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BookDragon Children/Picture Books

Zen Ties by Jon J. Muth [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

zen-tiesI confess: I’m a Muth addict, even though technically my kids are too old for his picture books. But really, his books are ageless and we can all learn some major life lessons from them. Zen...

The Wakame Gatherers by Holly Thompson, illustrated by Kazumi Wilds [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese, Japanese American, Repost

wakame-gatherersYoung Nanami shares an afternoon with her two grandmothers: her Baachan who lives with her family in Japan, and her Gram, who is visiting from the coast of Maine. Together the three share an ancient tradition...

A Song for Cambodia by Michelle Lord, illustrated by Shino Arihara [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Biography, Cambodian, Cambodian American, Children/Picture Books, Nonfiction, Repost, Southeast Asian, Southeast Asian American

song-for-cambodiaArn Chorn-Pond was just 8 years old when he was torn from his family in 1975 as the Khmer Rouge invaded Cambodia. He survives years of unimaginable atrocities with only rare moments of music to soothe...

The Arrival by Shaun Tan [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Absolute Favorites, Adult Readers, Australian, Australian Asian, Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Middle Grade Readers, Nonethnic-specific, Repost, Young Adult Readers

arrivalA spectacular book-without-words that traces one family’s immigration story with brilliant imagination. In an unnamed troubled land, a man leaves his wife and young daughter behind in search of freedom in a new country. His adjustments...

Motherbridge of Love by Anonymous, presented by Xinran and Mother Bridge of Love, illustrated by Josée Masse [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Absolute Favorites, Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Nonethnic-specific, Poetry, Repost

motherbridge-of-loveA lovingly illustrated poem, which was originally submitted anonymously by an adoptive mother to the Mothers' Bridge of Love, a London-based charity founded by acclaimed writer Xinran that reaches out to Chinese adopted children around...

The Best Eid Ever by Asma Mobin-Uddin, illustrated by Laura Jacobsen [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Pakistani American, Repost, South Asian American

best-eid-everWhen Aneesa, a young Muslim girl, wakes up on the first morning of Eid with just her grandmother, she greatly misses her parents, who are on a pilgrimage to Mecca. At the prayer hall, Aneesa meets...

Samsara Dog by Helen Manos, illustrated by Julie Vivas [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Absolute Favorites, Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

samsara-dogGet ready to weep: Dog’s many lives are beautifully recounted in this gorgeous title about life cycles and reincarnation, based on the Buddhist belief of samsara (also found in Hinduism, Sikhism, and other religions). Born again and...

The Red Thread: An Adoption Fairy Tale by Grace Lin [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

red-threadHere's a delightful new spin on how adoptive parents and children are bound together. Using the age-old Chinese belief that a red thread binds people together in love, Lin has created a touching fable about a...

Armando and the Blue Tarp School by Edith Hope Fine and Judith Pinkerton Josephson, illustrated by Hernán Sosa [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Latina/o/x, Nonfiction, Repost

armando-and-the-blue-tarp-schoolBecause he must help his father, Armando does not have time to attend Señor David’s school, made of a single blue tarp spread on the ground. When his parents realize that education is Armando’s only way...

Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

kindness-is-coolerMrs. Ruler finds fun and inventive ways to encourage her kindergarten students to eventually perform 100 random acts of kindness. Is there a better lesson? Review: "TBR’s Editors' Favorites of 2007,” The Bloomsbury Review, November/December...

Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku by Ellie Crowe, illustrated by Richard Waldrep [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Biography, Children/Picture Books, Hawaiian, Nonfiction, Repost

surfer-of-the-centuryAn inspiring, poignant biography – just perfect for kids! – of the legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku, who was also the fastest swimmer in the world for 16 years! In spite of his championships, Kahanamoku still faced...

The Year of the Rat: Tales From the Chinese Zodiac by Oliver Chin, illustrated by Miah Alcorn [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

year-of-the-ratchinBing’s new pet, baby rat Ralph, proves to be a handful as he must learn to mind his own business and rein in his curiosity, not to mention his uncontrollable gnawing. Of course, his smarts and...

the little red fish by Taeeun Yoo [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Korean, Repost

little-red-fishA little boy visits a remote village with this library grandfather, bringing his little red fish along. Boy and fish have a rollicking adventure with books – literally – captured in full movement on wordless pages...

Twist: Yoga Poems by Janet S. Wong, illustrated by Julie Paschkis [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Nonethnic-specific, Poetry, Repost

twistyoga-poemsIdeally composed short poems in homage to various yoga poses for the youngest practitioner to recite, enjoy, and practice. Grand fun for yoginis of all ages! Review: "In Celebration of Asian Pacific American Month: New & Notable...

Mama’s Saris by Pooja Makhijani, illustrated by Elena Gomez [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Indian American, Repost, South Asian American

mama_s-saris1A little girl insists on her seventh birthday that she is finally old enough to wear one of her mother’s gorgeous saris. One by one, each magical sari tells a story of the last special occasion...

Every Year On Your Birthday by Rose Lewis, illustrated by Jane Dyer [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

every-year-on-your-birthdayFrom the creative team that brought you the bestselling I Love You Like Crazy Cakes comes a memorable new title that celebrates the growing bond – year after year – between a mother and her adopted...

The Zoo by Suzy Lee [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Korean, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

zooA delightful double tale about a little girl’s adventures at the zoo, so very cleverly told through black-and-white pages that show one alarming story about the fearful parents searching for their child, and an imaginative parallel...

Remembering Grandpa by Uma Krishnaswami, illustrated by Layne Johnson [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Indian American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

remembering-grandpaTo cure his grandmother’s “bad case of sadness” one year after his grandfather’s death, young Daysha collects special treasures that bring back the loving experiences and memories of his much-missed grandfather. When he shares the treasures...

Owen & Mzee: The Language of Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff and Dr. Paula Kahumbu, with photographs by Peter Greste [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, Repost

owen-mzeeWritten for an older audience of grade-school children, the recent sequel to Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship (February 2006) continues the inspiring story through fabulous photographs that follow the remarkable relationship...

The Real Story of Stone Soup by Ying Chang Compestine, illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

real-story-of-stone-soupOne too many uses of what my kids call ‘the s-word” – as in ‘stupid’ – somewhat mars an otherwise entertaining tongue-in-cheek version of an age-old tale, this time narrated by a Chinese fisherman and his...

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