In a tale from the Ainu people of Japan, an elder is awakened one night by a fox who charges that the tribe is taking more than their fair share of salmon from the river.
The Ainu and the Fox
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The Ainu: A Story of Japan’s Original People
The Ainu examines the culture of the Ainu people of Hokkaido.
The Animals
A collection of twenty poems about animals, including the peacock, giraffe, and sea cucumber in both Japanese and English text
Legend Of The Chinese Dragon
Long ago the people of China lived, worked, and fought under the protection of guardian spirits that took on the appearance of animals, but the children grew tired of war and created a new spirit to protect all the people and bring peace.
Lon Po Po (Paperstar)
In this Chinese version of the classic fairy tale, a mother leaves her three children home alone while she goes to visit their grandmother. When the children are visited by a wolf, pretending to be their Po Po, or granny, they let him in the house, but ultimately are not fooled by his deep voice and hairy face. Combining ancient Chinese panel art techniques with a contemporary palette of watercolors and pastels, this story brings lessons about strangers, trust, and courage to a new generation.
Maples In The Mist
A collection of short poems written over 1000 years ago by such poets of the Tang Dynasty as Li Po, Yin Luan, and Du Mu.
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury Of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes
Presents background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals–Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.
My Little Book of Chinese Words
Presents an introduction to Chinese writing, with each word accompanied by a pronunciation guide to the Chinese word, and its English translation.
Six Words, Many Turtles, and Three Days in Hong Kong
Describes the daily activities, school work, and family life of an eight-year-old Chinese girl living in Hong Kong.
The Five Chinese Brothers (Paperstar)
Five brothers who look just alike outwit the executioner by using their extraordinary individual talents.