Education Resource Area: ERA (Global) East Asia

A Cambodian girl makes a wish for her poor familys future.

The dolls sat in the toy shop window, waiting hopefully for somebody to love them. 'I want a little girl somebody', said one. 'I want a baby somebody', said another. 'I want a grandmother somebody', said a third. 'I just want the somebody for me', said Sumiko. This tender story will warm the hearts of young and old alike.

Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi takes children on a playful tour of the four seasons.

Take one older, not-so-wicked-anymore witch ¿ add a slightly grumpy cat, and one large bucket of singing shijimi clams, and what you do NOT end up with, (no matter how hungry you are) is miso soup with clams. What you end up with is plain miso soup. What you end up with is a quiet, delicately illustrated tale of another country. What you end up with is a friendship that needs determination, ingenuity, and kindness ¿ but no translation.

When he hears a little girls cry of despair, he jumps to the rescue . . . with an OPEN-HAND PUSH, an INSIDE-LEG TRIP, and an OVER-ARM THROW!Sprinkled with the true Japanese customs of sumo wrestling, this incredibly appealing and bold picture book will win the hearts of boys everywhere.

This irresistibly cute book introduces girls to the Kokeshis fabulous world of pretty kimonos, unique hairdos, cheerful friends, and more Gorgeously produced with sneak-peek flaps, fun die-cuts, and lavish gatefolds, this interactive exploration will delight girls of all ages.

Little Bunny is REALLY MAD at his mommy. She sleeps too late. She talks too much. She watches her silly grown-up shows instead of cartoons. And she gets mad for no reason--like just a few little soap bubbles on the floor. It's time for Little Bunny to SPEAK OUT. And time for a hug later on. With the charming illustrations and spot-on understanding of young children's thinking that distinguished The Snow Day, Komako Sakai brings us a REALLY ANGRY--and ultimately sweet--new story.

The Kamishibai man used to ride his bicycle into town where he would tell stories to the children and sell them candy, but gradually, fewer and fewer children came running at the sound of his clappers. They were all watching their new televisions instead. Finally, only one boy remained, and he had no money for candy. Years later, the Kamishibai man and his wife made another batch of candy, and he pedaled into town to tell one more story--his own. When he comes out of the reverie of his memories, he looks around to see he is surrounded by familiar faces--the children he used to entertain have returned, all grown up and more eager than ever to listen to his delightful tales. Using two very different yet remarkable styles of art, Allen Say tells a tale within a tale, transporting readers seamlessly to the Japan of his memories.

Have you ever been to Tokyo, Japan? Far away, in the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo is a busy city of color, activity, celebrations, super gigantic buildings, and much, much more. In this city lives a seven-year-old girl named Mimiko. Here you can follow a year's worth of fun, food, and festivities in Mimiko's life, month by month. You'll learn about the Doll's Festival, riding the bullet train, the right way to put on a kimono, and Mimiko's top ten favorite meals--just try not to eat the pages displaying the delicious wagashi! Mari Takabayashi evokes the flurry and enchantment of daily life in Tokyo with exquisitely detailed illustrations and descriptions. Her love for the city of her birth blooms in every last glowing vignette.

Five nice mice are sitting in the garden one night when Baba hears faint music in the distance. What can this wonderful sound be? They decide to go and find out, and they discover a fabulous frog concert. But mice aren't allowed in. So they return home and decide to form an orchestra of their own - no frogs allowed. They practice and practice, and finally put on a great show. When all the cheers die down, the mice are shocked to see an audience full of frogs! It turns out that you can't keep good music to yourself after all. Here is a funny and imaginative story, illustrated by remarkably cute art.

A magnificant, spiritual Kung Fu picture book.

How do you say "hello" in Mandarin? Explore the pages of this Mandarin Chinese/English picture dictionary to learn new words and phrases. Colorful photographs and simple labels make learning Mandarin fun.

This lovely multicultural book for kids teaches classic fairy tales in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

In English and Mandarin Chinese, Belle Yang's bilingual board books celebrate the natural world with simple concepts and beautiful, bold illustrations.

Designed to be a child's very first foreign language dictionary (5-10 years).

On the island of Bali in Southeast Asia, rice farming is a way of life.

Twenty-two fun and witty proverbs are assembled together with their corresponding English translations and Western equivalents.