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Children’s Asian & Pacific Heritage

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This list is for books that highlight the Asian, Asian-American, Pacific Islander or Pacific Islander- American experience.

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1-25 of 48 items

Sakura's Cherry Blossoms

Sakura's Cherry Blossoms

by Weston, Robert Paul

Book - 2018

When Sakura arrives in the America, she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. ...Show more When Sakura arrives in the America, she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. A story of loss and of new friendships found, with the help of Luke, Sakura finds a way to make a new community. Ages 3-7 Show less

When Sakura arrives in the America, she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. ...Show more When Sakura arrives in the America, she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. A story of loss and of new friendships found, with the help of Luke, Sakura finds a way to make a new community. Ages 3-7 Show less

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Ruby's Chinese New Year

Ruby's Chinese New Year

by Lee, Vickie

Book - 2018

As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Ages 4 - 8 As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Ages 4 - 8 As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

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Where's Halmoni?

Where's Halmoni?

by Kim, Julie J.

Book - 2017

Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters. Ages 5 - 9 Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters. Ages 5 - 9 Show less

Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters. Ages 5 - 9 Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters. Ages 5 - 9 Show less

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Feather

Feather

by Cao, Wenxuan

Book - 2017

The great Chinese children’s author Cao's lovely and profound tale of a feather searching for the bird it belongs to. Ages 3 - 7 The great Chinese children’s author Cao's lovely and profound tale of a feather searching for the bird it belongs to. Ages 3 - 7 Show less

The great Chinese children’s author Cao's lovely and profound tale of a feather searching for the bird it belongs to. Ages 3 - 7 The great Chinese children’s author Cao's lovely and profound tale of a feather searching for the bird it belongs to. Ages 3 - 7 Show less

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The Five Forms

The Five Forms

by McClintock, Barbara

Book - 2017

When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! Ages 4 - 7 When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! Ages 4 - 7 Show less

When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! Ages 4 - 7 When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! Ages 4 - 7 Show less

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Dumpling Dreams

Dumpling Dreams

How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling From Beijing to Cambridge

by Clickard, Carrie

Book - 2017

The story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Ages 4 - 10 The story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Ages 4 - 10 Show less

The story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Ages 4 - 10 The story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Ages 4 - 10 Show less

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No Kimchi for Me!

No Kimchi for Me!

by Kim, Aram

Book - 2017

Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her! Ages 3 -7 Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her! Ages 3 -7 Show less

Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her! Ages 3 -7 Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her! Ages 3 -7 Show less

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A Different Pond

A Different Pond

by Phi, Bao

Book - 2017

As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Ages 5 - 8 As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Ages 5 - 8 As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

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Mountain Chef

Mountain Chef

How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook up the National Park Service

by Pimentel, Annette Bay

Book - 2016

A 100th anniversary tribute chronicles the inspiring true story of a Chinese-American trail cook whose resourcefulness during a historical camping venture...Show more A 100th anniversary tribute chronicles the inspiring true story of a Chinese-American trail cook whose resourcefulness during a historical camping venture in the Sierras safeguarded a team of influential writers, tycoons, politicians and celebrities who later founded the National Park Service. Ages 6- 12 Show less

A 100th anniversary tribute chronicles the inspiring true story of a Chinese-American trail cook whose resourcefulness during a historical camping venture...Show more A 100th anniversary tribute chronicles the inspiring true story of a Chinese-American trail cook whose resourcefulness during a historical camping venture in the Sierras safeguarded a team of influential writers, tycoons, politicians and celebrities who later founded the National Park Service. Ages 6- 12 Show less

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PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year

PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year

by Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Book - 2016

When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8. When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8. When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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Are You An Echo?

Are You An Echo?

The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko

by Kaneko, Misuzu

Book - 2016

While the young Japanese poet's tragic life was cut short, her ability to depict life in mid-century Japan delights modern students . Ages 9 - 14. While the young Japanese poet's tragic life was cut short, her ability to depict life in mid-century Japan delights modern students . Ages 9 - 14. Show less

While the young Japanese poet's tragic life was cut short, her ability to depict life in mid-century Japan delights modern students . Ages 9 - 14. While the young Japanese poet's tragic life was cut short, her ability to depict life in mid-century Japan delights modern students . Ages 9 - 14. Show less

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The Nian Monster

The Nian Monster

by Wang, Andrea

Book - 2016

The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8 The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8 The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

