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

When wily animals, everyday people and magical beings come together in a collection of Japanese fairytales, wonderful things are bound to happen

Each story is brilliantly illustrated by a different talented Japanese artist. The tales recounted here are among Japan's oldest and most beloved stories. Entertaining and filled with subtle folk wisdom, these retold stories have been shared countless times in Japanese homes and...

Eleven-year-old Jaden is adopted, and he knows he's an "epic fail." That's why his family is traveling to Kazakhstan to adopt a new baby--to replace him, he's sure. And he gets it. He is incapable of stopping his stealing, hoarding, lighting fires, aggressive running, and obsession with electricity. He knows his parents love him, but he...

A traditional tale from China, which explores the ancient rituals of Chinese New Year, and explains how it s come to be one of the most celebrated moments of the Chinese calendar. Full of drama and suspense, you can t help but be enthralled by this story of man over beast. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina."

"Exciting storytelling and Chinese culinary traditions create a delicious book for young readers."--San Francisco Chronicle

This hilarious tale is redesigned, featuring revised illustrations and a new bilingual simplified Chinese translation.

Long ago in old Beijing, a hungry ghost finds a boy, who doesn't want to become a midnight snack What wackiness ensues when the child tempts the ghost to make the tricky "Boy Dumplings" recipe?

Ying Chang Compestine, an award-winning author of cookbooks, novels, and picture books, lives in the San Francisco Bay...

"Traditional papercuts are perfectly suited to the kite images . . . With its folkloric tone, this stands on its own as a story about creativity."--Kirkus Reviews

The Kang brothers imagine making wings to fly and drive the birds from their rice fields With paper, straw, and feathers, what else can they create?

"With bold black outlines and vivid coloration... the artwork captures the action as the boys exercise their ingenuity."--School Library Journal

The Kang boys don't want their teacher to write embarrassing notes on their hands anymore. Can they concoct a formula for what just may become a very useful school supply?

Molly and her younger brother Michael are curious about the world. Inspired by food, family, and friends, they use a magic suitcase to explore faraway places.

Molly and Michael travel to Shanghai, China in their ninth adventure. They meet a new friend, Nan Nan, who shows them the modern wonders and ancient secrets of the city. There is much to discover, including new games, foods, beautiful places and language Learn, along with Molly and Michael, what makes Shanghai and its...