Age: Asia

Materials from Asia

The Umbrella Queen

By Book Importer | Published: March 7, 2012

When Noot is finally allowed to paint umbrellas like the other women and girls in her villatge, she secrely hopes that she might be chosen as this year’s Umbrella Queen.  Carefully, she creates serene flowers and butterflies- exactly as she has seen her mother and grandmother do for years. But soon her imagination takes over, [...]

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The Midnight Palace

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

In the heart of Calcutta lurks a dark mystery….Set in Calcutta in the 1930s, The Midnight Palace begins on a dark night when an English lieutenant fights to save newborn twins Ben and Sheere from an unthinkable threat. Despite monsoon-force rains and terrible danger lurking around every street corner, the young lieutenant manages to get [...]

Other Descriptors: Historical Fiction, India, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Soldier Bear

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

Based on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with [...]

Other Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Iran, Italy » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Kokeshi: Aoki

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2012

Meet Aoki! She may be the smallest Kokeshi, but Aoki’s infectious enthusiasm can make anyone laugh. On her whirlwind trip to Tokyo, she will ride a high-speed train, dance under cherry blossom trees, and visit a zen garden. With sneak-peek flaps, fun die-cuts, and lavish gatefolds, this interactive exploration will enchant Kokeshi fans of all [...]

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Kokeshi: Yumi

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2012

Meet Yumi! Clever and ready for adventure, Yumi can’t wait to play with her friends at Kimi’s costume party, and you can help her get ready! Complete with peekaboo flaps, charming die-cuts, and extravagant gatefolds, discovering a whole new world has never been so much fun.

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Drawing from Memory

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

Caldecott Medalist Allen Say presents a stunning graphic novel chronicling his journey as an artist during WWII, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan’s premier cartoonist DRAWING FROM MEMORY is Allen Say’s own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn’t understand his son’s artistic [...]

Other Descriptors: Biography, Graphic Novel, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Chinese

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This book focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Chinese civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology.

Other Descriptors: China, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Food of Thailand

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.

Other Descriptors: Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Thailand » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Food of China

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.

Other Descriptors: China, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Crouching Tiger

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

A Chinese-American boy gains a new understanding of his Chinese grandfather in this celebratory story of family, martial arts, and the Chinese New Year.Vinson is very excited when his grandfather comes from China for a visit. When Grandpa practices tai chi in the garden, Vinson asks to learn, hoping it will be like kung fu, [...]

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