bilingual, English/Chinese Hardcover, ISBN 9789867373106, $12.95

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The caterpillar’s journey from a little egg to a beautiful butterfly is a timeless story adored by children for the last 30 years.

Paperback, ages 3-7, 5.5” x 8.5”, $9.95Available in 7 bilingual editions including English

with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Somali, Urdu and Vietnamese.

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Bilingual Navajo and English Children’s TitlesLittle Woman Warrior Who Came HomeBy Evangeline Parsons Yazzie

Dzáníbaa’ is alone when U.S. troops swoop down on her family’s hogan. She is taken by soldiers to Fort Sumner, and is forced to walk to Bosque Redondo. For four long years, Dzáníbaa’ and her

family endure incredible hardship and sacrifice. Ages 6-12, 12.25” x 8.5”, 32 pages, Bilingual, Navajo/English

Hardcover, ISBN 1893354555, $17.95

Zinnia: How Te Corn Was SavedBy Patricia Hruby Powell

When the Navajo’s crops fail yet again, the boy Red Bird is sent to ask Spider Woman for her help. Red Bird’s quest to save his people will serve as an inspiration to all readers with responsibilities that

sometimes seem impossible to fulfill.Ages 5-10, 10.75” x 9.25”, 32 pages, Bilingual, Navajo/English

Hardcover, ISBN 1893354385, $17.95

Talking WallsBy Margy Burns Knight

A multicultural exploration of walls around the world and how they can separate or hold communities together.

Hardcover, ages 7+, 9” x 12.5”, 32 pages, $18.95 Available in 8 bilingual editions including English with

Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Lao, Khmer, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

Red is BeautifulBy Roberta John

Nashasha is teased unmercifully by her classmates as the girl with the rough skin. One day, she gains strength from listening to her grandmother’s oral stories and discovers a way to stop the teasing.

Ages 5-10, 9.5” x 12”, 32 pages, Bilingual, Navajo/EnglishHardcover, ISBN 1893354377, $17.95

Lots of LanguagesBy Susan Worline

A multilingual phrasebook for teachers, ESL and tutors to communicate with non-English speakers. Over 200 essential phrases in 17 languages.

Hardcover, 8.5” x 11”, 96 pages, $19.95 Phrases in Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese, Farsi, French,

German, Gujarati, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili & Vietnamese.

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Newly revisedJapanese Edition

Guess How Much I Love You By Sam McBratney

A heartwarming story which reassures children of their parents’ boundless love for them. A great bed time story for children and parents.

Hardcover, ages 3-8, 8.75” x 10”, 32 pages, $17.95Available in 4 bilingual editions including English

with Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.

Dear ZooBy Rod Campbell

Pop-up board book, 6.75” x 6.75”, 16 pages, $9.95Available in 17 bilingual editions including English with

Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish,

Russian, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.

I Won’t BiteBy Rod Campbell

Touch and feel book, 8.2” x 8.5”, $14.95Available in 8 bilingual editions including English with

Chinese, Bengali, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Urdu and Vietnamese.

A Gift for AbuelitaBy Nancy LuennReading Rainbow Book

The Magic of love and the rituals surrounding the Day of the Dead are woven together in this heartwarming family story.

Ages 5-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32 page, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 0873586883, $15.95

Esperanza RisingBy Pam Munoz RyanCalifornia Young Reader Medal Award

Esperanza Ortega lives in a beautiful home filled with servants and the promise of one day presiding over all of Rancho de las Rosas. But tragedy shatters that dream, forcing Esperanza and Mama to flee from Mexico to California and settle in a farm labor camp.

Ages 8-12, 5” x 7.5”, 262 pagesPaperback, English, ISBN 9780439120425, $5.99Paperback, Spanish, ISBN 9780439398855, $4.99

Hardcover, English, ISBN 9780439120418, $16.95

El CucuyBy Joe Hayes

Everyone hears at least one teasing reference to the "bogeyman, known as el Cucuy" when they're growing up. To this day, the young still delight in tales of bad boys and girls, getting the good scare they deserve from el Cucuy.

Ages 7 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 0938317784, $7.95

Hardcover, ISBN 0938317547, $15.95

Calling the DovesBy Juan Felipe Herrera

The Mexican-American poet tells the story of his childhood as a migrant farmhand in the fields of California, where his parents taught him a love for life outdoors and handed down the precious gift of poetry.

Ages 5-9, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 0892391669, $7.95

Abuelita Full of LifeBy Amy Costales

Jose is not sure what to expect when his grandmother from Mexico moves in..except that he will certainly have to change his ways. But what he discovers is that Abuelita is full of surprises.

Ages 4-8, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780873589147, $14.95

Birthday in the BarrioBy Mayra Dole

When Lazarita's unemployed father cannot afford a party for her "quinces", her friends in Miami Cuban-American community enlist the mayor's help to plan a surprise block party.

Ages 5 and up, 9” x 9.5”, 32 pages Bilingual, English/Spanish

Hardcover, ISBN 0892391944, $16.95

Carlos Series By Jan Romero Steven

1. Carlos and the Carnival 2. Carlos and the Cornfield3. Carlos and the Skunk 4. Carlos and the Squash Plant5. Carlos Digs to China

Carlos and his family live in the fertile Espanola valley in northern New Mexico. These charming stories follow Carlos as he learns what happens to boys who don’t wash their ears, boys who bend the truth, boys who get too close to skunks, spend too much money at the feria, and try to dig a hole to China.

Ages 5-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages Paperback, Bilingual, English/Spanish,$7.95 each

Friends From the Other SideBy Gloria Anzaldua

Having crossed the Rio Grande into Texas with his mother in search of a new life, Joaquin receives help and friendship from Prietita, a brave young Mexican American girl.

Ages 6 and up, 8.5” x 9.5”, 32 pages Paperback, Bilingual English/Spanish, ISBN 0892391308, $7.95

Family PicturesBy Carmen Lomas GarzaPura Belpre Honor Award

This 15th anniversary edition takes us back to the author’s childhood in Kingsville, Texas. Her art and stories beautifully capture her family picking nopal cactus, making tamales together, and receiving a visit from a curandera – a healer.

Ages 6 and up, 8.5” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 089239207x, $7.95

Hardcover, ISBN 0892392061, $16.95

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Good Morning, Good Night!

Wonderful book with large touch-and-feel areas behind six gatefolds.

Hardcover, 9” x 8”, 12 pages + 6 gatefoldsBilingual, English/Spanish, ISBN 158117389X, $9.95

Freaky Foods From Around the WorldBy Ramona Moreno

Lucas describes his family's restaurant, Freaky Foods, where the cook, his grandmother, specializes in variety meats, insects, and other dishes that are not commonly eaten in the United States, and recounts his class's visit there.

Ages 5-8, 9” x 7.5”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780965117425, $15.95

Cesar Chavez: The Struggle for JusticeBy Richard Griswold del Castillo

This story follows the pioneering organizer from his childhood on a small farm through his later life, including the founding of the United Farm Workers and his being awarded the Medal of Freedom after his death.

