Riding on the back of an elephant, the author tours a wildlife park in India, observing the hunting behavior of a mother tiger. A trip through India’s Khana and Ranthambore national parks, with watercolor paintings.
Picture Book
Grandma Chickenlegs
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In this variation of the traditional Baba Yaga story, a young girl must rely on the advice of her dead mother and her special doll when her wicked stepmother sends her to get a needle from Grandma Chickenlegs.
Colors Of Japan (Colors Of The World)
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Explores the different colors found in Japan’s history, culture, and landscape.
White Tiger, Blue Serpent
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When his mother’s beautiful brocade is snatched away by a greedy goddess, a young Chinese boy faces many perils as he attempts to get it back.
The Beggar’s Magic: A Chinese Tale
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Retells an ancient Chinese tale of magic in which unselfishness is rewarded.
Why Ducks Sleep On One Leg
The Magical Starfruit Tree: A Chinese Folktale
The Cricket Warrior: A Chinese Tale
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In order to save his family, a Chinese boy turns into a fighting cricket and becomes the emperor’s champion.
The Wise Washerman: A Folktale From Burma
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When the king asks him to wash a gray elephant white, a clever washerman outwits his jealous neighbor and proves the value of hard work and intelligence.
Mali under the Night Sky: A Lao Story of Home
Mali Under the Night Sky is the true story of Laotian American artist Malichansouk Kouanchao, whose family was forced by civil war to flee Laos when she was five. Before the war began, Mali lived an idyllic life in a community where she felt safe and was much loved. But the coming war caused her family to flee to another country and a life that was less than ideal.