Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> People & Places - Asia

In these charming volumes, Little Mei asks her grandfather about each of the four different Chinese celebrations represented.

He tells her the stories of Nian and the monster Xi (Chinese New Year); Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who loved his kingdom (Dragon Boat Festival); the Jade Emperor of Heaven who ordered the earth to be destroyed by fire (Lantern Festival); and Hou Yi who shot down the suns (Mid-Autumn Festival).

In Celebrating the Lantern Festival Little Mei wants to know why her grandpa is making a paper lantern. Grandpa tells her the story of the Jade Emperor of...

The team is climbing to new heights
The last leg of the race lands teams in the Himalayas, one of the most treacherous mountain ranges in the world. But when a rockslide disaster threatens an old friend, Russell and the team must decide whether to go on a rescue mission or race for the win...

In these charming volumes, Little Mei asks her grandfather about each of the four different Chinese celebrations represented.

He tells her the stories of Nian and the monster Xi (Chinese New Year); Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who loved his kingdom (Dragon Boat Festival); the Jade Emperor of Heaven who ordered the earth to be destroyed by fire (Lantern Festival); and Hou Yi who shot down the suns (Mid-Autumn Festival).

In Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival Little Mei wants to know why her family members have all come together this evening. Grandpa tells her the story of...

Kenzie Gunter, new missionary kid in India, wants a friend but finds one in short supply. When an Indian family with a nine-year-old girl moves into the house next door, Kenzie urges her mom to make an introduction. But friendship in a foreign land proves to be a challenge. That doesn't stop Kenzie, however. Her humorous and sometimes dangerous attempts to connect with her neighbor keep the adventures coming . . . and the surprises

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol in this action-packed storybook! Chase, Skye, Rubble, and the rest of the PAW Patrol are helping Mayor Goodway get ready for Adventure Bay’s Lunar New Year parade. But when Mandy the monkey runs away with the head of the dragon float, it’s up to the pups to save the day. Filled with tasty treats and time-honored traditions, this full-color storybook for kids 3 to 7 is a pup-tacular way to join in the Lunar New Year festivities! Get on the case with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the rest of the...

Since 1933, The Story About Ping has captivated generations of readers, but never before has it been available in a mass-market paperback format. No one can deny the appeal of the book's hero, Ping, the spirited little duck who lives on a boat on the Yangtze River. Ping's misadventures one night while exploring the world around his home form the basis of this timeless classic, which is brought to life by Kurt Wiese's warm and poignant illustrations.

Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in Winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific

#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious

It's the pinkest day of the year Thanks to a magical swirl of pink petals, Pinkalicious experiences a traditional Japanese cherry blossom celebration and learns to fly a kite with the help of a new friend.

This is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Kulwant is a girl who was born and reared in the Punjab, India. From being a young child, she has a recurring dream about the man that she will one day marry in the Sikh tradition. She is an only child and has a very happy upbringing until tragedy strikes the family and her father loses a leg in a landmine explosion. From there it is downhill for the family. Experience the trials and tribulations as Kulwant grows up into a beautiful woman and searches for the man of her dreams. She attracts suitors from all over India and after eventually reducing her offers of marriage to four, she sets the...

Bayani and Ligaya, two Filipino children from a middle-class family, are the protagonists in Across the Seas. They live on an island in northern Philippines where their father is a lighthouse keeper. As toddlers, they never knew what lay beyond their island home until their father received a vacation notice from his home office in Manila. In their travels through various provinces, they learn about unfamiliar customs and traditions and meet many relatives and new friends. Most of all they learn about love, peace, tolerance and kindness to all living things.

This book contains a lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby. 1997 Caldecott Honor Book

There's no place on Earth a flat kid can't go

Watch out, Stanley

Ouch Stanley accidentally caused twin acrobats Yin and Yang to take a tumble, right before their Chinese New Year show. Yang's foot is broken--but luckily, Flat Stanley is flexible enough to take his place. To make up for his mistake, Stanley travels to China to help out--but can he learn all their amazing tricks in time?

We held our weapons ready. I felt power humming through my limbs.

Kimi and her sister, Hana, disguised themselves as boys to learn the ways of the samurai--and to prepare themselves to take revenge on the uncle who murdered their father and older brothers.

After receiving word that their mother and younger brother are alive and in hiding, the sisters set off on a treacherous journey to find them. But giving up is not an option--if they fail, they will lose the last of their family forever.

Don't miss any of Kimi and Hana's adventures