Ages 3-7 and up, 9” x 11”, 32 pages, Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Spanish, ISBN 1558853243, $14.95

Dona FloraBy Pat MoraALA Award

Dona Flor is a giant who lets children use her flowers for trumpets, and their families use her leftover tortillas for rafts. When a huge puma terrifies the village, Flor is the one to investigate. This charming story features Spanish words and phrases as well as a glossary.Ages 4-8, 9” x 12”, 40 pages

Paperback, ISBN 9780440417682, Spanish, $7.99Hardcover, ISBN 9780375823374, English, $15.95New

My Diary from Here to ThereBy Amada Irma PerezPura Belpre Award

This story begins as young Amada overhears her parent’s whisper of moving from Mexico to Los Angeles where greater opportunity awaits. As she and her family journey north, Amada records in her diary her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States.

Ages 6 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 0892391758, $16.95

In My FamilyBy Carmen Lomas GarzaTomas Rivera Children’s Book Award

This is Carmen Lomas Garza’s second collection of stories and paintings. Her family decorates cascarones – eggshells-for Easter Sunday, and Carmen recounts the stories of the Virgin of Guadalupe and La Llorona.

Ages 6 and up, 8.5” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 0892391634, $7.95

Hardcover, ISBN 0892391383, $15.95

Harvesting HopeBy Kathleen KrullPura Belpre Honor Award

A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age 10 when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age 38 when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers’ miserable working conditions.

Ages 6 and up, 9” x 11”, 48 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0152051694, Spanish, $7.00

Hardcover, ISBN 0152047557, Spanish, $17.00Hardcover, ISBN 0152014373, English, $17.00

La Ilorona/The Weeping WomanBy Joe HayesLatino Literacy Hall of Fame Award

It is the best known and most popular legend of Hispanic America. It appears at first to be only a frightening story filled with mysterious events that causes children to sit wide-eyed, to huddle together and listen spellbound. Yet, it’s the simple, universal wisdom at the core of the story that finally works its magic in their hearts.

Ages 7 and up, 32 pages, 8” x 10”, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 0938317865, $16.95

My Name is Celia: The Life of Celia CruzBy Monica BrownAmericas Award

Bright and lively illustrations leap off the pages – clapping, shaking, and beating the conga drums – they bring this wonderful story to life. This biography is an inspiring and loving tribute to a Latina legend.

Ages 5-8, 9” x 10.5”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 087358872X, $15.95

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Magda’s Piñata MagicBy Becky Chavarria-Chairez,

The piñata for Magda's little brother's birthday is so perfect that he insists that no one break it. What fun is a birthday party without a piñata?

Ages 5 and up, 8.75” x 11”, 32 pages, Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Spanish,

ISBN 1558853200, $14.95

Pepita Packs UpBy Ofelia Dumas Lachtman

As her family prepares to move to a new home, Pepita refuses to pack her toys or say goodbye to anyone, because saying goodbye might make her cry.

Ages 5 and up, 875” x 11.25”, 32 pagesBilingual, English/Spanish

Hardcover, ISBN 1558854312, $14.95

My Name is GabrielaBy Monica Brown

The first Spanish-speaking woman to win the Nobel prize in literature introduces her life, her love of words, and her career as a teacher and an author, and discusses her poems.

Ages 5-8, 9.25” x 11”, 32 pagesBilingual, English/Spanish

Hardcover, ISBN 0873588592, $15.95

Moony LunaBy Jorge Argueta

Five-year-old Luna is afraid she'll find monsters at her new school until a kind teacher and her new classmates show her that she has nothing to fear.

Ages 4-7, 9.25” x 9.75”, 32 pagesHardcover, Bilingual, English/Spanish,

ISBN 0892392053, $16.95

Grandma and Me At the FleaBy Juan Felipe Herrera

Every Sunday Juanito helps his grandmother sell old clothes at the remate, the flea market. With every interaction, Juanito learns firsthand that the true value of community can never be measured in dollars.

Ages 6 and up, 8.5” x 10”, 32 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Spanish, ISBN 0892391715, $16.95

Magda’s TortillasSeven-year-old Magda remembers when she was a little girl and watched her abuela making tortillas. Having studied closely the techniques of a master, she now feels confident of her own ability to turn out beautiful, delicious, and round tortillas.

Ages 5 and up, 8.75” x 11”, 32 pagesBilingual, English/Spanish

Hardcover, ISBN 1558852867, $14.95

I am Rene, the BoyBy Rene Colato LainezInternational Latino Book Award

This witty story about a young boy’s odyssey to find out the meaning of his name will challenge young readers to chart cross-cultural differences by gaining an understanding about themselves

and the people around them.Ages 5-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/Spanish

Hardcover, ISBN 9781558853782, $14.95

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Lucas and His Loco BeansBy Ramona Moreno

Lucas's grandfather takes him to a spot near his ranch where the seeds grow that are known as Mexican jumping beans, in a story that also includes information on the beans and on the moth larva that cause them to jump.

Ages 5-8, 9” x 7”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780965117418, $14.95

Lupe Vargas and Her Super Best FriendsBy Amy Costales

Lupe and Maritza are super best friends. When they're together, they can be anything. When they're apart, life just isn't as fun. This is the story of two girls who make each day a new adventure.Ages 5-10, 9” x 10.5”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/Spanish

Hardcover, ISBN 9780873588881, $15.95

Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale CollectionBy Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel CampoyParents’ Choice Award

A mixture of popular tales and other bits of literary lore, this anthology is a true celebration of Hispanic culture.

Ages 6-12, 8” x 10”, 118 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780689825835, $19.95

Pio Peep!By Alma Flor Ada

A collection of more than two dozen nursery rhymes in Spanish, from Spain and Latin America, with English translations.

Ages 2-6, 8.5” x 11”, 64 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 0688160190, $14.99

The House on Mango StreetBy Sandra Cisneros

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of its initial publication, and with a new Introduction by the author, here is Sandra Cisneros's greatly admired and bestselling novel of a young girl growing up in the Latino section of Chicago.

Ages 10 and up, 5” x 8”, 110 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0679755268, Spanish, $10.95

Paperback, ISBN 0679734775, English, $9.95

The Upside Down BoyBy Juan Felipe HerreraBluebonnet Award

Juanito is bewildered by his new school, and he misses the warmth of country life. Everything he does feels upside down. But a sensitive teacher and loving family help him to find his voice and make a place for himself in this new world through poetry, art, and music.

Ages 5 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 0892392177, $7.95

Hardcover, ISBN 0892391626, $16.95

The Woman Who Outshone the SunBy Alejandro Cruz Martinez

Retells the Zapotec legend of Lucia Zenteno, a beautiful woman with magical powers who is exiled from a mountain village and takes its water away in punishment.

Ages 6 and up, 8” x 9”, 32 pages Paperback, Bilingual, English/Spanish, ISBN 089239126x, $7.95

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The Fiesta of the Tortillas By Jorge Argueta

The author, who remembers the fragrant dishes prepared at his family's restaurant in El Salvador, recounts a mystery from his childhood involving tortillas.Ages 8-12, 12” x 10”, Bilingual, English/Spanish, 32 pages

Hardcover, ISBN 1598200941, $14.95


Sawdust CarpetsBy Amelia Lau Carling

The Lau family travels to Antigua, Guatemala to visit their cousins. Guatemalan and Chinese religious observances, dragon boat races and Easter processions, piñ atas, baptisms, and Chinese tamales all weave in and out of this story, which celebrates beauty, religious celebration, and tolerance.