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The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence

by Goldsaito, Katrina

Book - 2016

Yoshio delights in the everyday sounds of Tokyo, but when a musician tells him that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for silence, Yoshio sets o...Show more Yoshio delights in the everyday sounds of Tokyo, but when a musician tells him that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for silence, Yoshio sets out to hear this sound for himself among the hustle and bustle of the city. Includes information on the Japanese concept of ma. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

Yoshio delights in the everyday sounds of Tokyo, but when a musician tells him that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for silence, Yoshio sets o...Show more Yoshio delights in the everyday sounds of Tokyo, but when a musician tells him that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for silence, Yoshio sets out to hear this sound for himself among the hustle and bustle of the city. Includes information on the Japanese concept of ma. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

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Lotus & Feather

Lotus & Feather

by Jiang, Ji-li

Book - 2016

A lonely girl finds a friend when she and her grandfather rescue a wounded crane. Ages 5 - 8 A lonely girl finds a friend when she and her grandfather rescue a wounded crane. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

A lonely girl finds a friend when she and her grandfather rescue a wounded crane. Ages 5 - 8 A lonely girl finds a friend when she and her grandfather rescue a wounded crane. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

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The Cat From Hunger Mountain

The Cat From Hunger Mountain

by Young, Ed

Book - 2016

Lord Cat lives a lavish lifestyle until drought strikes Hunger Mountain, but when he goes to seek sustenance, he finds much more than food. Lord Cat lives a lavish lifestyle until drought strikes Hunger Mountain, but when he goes to seek sustenance, he finds much more than food. Show less

Lord Cat lives a lavish lifestyle until drought strikes Hunger Mountain, but when he goes to seek sustenance, he finds much more than food. Lord Cat lives a lavish lifestyle until drought strikes Hunger Mountain, but when he goes to seek sustenance, he finds much more than food. Show less

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A Morning With Grandpa

A Morning With Grandpa

by Liu, Sylvia

Book - 2016

New Voices Award Winner. Gong Gong (Grandfather) teachers Mei Mei tai chi. In return, Mei Mei teaches Gong Gong yoga. Ages 6- 8 New Voices Award Winner. Gong Gong (Grandfather) teachers Mei Mei tai chi. In return, Mei Mei teaches Gong Gong yoga. Ages 6- 8 Show less

New Voices Award Winner. Gong Gong (Grandfather) teachers Mei Mei tai chi. In return, Mei Mei teaches Gong Gong yoga. Ages 6- 8 New Voices Award Winner. Gong Gong (Grandfather) teachers Mei Mei tai chi. In return, Mei Mei teaches Gong Gong yoga. Ages 6- 8 Show less

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Unidentified Suburban Object

Unidentified Suburban Object

by Jung, Mike

Book - 2016

When Chloe gets a big fat F on her family history paper she finally confronts her parents and learns the shocking truth about her family history. She's not Korean after all. Ages 8 - 14 When Chloe gets a big fat F on her family history paper she finally confronts her parents and learns the shocking truth about her family history. She's not Korean after all. Ages 8 - 14 Show less

When Chloe gets a big fat F on her family history paper she finally confronts her parents and learns the shocking truth about her family history. She's not Korean after all. Ages 8 - 14 When Chloe gets a big fat F on her family history paper she finally confronts her parents and learns the shocking truth about her family history. She's not Korean after all. Ages 8 - 14 Show less

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Paper Wishes

Paper Wishes

by Sepahban, Lois

Book - 2016

Manami regrets leaving her pet dog on Bainbridge Island as her Japanese family is forced into a desert internment camp. Ages 9 - 12 Manami regrets leaving her pet dog on Bainbridge Island as her Japanese family is forced into a desert internment camp. Ages 9 - 12 Show less

Manami regrets leaving her pet dog on Bainbridge Island as her Japanese family is forced into a desert internment camp. Ages 9 - 12 Manami regrets leaving her pet dog on Bainbridge Island as her Japanese family is forced into a desert internment camp. Ages 9 - 12 Show less

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All the Way to Lhasa

All the Way to Lhasa

A Tale From Tibet

by Berger, Barbara Helen

Book - 2002

Who will get to the holy city of Lhasa first? The young man who pushes his horse too hard? Or the boy who steadily braves the elements with his trusty yak? Ages 5- 10 Who will get to the holy city of Lhasa first? The young man who pushes his horse too hard? Or the boy who steadily braves the elements with his trusty yak? Ages 5- 10 Show less

Who will get to the holy city of Lhasa first? The young man who pushes his horse too hard? Or the boy who steadily braves the elements with his trusty yak? Ages 5- 10 Who will get to the holy city of Lhasa first? The young man who pushes his horse too hard? Or the boy who steadily braves the elements with his trusty yak? Ages 5- 10 Show less

