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Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China adapted by Ai-Ling Louie, illustrated by Ed Young [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Yeh ShenIn spite of the wicked machinations of her stepmother, the beautiful young Yeh-Shen manages to survive her deprived life. With the help of a beloved fish and a mysterious old sage, she even marries...

At the Beach by Huy Voun Lee [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Cambodian American, Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Fiction, Repost, Southeast Asian American

At the BeachAt a beautiful day at the beach, Xiao Ming learns to write Chinese characters with his mother in the sand. To Xiao Ming, the characters are much like drawing simple pictures: a...

In the Snow by Huy Voun Lee [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Cambodian American, Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Fiction, Repost, Southeast Asian American

In the SnowDuring a winter walk through the forest, Xiao Ming’s mother teaches him new Chinese characters, using the white snow to draw the picture-like characters. Delightful companion title to Huy Voun...

Ling-Li and the Phoenix Fairy: A Chinese Folktale adapted by Ellin Greene, illustrated by Zong-Zhou Wang [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Ling-Li and the Pheonix FairyLing-Li prepares for her marriage by creating a beautiful wedding robe. A wealthy, jealous village girl tries to steal it, but magpies carry it away. Ling-Li follows the...

The Empty Pot by Demi [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Fiction, Repost

Empty PotAnything young Ping plants, blossoms. When the old Emperor announces that the child who grows the most special flower from the Emperor’s seeds will become his successor, Ping, too, eagerly participates. But Ping’s seed...

The Magic Tapestry by Demi [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Fiction, Repost

Magic TapestryA poor widow in southern China spends years weaving a tapestry so spectacular that the fairies of Sun Mountain steal it away. She sends each of her three sons one by one to retrieve...

Liang and the Magic Paintbrush by Demi [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Fiction, Repost

Liang and the Magic PaintbrushYoung Liang longs to paint, but cannot afford a brush. One night, a magical figure gives him a magic paintbrush: Liang finds that everything he paints comes to...

Chingis [Genghis] Khan by Demi [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Biography, Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Moroccan, Nonfiction, Repost

Chingis KhanA biography, based on both historical accounts and legends, of the great Mongol warrior and leader, Chingis Khan (aka Ghenghis Khan), who at the height of his career, controlled the largest empire ever created...

China’s Bravest Girl: The Legend of Hua Mu Lan told by Charlie Chin, illustrated by Tomie Arai [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Bilingual, Biography, Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

China's Bravest GirlDisguised as a man, Hua Mu Lan takes her elderly father’s place in the Emperor’s army and becomes a legendary warrior. Even after years of fighting, none of her comrades realize her...

The Cricket Warrior: A Chinese Tale retold by Margaret and Raymond Chang, illustrated by Warwick Hutton [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Cricket WarriorThe emperor levies a new tax on his subjects – to be paid in crickets because he loves to watch cricket matches. The farmer Cheng Ming finds a promising cricket, but his son, Wei...

The Seven Chinese Brothers by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Jean and Mou-sien Tseng [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Seven Chinese BrothersSeven Chinese brothers, who walk alike, talk alike, even look alike, each possesses an extraordinary, unique power. Each must call on his special power to save each other’s lives from the cruel...

The Five Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop, illustrated by Kurt Wiese [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Awful Duds, Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

Five Chinese BrothersFive Chinese brothers look exactly alike, but each has an extraordinary talent. When First Chinese Brother is unfairly sentenced to death, the other brothers each call on their special talents to save...

Red Thread by Ed Young [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Red Thread.YoungA matchmaker reveals to Wei Gu who his wife will be. The old man explains that at birth, couples are bound together by a red thread that cannot be broken. But Wei’s chosen mate,...

Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China by Ed Young [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Lon Po PoA mother makes a birthday visit to her own mother, leaving her three daughters at home with the warning to keep the doors locked. An old wolf, disguised as the birthday grandmother...

Little Plum by Ed Young [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Little PlumA childless, elderly couple long for a child, "even if he were only as big as a plum seed." Indeed, the woman bears Little Plum, who never grows larger than a plum seed. But...

Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac by Ed Young [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Cat and RatAn adaptation of how the 12 animals of the zodiac were selected: the Jade Emperor announced a race in which the first 12 animals who crossed the finish line would represent the...

The Night Visitors by Ed Young [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Night VisitorsHo Kuan is ordered by his father to seal the storehouse or he will flood it to kill the ants who have stolen the grain. That night, Ho’s dreams take him on a journey...

The Man Who Tricked a Ghost by Laurence Yep, illustrated by Isadore Seltzer [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Man Who Tricked a GhostOne dark night, Sung – a man who is not afraid of anything – meets up with a ghost who happens to be on his way to scare...

The Shell Woman and the King adapted by Laurence Yep, illustrated by Ming-Yi Yang [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Shell Woman and the KingLong ago, Uncle Wu fell in love with and married Shell, a beautiful woman who is able to transform herself into a seashell. The evil king hears about...

The Ghost Fox by Laurence Yep, illustrated by Jean and Mou-sien Tseng [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Middle Grade Readers, Repost

Ghost FoxA modern adaptation of a 17th-century Chinese ghost story. Big Lee goes on a sea voyage, entrusting the safety of his wife to his young son, Little Lee. Little Lee quickly becomes aware that...

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