Ages 4-12, 9” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 088899625x, English, $16.95Hardcover, ISBN 0888996241, Spanish, $16.95

Paperback, ISBN 0888997302, Spanish, $6.95

The Green Bird/Pajaro VerdeBy Joe Hayes

In this story of an enchanted prince and nine sisters, a green bird proposes marriage to a young girl named Mirabel, although her sisters mock her, Mirabel sees past the bird to a handsome prince and marries him.

Ages 8 and up, 8” x 10”, 40 pages, English/Spanish Paperback, ISBN 0938317903, $8.95

Hardcover, ISBN 0938317652, $16.95

To Go Singing Through the WorldBy Deborah Kogan Ray

Presents the childhood of the Chilean author, a silent youth living in poverty until his meeting with Gabriela Mistral, a Chilean female poet, who recognized his gifts and helped him move to Santiago, the capitol of Chile, where he published his first poems.


The Day It Snowed TortillasBy Joe Hayes

A collection of classic tales from New Mexico, including "Pedro and Diablo," "La Hormiguita," "La Llorona," and "Juan CamisGon”.

Ages 8 and up, 6” x 9”, 134 pages Bilingual, English/Spanish

Paperback, ISBN 0938317768, $12.95

Quinito’s NeighborhoodBy Ina Cumpiano

Quinito describes the members of his family and some of the people in his neighborhood and what they do, from his mother the carpenter and his father the nurse to his teacher and his wife, the school crossing guard.

Ages 4-7, 10.25” x 8.25”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Spanish Hardcover, ISBN 0892392096, $16.95

Playing LoteriaBy Rene Colato Lainez

A little boy visits his grandma in Mexico, and with the help of la loteria, he learns a new language and how special the bond between a boy and his grandmother can be.


Nana’s Big SurpriseBy Amada Irma Perez

Amada and her five brothers hope to cheer Nana’s up with a surprise gift of a fluffy yellow chicks—just like the ones Nana raised with Tata in Mexico. But no matter how hard everyone tries to make Nana feel better, it seems like nothing can bring a smile to her face. That is, until one day the chicks reveal a little surprise of their own.

Ages 6-10, 8.25” x 9.75”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishHardcover, ISBN 9780892391905, $16.95

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Pinatas and Smiling SkeletonsBy Joe Harris

The book examines the historical background, legends, recipes, crafts, and celebrations of a year of special Mexican festivals.

Ages 8 and up, 8” x 10”, 48 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1881896196, $19.95

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Young Reader Bilingual Series II

1. Daisy Duck is Lost 4. Pixie Pup is Naughty2. Three Little Pigs 5. Cinderella3. Happy Hen 6. A Friend for Flash

A series of fun and lively stories designed for young readers. There are key words at the back to practice reading skills. Activities and questions at the back of each book help to bring the stories alive and make learning fun.

,Ages 4-6, 8” x8”, 24 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, $30.00 per 6-bk set

Young Reader Bilingual Series I

1. A Piece of Bread 7. Ruben’s Rainbow2. Earthlings, How Weird They Are 8. The Cats on the Moon3. In Mama’s Arms 9. The Happiness Maker4. Jumble 10. Three Sad Tigers5. Pizza Party 11. The Wonderful Jungle6. To the Sea

Ages 5-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32-52 pages, Bilingual English/SpanishHardcover, $12.95 each, $142.45 per 11-bk set

Xochitl and the FlowersBy Jorge Argueta

Xochitl and her family, newly arrived in San Francisco from El Salvador, create a beautiful plant nursery in place of the garbage heap behind their apartment, and celebrate with their friends and neighbors.

Ages 6+, 9” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Spanish Hardcover, ISBN 0892391812, $16.95

Yes, We Can! By Diana Cohn

When Carlitos's mother and the other cleaners go on strike for higher wages, Carlitos cannot think of a way to support his mother until he sees her on television making a speech, and then he gets his class to help him make a sign to show his pride.

Ages 4-8, 9”x11”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/SpanishPaperback, ISBN 093831789x, $7.95

Hardcover, ISBN 0938317660, $15.95

Young Cornrows Callin Out the MoonBy Ruth Forman

The jingling bell of the ice cream truck mingles with laughter and sidewalk rhymes. Frosty lemonade from the corner store and tight cornrows beat the heat with style. There is nothing like summertime in the city when you’ve got your friends, family, and imagination to keep you company.


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African American InterestAfrica is Not a CountryBy Margy Burns Knight

From the beauty of the plains to the skyscrapers of the major cities, this book follows the activities of children in various countries on the diverse continent of Africa.

Ages 8-12, 8” x 11”, 48 pagesPaperback, ISBN 9780761316473, $9.95

Harlem HustleBy Janet McDonald

It is a fast, funny story of a restless teenager who uses the power of words to rise above it all in Harlem.

Ages 12+, 6” x 8.5”, 182 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780374371845, $16.00

Let Them PlayBy Margot Theis RavenSkipping Stones Award

This book is a true story of an all-black Little League team formed in 1955 in segregated Charleston, South Carolina, that was not allowed to participate in the Little League World Series.


Free at Last!: Stories and Songs of EmancipationBy Doreen Rappaport

Spirituals, work songs, blues lyrics, poems, and a compelling narrative recount the experience of black Americans in the South from the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 through the dawn of the Civil Rights era in 1954.

Ages 9 and up, 10” x 11”, 64 pagesPaperback, ISBN 9780763631475, $7.99

Hardcover, ISBN 0763614408, $19.99

Jesse Owens: Fastest Man Alive By Carole Boston Weatherford

Jesse Owens grew up during an age when segrega-tion laws forced him to eat at separate restaurants and stay at different hotels. But Jesse never let it slow him down while setting world records and winning a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Once in Berlin, the triumph of Jesse's will helped him run

through any barrier, winning not only Olympic gold, but countless fans.Ages 7-12, 10” x 10”, 32 pages

Hardcover, ISBN 9780802795502, $16.95

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By Sandy Holman

1. Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad?2. Grandma Says Our Hair Has Flair3. We All Have a Heritage

Hardcover, Ages 4-8, 9” x 12”, 34 pages, $18.95 each(1)ISBN 9780964465503, (2)ISBN 9780964465541, (3)ISBN 9780964465527

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Remember: The Journey to School IntegrationBy Toni MorrisonCoretta Scott King Award

The Pulitzer Prize winner presents a treasure chest of archival photographs that depict the historical events surrounding school desegregation.

Ages 6 and up, 9.5” x 10.5”, 78 pagesHardcover, ISBN 061839740X, $18.00

The Bus RideBy William Miller

Sarah, an African-American girl, and her mother ride the bus each morning, but Sarah wonders why they have to sit in the back. Her curiosity inspires her to sit closer to the front of the bus, landing her in jail for breaking the law and triggering action from both the black and white communities.

