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Basho and the River Stones by Tim Myers JP MYE
Tricked by a fox into giving up his share of cherries, a famous Japanese poet is inspired to write a haiku. The fox, humbled by the poet’s attitude, devises another trick to set things right.
Bee-bim Bop! by Linda Park JP PAR
A Korean child helps with the shopping, food preparation, and table setting as she waits for her favorite meal, bee-bim-bop.
Bringing in The New Year by Grace Lin JP LIN
A Chinese-American family prepare for the new year.
Butterflies for Kiri by Cathryn Falwell JP FAL
When Kiri, a Japanese American girl, tries to use her new origami set she finds it just about impossible. But by using her own talents, she makes something very special.
Chopsticks by Jon Berkley JP BER
Chopsticks is a small mouse living on a floating restaurant in Hong Kong. After he becomes friends with a carved wooden dragon, he gets involved in something even more magical.
Fortune Cookie Fortunes by Grace Lin JP LIN
When a young Chinese American girl opens fortune cookies with her family, she notices that the fortunes seem to come true.
The Greatest Power by Demi JP DEM
A Chinese emperor challenges the children of his kingdom to show him the greatest power in the world, and all are surprised at what is discovered.
In the Leaves by Huy Voun Lee JP LEE
On the farm, Xiao Ming shows his friends new Chinese characters he has learned and explains how the characters are like pictures.
My Mei-Mei by Ed Young JP YOU
The older Chinese American daughter, Antonia, narrates the story of her new sister’s adoption from China.
My Name is Yoon by Helen Recorvits JP REC
As Korean-born Yoon tries to adjust to her new school and new country, her imagination makes things easier for her.
New Clothes for New Year’s Day by Hynn-Joo Bae JP BAE
A young Korean girl goes through the elaborate process of getting dressed up for a traditional New Year’s Day celebration.
One is a Drummer by Rosanne Thong JP THO
A young Chinese girl numbers her discovers in the world around her, from one dragon boat to four mahjong players to ten bamboo stalks.
Peach Heaven by Yangsook Choi JP CHO
Yangsook lives in a town in Korea that is famous for wonderful peaches. One year the peaches are threatened by a monsoon, but Yangsook and her village help the farmers recover their crop.
Red Butterfly: How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China by Deborah Noyes JFIC NOY
A Chinese princess who leaves her home to marry the king of another land, but she finds a way to keep a part of her home with her always.
Suki’s Kimono by Chieri Uegaki JP UEG
When Suki’s grandmother visited over the summer, she gave her a blue cotton kimono from Japan. Now Suki wants to wear it on her first day back to school, even though her sisters object.
Ten Mice for Tet! by Pegi Deitz Shea JP SHE
In this counting book, ten little mice prepare for the Vietnamese New Year with a party and fireworks.
Uncle Peter’s Amazing Chinese Wedding by Lenore Look JP LOO
Jenny, a Chinese American girl, is afraid of losing her uncle’s affection when he is getting married. She describes the festivities of her uncle’s Chinese wedding and the traditions behind it.
Folk Tales:
Cloudweavers: Ancient Chinese Legends by Rena Krasno J398 K 2003
Japanese Children’s Favorite Stories by Florence Sakade J 398 S 2003
Korean Children’s Favorite Stories by So-un Kim J 398 K 2004
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