When Lin’s beloved pet dragon disappears, she searches for him far and wide until a witch helps her to reach the dragon’s new home. This book introduces a different Chinese character on each step of Lin’s adventure.
Language
Hoomalamalama: A Hawaiian Language Primer
Learn Hawaiian words and numbers, practice your pronunciation, locate hidden objects, then test your newfound skills with a word puzzle. Each page includes a vocabulary list, pronunciation guide, activity, and English translation. Fun for all ages!
Ka Hulu Kohukohu Animal Sounds In The Hawaiian Language
Join Ho’okohukohu, a lei-adorned red parrot, as she flies through the rolling green pastures of Hawaii, meeting up with all her animal friends. The pronunciation guide and Hawaiian-to-English translation on every page are great learning tools, while detailed illustrations and the parrot’s enthusiasm keep you focused on this interactive text.
Ke Nui A’e Au
Beautiful photographs bring to life a delightful story of the choices a child has when he or she thinks about growing up. Traditional, familiar, and unique occupations are depicted with adults and children. Book is written in Hawaiian with an English translation fold-out included.
Ka-Hala-O-Puna, Ka U’i O Manoa: The Beauty Of Manoa
According to an ancient Hawiian legend, Kahalaopuna was the beautiful girl of the rainbow from the famed Valley of Manoa on O’ahu. She was betrothed to marry a chief named Kauhi, whose heart was turned by lies. As the story unfolds, we come to understand two Hawaiian truths, that of pono, righteousness, and aloha, mercy.
Welcome to My Country: Japan
This series introduces young readers to the diverse cultures and peoples of different countries around the world.
Welcome to My Country: South Korea
This series introduces young readers to the diverse cultures and peoples of different countries around the world.
A to Zen
This book introduces Japanese words from A to Z. Book is designed to be read from back to front and from right to left.
Boozhoo
Passing the Peace: A Counting Book for Children
This is an exceptional book by an innovative author from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Not only does it guide the young reader through the numbers 1 to 10, it does so in English, French, Inuktitut, and Inuinnaqtun. The numerical progression in the color images, which are of Inuit figures cut from fabric and arranged anew for each number, is further represented by each figure acquiring a bright red heart, reinforcing the overall theme of friendship among people of different languages and races.