Ages 5-9, 8.5” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 1584300264, $6.95

Hardcover, ISBN 1880000601, $16.95

Sweet Clara and the Freedom QuiltBy Deborah HopkinsonReading Rainbow Book

Clara, a resourceful young slave girl, creates a patchwork quilt that--unknown to the white masters of her plantation--serves as a map of the land that points the way to freedom along the Underground Railroad.


Two Mrs. GibsonsBy Toyomi Igus

The biracial daughter of an African American father and a Japanese mother fondly recalls growing up with her mother and her father's mother, two very different but equally loving women.


The Secret to FreedomBy Marcia VaughanTeachers’ Choices and Young Adult Choices

In 1860, 11-year-old slave Lucy and her brother Albert despair when their parents are sold. Albert then acquires a sack of quilts, which have in their patterns secret messages to help slaves plan escapes via the Underground Railroad.


Hardcover, ISBN 1584300213, $16.95

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Uncle Jed’s BarbershopBy Margaree King MitchellReading Rainbow Book

In the segregated South of the 1920s, Uncle Jed was the only black barber in a county of sharecroppers. He always dreamed of owning his own barbershop, but his generous heart and some bad luck during the Depression forced him to defer that dream for years.


Night Boat to FreedomBy Margot Theis Raven

The book is a memorable celebration of courage, hope, and unselfish love.

Ages 6-12, 10” x 11”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780374312664, 16.00

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RosaBy Nikki GiovanniCoretta Scott King Award

Fifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This book is a celebration of her courageous action and the events that followed.


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Portraits of African American HeroesBy Tonya Bolden

This stunningly beautiful book consists of portraits--in pictures and words--of 20 outstanding African Americans, ranging from historical to contemporary figures.

Ages 7-14, 8” x 9”, 88 pagesPaperback, 9780142404737, $11.99Hardcover, 9780525470434, $18.99

The Dark-ThirtyBy Patricia McKissackCoretta Scott King & Newbery Honor Awards

A collection of ten spine-tingling tales, all with a foundation in African-American culture and history from the time of slavery through the civil rights era.


The LandBy Mildred TaylorCoretta Scott King Award

The 14-year-old son of a prosperous white landowner and a former slave in Georgia strikes out on his own after face discrimination from both races and within his own family.Ages 10-14, 4” x 6.5”, 375 pages

Paperback, ISBN 9780142501467, $6.99Hardcover, ISBN 9780803719507, $17.99

RamadanBy Suhaib Hamid Ghazi

Hakeem and his family observe Ramadan together--the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. They fast, they pray, all according to the belief of Quran first revealed centuries ago.

Ages 5 – 10, 9” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 082341275X, $6.95

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100 African Americans

The book provides an entertaining and informative overview of American history and the important contributions of 100 most influential African Americans in the development of this great nation.

Ages 12+, 6” x 9”, 112 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0912517182, $7.95

No More!: Stories and Songs of Slave Resistance By Doreen RappaportParent’s Choice Award

Drawing from authentic accounts of African Americans, this collection of true vignettes and traditional verse spans the period from the early days of slavery to the Emancipation Proclamation.

Ages 9 and up, 9” x 12”, 60 pagesPaperback, ISBN 076362876X, $7.99

Hardcover, ISBN 0763609846, $17.99

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Chu Ju’s HouseBy Gloria Whelan

Young Chu Ju lives in rural China, where present day law says that no family may have more than two children. In order to save her newborn sister from being sold, Chu Ju runs away. Through her journeys, Chu Ju discovers that home is not something to be found. It is something to be built.


Hardcover, ISBN 0060507241, $15.99

Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet By Lotta Humme

Here is a world where humans and animals switch places, a captivating world where magic can be both good and evil. These unique stories are fresh and charming, filled with humorous insights into Chinese life and culture, including the power and influence of the moon and the importance of festivals.


Bridging the CenturiesEdited by Susie Ling

A collection of contemporary and historical accounts of the lives of Chinese Americans in Southern California, from the first laborers who arrived in the mid-1800s to the recent immigrants from Southeast Asia.

Ages 12 and up, 8.5” x 11”, 210 pages Paperback, ISBN 0930377885, $25.00

CooliesBy Yin

Two Chinese brothers endure physical and racial hardships when they help build a railroad across the American West. Inspired by actual events in the history of the American railroad, Coolies reveals the harsh truth about life for thousands of Chinese laborers.

Ages 5 and up, 9.5” x 12”, 40 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0142500550, $7.99

Hardcover, ISBN 0399232273, $16.99

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories By Mingmei Yip

The book contains a delightful selection from the rich stories of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover the many delightful animal characters as well as Chang-E, the famous Eight Immortals, and Guan Yin, goddess of compassion.


Fun With Chinese CharactersBy Tan Huay Peng

This book contains all the essential information you need to learn a character: its origin, its definition, development of one character with example of usage and Pinyin pronunciation guides.

Ages 8 and up, 6.5” x 7”, 192 pages Paperback, Vol. 1 1932457003, Vol. 2 1932457011, Vol. 3, 193245702x, $14.95

Half and HalfBy Lensey Namioka

At Seattle's annual Folk Fest, 12-year-old Fiona and her older brother are torn between trying to please their Chinese grandmother and making their Scottish grandparents happy.


Ling LingBy Bernadette Shih

Ling Ling is a young female panda . As with many young ladies, she is not satisfied with her looks . She learns that she is loved not for her looks but for who she is. A lesson all children must learn one day.


Good Friends!By Bernadette Shih

Students at a coastal community look forward to Independence Day celebrations when an earthquake hits. Faced with sudden danger of drowning, Johnny Lee and Tommy Smith set aside their cultural rivalry so that both might survive, as their classmates anxiously watch.


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Chinese ProverbsBy Ruthanne Lum McCunn

A beautifully illustrated collection of timeless folk wisdom presents more than fifty traditional Chinese proverbs, presented in both Chinese and English, that offers observa-tions and advice on a variety of topics, accompanied by insightful commentary on the proverbs' meaning and history.

Ages 8 +, 5” x 7”, 80 pages, Bilingual, English/Chinese Hardcover, ISBN 0811836835, $12.95

Becoming AmericanBy Bernadette L. Shih

Becoming American offers perspectives on the realities and challenges of Americans at the crossroads of two cultures. From a biracial romance during the Vietnam War, to the Ping Pong Diplomacy Chinese Americans faced in 1970s China, to the intergenerational gaps between immigrant parents and their grown American-born children, each story resonates with the voices of people from different walks of life. Becoming American explores fascinating bicultural experiences in these dramatic and compelling

short stories. Ages 12 and up, 5.5” x 8.25”, 164 pages

Hardcover, ISBN 9780970165473, 2007, $16.95

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BrothersBy Yin

Even though his brothers have warned him not to go outside Chinatown, Ming, a chinese immigrant, doesn't listen and meets Patrick, a fun-loving Irish boy, with whom he forms a remarkable friendship.


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Do you want to be my Best FriendBy Tino Kuo

A story about a dog going on an adventure learning lessons along the way, eventually finding a best friend who accepts him just the way he is.

Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Chinese, ages 3 - 7, $12.95

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EarthquakeBy Milly Lee

A young Chinese-American girl and her family move their belongings from their home in Chinatown to the safety of Golden Gate Park during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.


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LandedBy Milly Lee

After leaving his village in southeastern China, twelve-year-old Sun is held at Angel Island, San Francisco, before being released to join his father, a merchant living in the area.

Ages 8+, 8” x 11”, 40 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0374343144, $16.00

The Lonely QueueBy Icy SmithClarion Award for Non-fiction Book

A pictorial history book of the 150 years of Chinese Americans in the Greater Los Angeles area. It features hundreds of vintage photographs, drawings and personal memories depicting the struggle of Chinese Americans making America their home.

Ages 12 and up, 9” x 12”, 208 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Chinese, ISBN 0970165412, $39.95

Song of LifeBy Bernadette Shih

Song of Life is a sophisticated melody of passionate prose, with subjects ranging from the loveliness of friendships to the painful reality of global unrest. Through her romantic use of the English language, Bernadette brings her audience on a journey through her thoughtful, vivid world.

Ages 12 and up, 5.5” x 7.5”, 80 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0970165439, $14.95

Red Eggs & Dragon BoatsBy Carol Stepanchuk

Children will discover why fly kites on Clear and Bright, and why everyone eats fish on New Year. They will learn why the Dragon Boat festival honors a poet, and how new babies are welcomed. The book features stories, folklore, customs, and recipes for holiday treats.


Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon BoatsBy Nina Simonds

Jam-packed with delicious recipes, interactive family activities, and traditional stories, an exceptional collection brings to life the magic and wonder of Chinese holidays throughout the year.


Made in China By Suzanne Williams

Surveying Chinese culture from the Bronze Age to the Ming Dynasty, the book sets scientific innovations within a historical context. Brief sections describe such developments as irrigation, silk-making, the crossbow, gas lights and paper-making.


Ties That Bind, Ties That BreakBy Lensey NamiokaCYRM Award

Ailin has watched her two older sisters go through the painful process of having their feet bound. But, with courage and bold conviction, she forges her own destiny.


Red Land Yellow River By Ange ZhangBologna Award

The author who grew up in the midst of China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s shares the dramatic story of his youth and includes black-and-white photographs from his personal collection.

Ages 7 – 12, 8” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0888994893, $16.95

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Kai's Journey to Gold MountainBy Katrina Saltonstall CurrierTop 10 historical fiction on Booklist

Upon arrival in San Francisco, 12-year-old Wong Kai Chong is detained on Angel Island. The crowded barracks, harsh interrogations, and constant threat of being returned to China are not

what he expected to find in San Francisco. Ages 5-12, 8” x 10”, 40 pages


The Day the Dragon DancedBy Kay Haugaard

An African American girl takes her grandmother to watch the Chinese New Year's parade where her father is a member of the dragon dance troupe.

Ages 4-8, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9781885008305, $16.95

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Happy New YearBy Demi

This joyful exploration of the rituals of the Chinese New Year celebration is filled with illustrations and labels explaining the images associated with the festival, including lion dances, firecrackers, heavenly beings, and food symbolism.

Ages 6 and up, 8” x 6.5”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0517885921, $6.99Hardcover, ISBN 0375826424, $8.95

Henry’s First-Moon BirthdayBy Lenore Look

A young girl helps her grandmother with preparations for the traditional Chinese celebration to welcome her new baby brother.


Jade DragonBy Carolyn Marsden

A Chinese-American girl longs for friendship with a classmate adopted from China in this subtle, insightful middle-grade novel.

Ages 7-12, 5.5” x 7”, 169 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780763630126, $15.99

Hannah Is My NameBy Belle Yang

After her family moves from Taiwan to San Francisco, a young girl looks forward to all the great opportunities ahead of her and is eager to learn a new language, get an education, and start down the path to a new future where all her dreams can be fulfilled with hard work, persistence, and determination.


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Japanese Children’s Favorite StoriesBy Florence Sakade

Singing turtles, flying farmers and a dragon who cries--these are just some of the magical characters you'll meet in this delightful collection of children's stories.

Ages 5 and up, 9” x 9”, 96 pagesHardcover, Vol. 1, 0804834490, Vol. 2, 0804833818, $16.95 each

Hardcover, Vol. 1 with CD, 0804837171, $18.95

Haiku Picturebook for ChildrenEdited by Keisuke Nishimoto

Word-pictures are complemented by charming illustrations in this unique introduction to haiku.

Ages 5-12, 9” x 12”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/JapaneseHardcover, ISBN 0893469165, $14.95

Grandfather's JourneyBy Allen SayCaldecott Medal

Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in America and Japan, Allen Say gives us a poignant account of a family's unique cross-cultural experience. He warmly conveys his own love for his two countries, and the strong and constant desire to be in both places at once.


HeroesBy Ken MochizukiTeachers’ Choices Award

An intergenerational story that describes how a Japanese-American family deals with the painful legacy of war. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s and talk of Vietnam, it offers a universal message of dignity and courage to anyone who feels they are

different. Ages 5 - 12, 8” x 10”, 32 pages


Best Loved Children’s Songs from JapanBy Yoko Ioto

This illustrated collection includes bilingual text and complete musical notation for 15 popular songs introduced in Japan between 1919 and 1949.

Ages 5 and up, 10” x 12”, 32 pagesHardcover, English/Japanese, ISBN 0893468371, $14.95

Baseball Saved UsBy Ken MochizukiParent’s Choice Award

During World War II, a young Japanese-American boy and his family are sent to an internment camp after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Surrounded by barbed-wire fences and guards in towers, father and son pull the camp together to build a baseball league.

Ages 5 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, English, ISBN 1880000199, Spanish, 1880000229, $6.95

Hardcover, English, ISBN 1880000016, Spanish, 1880000210, $16.95

Floating Lanterns and Golden ShrinesBy Rena Krasno

Daruma dolls, mochi pounding, Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. This book is full of detailed and charming illustrations of seven Japanese celebrations with games, activities, and retelling of folktales.


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A Place Where Sunflowers GrowBy Amy Lee-Tai

Mari wonders if anything can bloom at Topaz, where her family is interned along with thousands of other Japanese Americans during World War II. Glimmers of hope begin to surface in the eyes of a kindly art teacher, in the tender words of Mari’s parents, and in the smile of a new friend.

Ages 6+, 9.75” x 10.75”, 32 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Japanese, ISBN 0892392150,, $16.95

Even Monkeys Fall From TreesBy David Galef

100 of the most common sayings are collected here with their English equivalents. Each proverb is given in Japanese script and in romanized form with delightful illustrations.

Ages 8+, 5” x 8”, 228 pages, Bilingual, English/JapanesePaperback, ISBN 0804832269, $12.95

Journey to TopazBy Yoshiko Uchida

Like any 11-year-old, Yuki Sakane is looking forward to Christmas when her peaceful world is suddenly shattered by the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Uprooted from her home and shipped with thousands of West Coast Japanese Americans to a desert concentration camp called Topaz, Yuki and her family face new hardships daily.


