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Picture Books
Picture Books
Hot Pot Night! by Vincent Chen
In this version of the classic Stone Soup tale, nobody in the apartment building has enough ingredients for dinner, so a Taiwanese child suggests that they have a community hot pot night. Everybody contributes something, bringing their diverse community together for a delicious meal. Includes a recipe for hot pot.
Leila in Saffron by Rukhsanna GuidrozShy and unsure of herself, Leila discovers all the things that make her special with the loving help of her Naani.
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho
A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister.
Eyes that Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho
When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary.
You Are My Favorite Color by Gillian SzeA lyrical story of parental love that celebrates and takes pride in the many shades of brown skin is told through warm and vivid poetry that empowers as it embraces.
Finding Papa by Angela Pham KransYoung Mai and her mother embark on a long, perilous journey from Vietnam to America to find Papa, who left ahead of them to start a better life for their family.
One Day by Joanna HoSummary
Sari-Sari Summers by Lynnor BontigaoSummary
Sora's Seashells by Helena Ku RheeSummary
Summer is for Cousins by Rajani LaRoccaSummary
Masala Chai Fast and Slow by Rajani LaRoccaSummary
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The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar"Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage. He especially takes care with his patka--his turban--smoothing it out and making sure it always matches his outfit. But when Harpreet's mom finds a new job in a snowy city and they have to move, all he wants is to be invisible. Will he ever feel a happy sunny yellow again?"--Amazon.com.
Bee-bim Bop! by Linda Sue ParkA child, eager for a favorite meal, helps with the shopping, food preparation, and table setting.
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat ZhangAmy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly.
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