Waiting for May by Janet Morgan Stoeke [in AsianWeek]
26 May, by in Children/Picture Books, Chinese American, Nonfiction, Repost
Based on the author’s family’s experience of adopting their own little girl, this story is told from the brother’s point of view as he lovingly anticipates meeting his sister-to-be from China.
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Based on a real-life incident from the author’s childhood in Korea, this beautifully rendered book captures one stormy day when the skies seem to rain the most delicious peaches. The thoughtful young Choi worries...
Wonderful illustrations recount a kitten’s first outside romp in search of an elusive butterfly.
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The Patiently Tenacious Paula Yoo
When Paula Yoo got her first official rejection from a publisher, she ripped up the letter and threw a bona fide temper tantrum. She...
A colorful, fun, amazing read displaying everyday lives of children from all over India as they go to school — on a mountaintop, outside under a mango tree,...
Despite the bombs falling from the sky, a devoted librarian manages to safely rescue thousands of books before the library burns down. An inspiring tale for anyone who loves books … not...
Photographer Yoshio Komatsu captures the homes of 10 families in 10 countries, including Mongolia, Indonesia, Tunisia, and Bolivia. The photos are paired together with an illustrated glimpse of the everyday lives inhabited within.
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A gorgeously rendered tale about yet another evil stepmother who turns the good and beautiful stepdaughter into the Loathsome Dragon, awaiting three kisses from her beloved but missing brother. Of course, since Bruno Bettelheim...
While waiting for a batch of cookies to come out of the oven, a little boy plays hide-and-seek, counting all the way to 10, finding all the best places where he won’t be found....
Part of the recent Hopscotch Hill School series on challenges young children might face in the classroom. A little girl has great ideas at the start of a project but a tough...
Ever wonder why dogs always check out each other’s waggers? Well, here’s the secret, complete with fabulously entertaining pictures.
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Wanda’s convinced that a monster lives in her closet. While everyone tries to tell her otherwise, Grandma actually confirms Wanda’s worst fears. But Grandma helps Wanda feel much better by making life for her...
A curious little bunny wanders through the colorful maze of plentiful flowers in a cottage garden before settling down for a snuggly little nap. The second picture book from <a...
Here’s a lovely collection of simple poems enhanced by colorful paper collages that capture a child’s wonder at everyday details: from the dawn to apples to the ocean to the snow to fish and...
The paperback reissue of a beautifully illustrated collection of interrelated haikus that follow a little girl as she explores the riches of a Japanese garden, counting all the...
An informative, non-threatening story for both children and parents about a little girl who finds out she has asthma and learns to thrive with it.
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In rural Pakistan, little Rani is sure that her mother loves Bibi, the pet chicken, more than she loves Rani. Rani even secretly threatens to eat the chicken. But when Bibi disappears, and Rani...
Paperback reissue of the inspirational story of legendary Hank Aaron, who first had to break through color barriers in the world of professional major league baseball before he could break the Babe’s record for...
An energetic little girl spends a delightful day with her father, frolicking through the neighborhood playground, landing softly in the safe embrace of Daddy’s hug.
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Sid the snake is anything but sick … he’s just growing up and having a grand old time with his new rattle and his old friends. For the youngest newbie readers, complete with comprehension...