Japanese CelebrationsBy Betty Reynolds

Brimming with ancient traditions, exotic decorations, and delicious, seasonal foods, Japanese Celebrations will take you on a month-by-month tour of some of Japan's best-loved festivals.

Ages 6+, 8.5” x 10.5”, 48pages, Bilingual, English/JapaneseHardcover, ISBN 0804836582, $16.95

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Bilingual Japanese Folktale Series1. The Adventure of Momotaro2. The Inch-High Samurai3. The Moon Princess4. Kintaro, The Nature Boy5. Urashima and the Kingdom Beneath the Sea

Hardcover, ages 6 and up, 5” x 7”, 48 pagesBilingual, English/Japanese, $49.75 per 5-bk set, $9.95 each

Faithful ElephantsBy Yukio Tsuchiya

A zoo keeper recounts the story of John, Tonky, and Wanly, three performing elephants that were starved to death at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo during World War II. "A moving and powerful statement about the insanity of war".--"Horn Book".


Hardcover, ISBN 9780395465554, $16.00

MismatchBy Lensey Namioka

Sue Hua just moved from racially diverse Seattle to a suburban town where she feels like the only Asian American for miles. Then she meets Andy, who is also Asian American, but there's just one problem--Andy's last name is Suzuki, and that presents a world of problems to Sue's family.


Hardcover, ISBN 9780385731836, $15.95

The BraceletBy Yoshiko Uchida

In 1942, during the war with Japan, a Japanese American girl must leave her home. She receives a good-bye gift from her best friend, but loses it at her new home. Emi is afraid that without the bracelet Laurie will disappear from her mind forever.

Ages 5 and up, 9” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 069811390X, $6.99

Hardcover, ISBN 039922503X, $16.99

Tea with MilkBy Allen Say Children’s Books of Distinction Award

Vividly portraying the graceful formality of Japan, this book effectively captures the struggle between two cultures as May, the young girl in the story, strives to live her own destiny.


Remembering ManzanarBy Michael L. Cooper

The book describes how Japanese evacuees lived at the first relocation camp after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, using diaries, journals, memoirs, and news accounts.

Ages 9 - 12, 7” x 9”, 96 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0618067787,

Passage to FreedomBy Ken Mochizuki

It is a story of a Japanese diplomat’s remarkable courage to save thousands of Jews escape the Holocaust in Lithuania in 1940.

Ages 6 and up, 8” x 10”, 32 pagesPaperback, English, ISBN 1584301570, $7.95

Hardcover, English, ISBN 1880000490, $16.95

Sadako and The Thousand Paper CranesBy Eleanor Coerr

Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.


The Park BenchBy Fumiko Takeshita

All through the sunny day the white bench in the park provides pleasure for the many people who come by, from the old man taking a walk to the children playing in the park.

Ages 5-10, 8” x 10”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/JapanesePaperback, ISBN 0916291219, $7.95

Voices of HealingEdited by Icy SmithClarion Award for Non-fiction Book It is the first book revealing the under-documented experience of Asian Americans on September 11 and in its aftermath. It is a collection of moving stories of loss, survival and bravery; of poignant photographs and artworks; and of uplifting letters and poems.


WeedflowerBy Cynthia Kadohata

When the only world she ever knew is turned upside-down after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and her family is forced to move into an internment camp, Sumiko is left saddened and confused until a new friendship with a Mohave boy, Frank, on the Indian reservation gives her the inspiration she needs to manage the difficult times ahead.


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Squeamish About SushiBy Betty Reynolds

From world-famous sushi to fatally attractive fugu, it's all explained and pictured in this sketchbook of beautiful full-color illustrations and hand-lettered text, as the artist shares her delight in the wonderful world of Japanese food. It is an entertaining guide to the pleasures and pitfalls of Japanese dining.

Ages 8 and up, 8” x 9”, 72 pages, Bilingual, Japanese/EnglishHardcover, ISBN 080483301X, $16.95

Kamishibai ManBy Allen Say

After many years of retirement, an old Kamishibai man--a Japanese street performer who tells stories and sells candies--decides to make his rounds once more even though such entertainment declined after the advent of television.


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Momotaro Storycard TheatreBy Hazuki Kataoka and David BattinoDr. Toy 10 Best Creative Products

“Momotaro” is one of the most famous Japanese folktales, teaching children the virtues of courage, teamwork, and generosity. The back of each card features storytelling instructions and a smaller version of the image the audience is seeing.

Ages 3 to 8, 12 large cards, 13” x 11”, ISBN 0974816108, $24.95

Kira-KiraBy Cynthia KadohataNewberry Medal Award

When Katie and her family move from a Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South of Georgia, it's Lynn who explains to her why people stop them on the street to stare. When Lynn becomes desperately ill, and the whole family begins to fall apart, it is up to Katie to find a way to remind them all that there is always something

glittering -- "kira-kira" -- in the future. Ages 12 and above, 5” x 7.5”, 244 pages

Hardcover, ISBN 0689856393, $15.95

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The Tale of the Lucky CatBy Sunny Seki

This retelling of the most famous Japanese folktale captures positive values, love and kindness. This classic story reminds us that doing a good deed may offer its own rewards. A toymaker who cares for an injured cat ends up having his own life saved.

Ages 5–10, 8.25” x 10.75”, 32 pages Bilingual, English/Japanese

Hardcover, ISBN 9780966943757, $18.95

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Cooper’s LessonBy Sun Yung Shin

This inspiring story is about identity and intergenerational friendship of a young biracial boy.

Ages 5 and up, 9” x 11”, 32 pages, English/KoreanHardcover, ISBN 0892391936, $16.95

Land of Morning Calm:Korean Culture Then and NowBy John Stickler

This book takes you to both ancient and modern Korea where you will find a rich world of history and traditions. Learn about the legend behind the founding of Korea, the meaning of the flag, the creation of the

Korean alphabet, and how to celebrate Korean holidays.Ages 7 – 12, 10” x 9”, 32 pages

Hardcover, ISBN 1885008228, $16.95

Korean Children’s Favorite Stories By Kim So-un

It is a captivating collection of Korean folktales that have thrived for generations. Some are unique to Korea, while others echo those told in other countries.


Let's Visit Korea By Suzanne Crowder Han

This book introduces children to Korea and her people and customs. As Nick and Mona tour the country with their parents, they visit some of Korea's most picturesque spots and monuments of her ancient civilizations.

Ages 5 and up, 9” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual English/KoreanHardcover, ISBN 1565910109, $18.50

The Name JarBy Yangsook Choi

A young Korean girl, Unhei, who is new to her American classroom, tells the class she will choose a name easier for them to pronounce from a jar of names. When a classmate visits Unhei's neighborhood and learns her real name's special meaning, the name jar disappears.


Hardcover, ISBN 037580613X, $16.95


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The Love of Two StarsJanie Jaehyun Park

In this ancient Korean legend, a farmer and a weaver are separated by the king of the starry realm who will only let them meet in the Milky Way once a year, but when that time comes, they must overcome the obstacles that stand in their way.


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Let’s Learn About KoreaBy Suzanne Crowder Han

Learn about the ideas, customs and values Korean children are taught.

