La Mariposa -- by Francisco Jiménez (Author) (Book - Child)
Product Description "In his first year of school, Francisco understands little of what his teacher says. But he is drawn to the silent, slow-moving caterpillar in the jar next to his desk. He knows...
Ages 4 years - 8 years.
Liliana's Grandmothers -- by Leyla Torres (Author) (Book - Child)
Product Description "A gentle, loving look at grandmothers. Liliana's grandmother Mima lives up the street, does yoga exercises, and likes crossword puzzles. Liliana's other grandmother, Mama...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The Clay Marble -- by Minfong Ho (Author) (Book - Child)
From Publishers Weekly "Dara's is one of the thousands of Cambodian families separated or destroyed by war, but there is hope as she and her brother and mother head for a refugee camp on the Thailand...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
If It Hadn't Been for Yoon Jun -- by Marie Lee (Author) (Book - Child)
Product Description "Adopted as a baby, 12-year-old Alice Larsen is of Korean heritage but feels 100% American. Then Yoon Jun, a Korean immigrant, moves to her small Minnesota town, and Alice's...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The Land I Lost: Adventures of a Boy In Vietnam -- by Huynh Nhuong (Author) (Book - Child)
From Publishers Weekly "The author grew up in a hamlet in the central highlands of Vietnam, and these are his stories of that childhood. PW called it "a collection of beautifully written, true...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Bracelet -- by Yoshiko Uchida (Author) (Book - Child)
Product Description "The year is 1942 and America is at war with Japan. All Japanese-Americans are being sent to live in internment camps for the duration of the war, including seven-year-old Emi and...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The Friends -- by Kazumi Yumoto (Author) (Book - Parent/Child)
Product Description "In this award-winning book from Japan, three young boys curious about death learn--and teach--some valuable lessons about life and friendship."
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Grandpa's Corner Store -- by Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan (Author) (Book - Child)
Product Description "When a giant new supermarket moves into the neighborhood, Lucy's grandpa plans to sell his store. But with the help of friends and neighbors, Lucy is determined to keep this from...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Yoko -- by Rosemary Wells (Author) (Book - Child)
Product Description "A thoughtful teacher, a hungry friend, and International Food Day solve little Yoko's dilemma when her classmates begin making fun of her sushi lunch."
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The Flute Player/La Flautista -- by Robyn Eversole (Author) (Book - Child)
Product Description "When a flute's owner believes it to be in need of repair, a little girl blows out butterflies, an owl, two fish, a nightingale, green leaves, and a great bunch of goose feathers....
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)