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Alvin Ho

Alvin Ho

Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

by Look, Lenore

Book - 2008

Young Alvin longs to be like the brave Chinese farmer-warriors of his ancestors, but instead, this contemporary Concord, Massachusetts kid is afraid of everything! Ages 7- 10 Young Alvin longs to be like the brave Chinese farmer-warriors of his ancestors, but instead, this contemporary Concord, Massachusetts kid is afraid of everything! Ages 7- 10 Show less

Young Alvin longs to be like the brave Chinese farmer-warriors of his ancestors, but instead, this contemporary Concord, Massachusetts kid is afraid of everything! Ages 7- 10 Young Alvin longs to be like the brave Chinese farmer-warriors of his ancestors, but instead, this contemporary Concord, Massachusetts kid is afraid of everything! Ages 7- 10 Show less

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Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic

Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic

by Lo, Ginnie

Book - 2012

Set in the 1940's, this picture book memoir tells of how Auntie Yang discovered soybeans, a favorite Chinese food, growing in Illinois. What ensues is a soybean picnic tradition that grows into an annual community event. Ages 6 - 10. Set in the 1940's, this picture book memoir tells of how Auntie Yang discovered soybeans, a favorite Chinese food, growing in Illinois. What ensues is a soybean picnic tradition that grows into an annual community event. Ages 6 - 10. Show less

Set in the 1940's, this picture book memoir tells of how Auntie Yang discovered soybeans, a favorite Chinese food, growing in Illinois. What ensues is a soybean picnic tradition that grows into an annual community event. Ages 6 - 10. Set in the 1940's, this picture book memoir tells of how Auntie Yang discovered soybeans, a favorite Chinese food, growing in Illinois. What ensues is a soybean picnic tradition that grows into an annual community event. Ages 6 - 10. Show less

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Baseball Saved Us

Baseball Saved Us

by Mochizuki, Ken

Book - 1993

A Japanese-American boy learns to play baseball when he and his family are forced to live in an internment camp during World War II. Ages 7-10 A Japanese-American boy learns to play baseball when he and his family are forced to live in an internment camp during World War II. Ages 7-10 Show less

A Japanese-American boy learns to play baseball when he and his family are forced to live in an internment camp during World War II. Ages 7-10 A Japanese-American boy learns to play baseball when he and his family are forced to live in an internment camp during World War II. Ages 7-10 Show less

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Bee-bim Bop!

Bee-bim Bop!

by Park, Linda Sue

Book - 2005

A child, eager for a favorite Korean meal, helps with the shopping, food preparation, and table setting in this delightful rhyming book that will have your little ones chanting: “Hungry, hungry, hungry for some Bee Bim Bop!” Ages 3- 8 A child, eager for a favorite Korean meal, helps with the shopping, food preparation, and table setting in this delightful rhyming book that will have your little ones chanting: “Hungry, hungry, hungry for some Bee Bim Bop!” Ages 3- 8 Show less

A child, eager for a favorite Korean meal, helps with the shopping, food preparation, and table setting in this delightful rhyming book that will have your little ones chanting: “Hungry, hungry, hungry for some Bee Bim Bop!” Ages 3- 8 A child, eager for a favorite Korean meal, helps with the shopping, food preparation, and table setting in this delightful rhyming book that will have your little ones chanting: “Hungry, hungry, hungry for some Bee Bim Bop!” Ages 3- 8 Show less

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Blackbird Fly

Blackbird Fly

by Kelly, Erin Entrada

Book - 2015

Bullied at school, eighth-grader Apple, a Filipino American who loves the music of the Beatles, decides to change her life by learning how to play the guitar. Ages 7 - 12 Bullied at school, eighth-grader Apple, a Filipino American who loves the music of the Beatles, decides to change her life by learning how to play the guitar. Ages 7 - 12 Show less

Bullied at school, eighth-grader Apple, a Filipino American who loves the music of the Beatles, decides to change her life by learning how to play the guitar. Ages 7 - 12 Bullied at school, eighth-grader Apple, a Filipino American who loves the music of the Beatles, decides to change her life by learning how to play the guitar. Ages 7 - 12 Show less

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Cora Cooks Pancit

Cora Cooks Pancit

by Lazo Gilmore, Dorina K.

Book - 2009

When all her older siblings are away, Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Ages 4- 9 When all her older siblings are away, Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Ages 4- 9 Show less

When all her older siblings are away, Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Ages 4- 9 When all her older siblings are away, Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Ages 4- 9 Show less

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