Ages 5 and up, 10” x 12”, 28 pages, Paperback, Bilingual English/Korean, $12.95

A Step from HeavenBy An Na Michael L. Printz Award

When her family moves to California from Korea, Young Ju Park grows from a child to adolescence in her new home, and finds a surprising new voice that's neither Korean nor American but uniquely her own.

Ages 12 and up, 8.5” x 5.5”, 160 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0142500275, $7.99

Hardcover, ISBN 1886910588, $15.95

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Behind the MaskBy Yangsook Choi

Yangsook Choi joins Korean and American folk traditions in her story about a boy who finds a link to his grandfather, behind the mask.


Kimchi & CalamariBy Rose Kent

Adopted from Korea by Italian parents, fourteen-year-old Joseph Calderaro begins to make important self-discoveries about race and family after his social studies teacher assigns an essay on cultural heritage and tracing the past.

Ages 8-12, 5.5” x 8.5”, 240 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9780060837693, $15.99

Bilingual Korean and English Children’s Titles with CD

1. Warren & the Very Windy Day2. Warren & the Great Carrot Race

Ages 4-9, 9.25” x 9.25”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 26 pages Hardcover, touch and feel book with audio CD, $20.00 each

3. Froggy Eats Out4. Froggy Goes to School5. Froggy Plays SoccerAges 4-9, 10.25” x 8.25”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 32 pages

Hardcover with audio CD, $20.00 each6. Dog Blue

Ages 4-7, 8.25” x 10”, Bilingual, English/Korean, 32 pages Hardcover with audio CD, $20.00

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Sixteen Years in Sixteen SecondsBy Paula Yoo

The inspirational true story of Sammy Lee, a Korean American who overcame discrimination to realize both his father’s desire that he become a doctor and his own dream of becoming an Olympic champion diver.


The Fisherman’s Animal FriendsBy Susie Reilly

A retelling of a classic Korean folktale of how an old fisherman’s wishes come true with the help of his animal friends and a magic jewel.

Ages 4-8, 8.5” x 10.5”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 9788991667015, $16.95

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Who Belongs Here?By Margy Burns Knight

Describes the new life of Nary, a Cambodian refugee, in America, as well as his encounters with prejudice, and includes some general history of U.S. immigration

Ages 8-12, 11” x 8.25”, 32 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0884481697, $8.95

Dia's Story ClothBy Dia ChaNCSS Notable Children’s Trade Book

A courageous story chronicles the life of the author and her family in their native Laos and their eventual emigra-tion to the United States.


Hardcover, ISBN 1880000342, $16.95

Tangled ThreadsBy Pegi Deitz SheaSkipping Stones Honor Award

For the Hmong people living in overcrowded refugee camps in Thailand, America is a dream. In 1995, ten years after their arrival at the camp, 13-year-old Mai Yang and her grandmother are about to experience that dream.


LaosFarmer BoyBy Peggy Mathew

This Hmong folktale describes for future generations of Hmong and outsiders alike, the hardships their ancestors had to face.

Hardcover, ages 5-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages, $15.95Eng/Vietnamese, 1879600188, Eng/Lao, 187960017x

Eng/Khmer, 1879600161

CambodiaThe Clay MarbleBy Minfong HoNCSS and NCTE Notable Children’s Trade Book

In the late 1970s 12-year-old Dara joins a refugee camp in war-torn Cambodia and becomes separated from her family.

Ages 8 and up, 5.5” x 8.5”, 163 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0374412294, $5.95

Jouanah: A Hmong CinderellaBy Jewell Reinhart Coburn

Jouanah's shocking introduction to her stepmother is the unforeseen crisis point where her young life takes a sudden and decisive turn. Her story takes readers to the remote mountains of Southeast Asia, to the traditional home of the Laotian Hmong.


IndiaAnklet for a PrincessBy Lila Mehta

Adapted from the original East Indian story, saris, diamond anklets, festivals and Godfather Snake accompany Cinduri’s transformation from a

hardworking girl in rags to the bride of a prince.Ages 6 -12, 9” x 11”, 32 pages

Hardcover, ISBN 1885008201, $16.95

Chachaji’s CupBy Uma KrishnaswamiSkipping Stones Honor Award

Neel loves listening to Chachaji's stories of great Hindu gods and demons, and of his adventures in the Indian Army, over steaming cups of tea. Chacchaji’s Cup is a story of a family and a country split in two during the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan.


Becoming BuddhaBy Whitney Stewart

With a Foreword by the Salai Lama, this book depicts the life of Siddhartha Gautama, who was born a wealthy prince but eventually gave up his worldly ways until, at the age of thirty-five, attaining supreme enlightenment to become the Buddha.

Ages 10+, 11” x 8.5”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 0893469467, $16.95

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South Asian/Southeast Asian American Interest Titles

Woodcutter and Tiger Brother By Nami Rhee

A woodcutter outwits a horrible tiger by making him believe that he is the woodcutter's older brother who used to be a human. The tiger shows his dutifulness to his human mother by bringing gifts in her backyard and later follows to die after her death.

Ages 5 and up, 9” x 10.5”, 30 pages, Bilingual, English/KoreanHardcover, ISBN 1565910931, $18.50

When My Name Was KeokoBy Linda Sue Park Notable Social Studies Trade Books

Linda Sue Park seamlessly interweaves parallel stories, narrated by two unique adolescent voices, into a taut, compelling novel that illuminates the little-known part of history--the Korean resistance during WWII.


Hardcover, ISBN, 0618133356, $16.00

Year of Impossible GoodbyesBy Sook Nyul Choi

Sookan, a young Korean girl survives the oppressive Japanese and Russian occupation of North Korea during the 1940s, to later escape to freedom in South Korea.

Ages 8 and up, 5” x 7.5”, 176 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0440407591, $5.99

Hardcover, ISBN 0395574196, $16.00

Yoon and the Christmas MittenBy Helen Recorvits

In "My Name Is Yoon," a young girl's parents encouraged her to write her name in English instead of Korean. Now it's Yoon's turn to teach her parents about something she's learned in America.


Korean American InterestThe Best WindsBy Laura Williams

Young Jinho does not like to listen to the boring childhood stories that his grandfather tells, but as the two build a kite together, Jinho sees the old man in a new light.


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Kneeling Carabao & Dancing GiantsBy Rena Krasno

Folktales, recipes, songs, vivid illustrations bring the celebra-tions of Filipino festivals to life.


Lakas and the Manilatown Fish By Anthony Robles

Set in the U.S., reflecting the historical heart of the Filipino community, a boy, his father, and an increasing number of people rush through the streets of San Francisco's historic Filipino American neighborhood.

Ages 4-8, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Tagalog, ISBN 0892391820, $16.95

Filipino Children’s Favorite Stories By Liana Romulo

A collection of 13 myths and legends of the Philip-pines concerning mosquitoes, giants, the wind and the rain, and the goddess Alunsina, along with other traditional tales.

Ages 6 and up, 9” x 9”, 96 pagesHardcover, ISBN 962593765X, $16.95

Muslim ChildBy Rukhsana Khan

A collection of stories and poems about Muslim children from a variety of backgrounds, focusing on the celebration of holidays and practices of Islam.


