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by Lily Toy Hong

Because of the vision and persistence of the young empress Si Ling-Chi almost 5,000 years ago, the first silk cloth was made. This fictionalized account is retold with pictures as rich and radiant as silk itself.

Hush!: A Thai Lullaby

by Minfong Ho Illustrated by Holly Meade

This endearing book contains a Thai lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.

Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China

by Ed Young

Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother.

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Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes

by Nina Simonds , Leslie Swartz

Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes.

Nine-In-One, Grr! Grr!

This colorfully illustrated Laotian folktale follows the first tiger on her journey to seek advice from the powerful god, Shao. On Tiger's return, a clever Eu bird is able to avert an overpopulation of tigers that would have meant the end of many other sp

Roses Sing on New Snow: A Delicious Tale

by Paul Yee Illustrated by Harvey Chan

Maylin cooks delicious meals every day in her father's restaurant, but her lazy brothers take all the credit. One day a contest is held to honor the visiting governor of South China, and Maylin's brothers decide to pass off her cooking as their own.

The Song of Mu Lan

Mu Lan is at her loom when she hears the Emperor's call to arms. She rides off to war in her father's stead, embarking on a journey of 10,000 miles for ten years. Her courage and valor bring her to the Emperor's attention and to the Golden Court.

Zen Shorts

by Jon J Muth

When a giant panda named Stillwater moves into Michael, Addy, and Karl's neighborhood, he tells them the most amazing stories! With vibrant watercolors and elegant ink drawings, Jon J Muth and Stillwater the bear imaginatively present three classic Zen stories that abound with enlightenment and love.

Hardcover: $14.39

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Bound

by Donna Jo Napoli

YOUNG XING XING IS BOUND. Bound to her father's second wife and daughter after Xing Xing's father has passed away. Bound to a life of servitude as a young girl in ancient China, where the life of a woman is valued less than that of livestock.

Millicent Min: Girl Genius

by Lisa Yee

Millicent Min is having a bad summer. Her fellow high school students hate her for setting the curve. Her fellow 11-year-olds hate her for going to high school. And her mother has arranged for her to tutor Stanford Wong, the poster boy for Chinese geekdom.

Paperback: $6.99

Monsoon Summer

by Mitali Perkins

Jasmine "Jazz" Gardner heads off to India during the monsoon season. The family trip is her mother's doing: Mrs. Gardner wants to volunteer at the orphanage that cared for her when she was young. But going to India isn't Jazz's idea of a great summer vacation.

Kira-Kira

by Cynthia Kadohata

Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. The sea is kira-kira for the same reason.

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