The PhilippinesAbadeha: The Philippine CinderellaBy Myrna J. De LA Pazz

Abadeha endures abuse by her stepmother before being helped by the Spirit of the Forest, and becoming the bride of the island chieftan's son.

Ages 8 -12, 8” x 11”, 32 pagesHardcover, ISBN 1885008171, $16.95

Going Home, Coming Home By Truong Tran

This tale is about an American-born girl whose parents fled Vietnam during the war.

Ages 6-10, 8” x 10”, 32 pageBilingual, English/Vietnamese

Hardcover, ISBN 0892391790, $16.95

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South Asian/Southeast Asian American Interest Titles

The Lotus Seed

When she is forced to leave Vietnam, a young girl brings a lotus seed with her to America in remembrance of her homeland.


Hardcover, ISBN 0152494650, $16.00


Lakas and the Makibaka HotelBy Anthony D. Robles

Lakas’s new friends face a crisis: the Makibaka Hotel, where they make their home, is about to be sold. Lakas soon leads a protest against their eviction. Before long the streets of the neighbor-hood are reverberating with the taps, raps, and

chants of Makibaka—of struggle, spirit, and laughter.Ages 6+, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages, Bilingual, English/Tagalog

Hardcover, ISBN 0892392134, $16.95

Indebted as Lord ChomCBC Outstanding International Books AwardBy Song Ha

It is a captivating retelling of how Lord Chom rises to power as King Chom from his secretive childhood, and how a street was named “Cam Chi” [meaning forbid-den] in Vietnam.

Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pagesHardcover, Bilingual, English/Vietnamese

ISBN 9780970165466, $16.95

The TET PoleBy Tran Quoc

The Tet Pole is a retelling of the traditional folktale of the Tet Festival. This ancient tale describes how Vietnamese villagers manage to free themselves of the devils occupying their country and thereafter celebrate this victory during the Lunar New Year Festival.

Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Vietnamese, ISBN 9780970165459, $16.95

VietnamBilingual Vietnamese Folktales Tam and CamNational Parenting Publications Honors AwardBy Minh Quoc

In this Vietnamese Cinderella story, Tam faces the jealousy of her stepmother and stepsister through several incarnations. Tam ultimately regains her position as bride of the king who has loved her as a bird, as a tree, and as herself.

Ages 6-12, 8.75” x 11.25”, 32 pages Hardcover, Bilingual, English/Vietnamese, ISBN 9780970165442, $16.95

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Islamic Village Stories

Islamic Village is a series of captivating books providing a wonderful way to introduce children to the rich diversity of Islamic culture across the entire globe. Children learn about the geography, climate and people of the different countries.

6-book set - My Egyptian Village, My Hausa Village, My Moroccan Village, My Chinese Village, My Yemeni Village, My Palestinian Village

Ages 8+, 6” x 9”, $20.00

Homeless BirdBy Gloria WhelanNational Book Award

When 13-year-old Koly enters into an ill-fated arranged marriage, she must either suffer a destiny dictated by India's tradition or find the courage to oppose it.


Hardcover, ISBN 0060284544, $15.95

IndiaJadyn and the Magic BubbleBy Brigitte Benchimol

Jadyn thinks he is ready for adventures until he is dropped in India by one of his magic bubbles. Curious and scared, he meets new friends who help him explore the Indian culture through all his senses, in a magical journey of self-discovery. The first of a series, Jadyn and the Magic Bubble: Discovering India, incorporates music and other sensory activities to

create an exciting curriculum to teach children about the world and themselves. Ages 5 and up, 8” x 9.5”, 60 pages

Hardcover with CD, ISBN 9780970165497, $19.95

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What in the World?By Michael Smith

Captivated, melancholy and shock are emotions stirred in this remarkable global adventure. Through short vignettes, Michael Smith narrates his personal experiences while offering glimpses of many different cultures around the world. Readers will see budget travel in a whole new light, through the eyes of a man with a small backpack and a big curiosity.


1. What is God? 5. What is Beautiful?2. What is Death? 6. What is Funny?3. What is Love? 7. What is Right?4. What is Money? 8. What is peace?

The “What is?” series by Etan Boritzer helps children develop critical social thinking skills. Discussion topics include multiculturalism, goodwill, tolerance, aggression, self-esteem and respect.

Ages 5-9, 8.5” x 10”, 40 pagesPaperback, $6.95, Hardcover, $14.95

Questions For KidsBy Michael SmithDr. Toy’s Best Vacation Children’s Products Award

This book is a collection of 1,000 stimulating questions to ask children, 5-9 years old. It is created to empower children’s critical thinking and to reinforce positive social values, without bias of culture or perspective.

Ages 5-9, 5” x 7.25”, 208 pagesPaperback, ISBN 0966943716, $9.95

Hardcover, ISBN 0966943732, $13.95


Cinderella Stories and Teaching Resources


Multiracial FamilyServing Biracial and Multiethnic Children and Their FamiliesAn Early Childhood Educator’s Guide

This guide provides activities, readings and resources to enhance the cultural competency of child care providers and educators by examining new ways to approach biracial children and interethnic families.

Educator Guide, $25.00Video for individual $30.00, video for institution & library $50.00

World TriviaBy Michael Smith

World Trivia reveals many amazing and amusing facts of culture, politics and geography around the world. Distinctly different from most trivia books, it illustrates a broad range of cultures and political realities with geographic and mapinformation.

Ages 10 and up, 5” x 7.25”, 268 pagesPaperback, English, ISBN 0966943724, $9.95 Paperback, Chinese, ISBN 9620717368, $9.95

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Cinderella Stories Around the World1. Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella, ISBN 1885008171, HC, $16.952. Angkat: The Cambodian Cinderella, ISBN 1885008090, HC, $16.953. Anklet: A Cinderella Story from India, ISBN 1885008201, HC, $16.954. Baba Yaga & Vasilisa the Brave, ISBN 0688085008, HC, $17.995. Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella, ISBN 068980668x, HC, $17.00, ISBN 0689848889, PB, $6.99 6. Domitila: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition, ISBN 1885008139, HC, $16.95, English, ISBN 188500818x, HC, $16.95, Spanish7. Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella, ISBN 1885008015, HC, $15.958. Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale, ISBN 0688040454, HC, $16.999. Raisel’s Riddle, ISBN 0374361681, HC, $16.00, ISBN 0374461996, PB, $5.95 10. Tam and Cam: Vietnamese Cinderella, ISBN 9780970165442, HC, $16.9511. The Egyptian Cinderella, ISBN 069004822x, HC, $15.99, ISBN 0064432793, PB, $6.9912. The Gift of the Crocodile, ISBN 0689821883, HC, $17.9513. The Korean Cinderella, ISBN 006020432x, HC, $16.99, ISBN 0064433978, PB, $6.99 14. The Persian Cinderella,ISBN 0060267631, HC, $16.99, ISBN 0064438538, PB, $5.99 15. The Rough-Face Girl, ISBN 0399218599, HC, $16.99, ISBN 0698116267, PB, $6.9916. Yeh-Shen, ISBN 039920900x, HC, $16.99, ISBN 0698113888, PB, $6.99

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