Grace Lin
21) Kite flying
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A girl describes how her family makes and flies a kite.
23) Up to my knees!
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"Mei plants a seed and watches it grow. Soon the little plant is up to her toes, then her knees, then her waist. How tall will it get? Engages young children in exploring informal measurement."--
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
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When winter comes, Mommy makes a soft bed for Little Snow to sleep on, but each night he cannot resist jumping on the bed, causing tiny feathers to fly down.
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Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
OBD Feast on Books - YOUTH
OBD Reading Colors Your World Picture Books - YOUTH
OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
OBD Feast on Books - YOUTH
OBD Reading Colors Your World Picture Books - YOUTH
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As a little girl discovers things round, square, and rectangular in her urban neighborhood, she is reminded of her Chinese American culture.
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Family is important to Hua Mulan—even if her parents don't understand why she would rather ride her horse, Black Wind, than weave, or how her notorious clumsiness can be so different from the graceful demeanor of her younger sister, Xiu. But despite their differences, Mulan has a deep love for her family, especially Xiu. So when her sister is bitten by a poisonous spider, Mulan does everything she can to help, including seeking out a renowned healer....
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Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Kids)
OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
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"A timely and important picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen"--
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"This simple, young, and satisfying story follows a Chinese American family as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Each member of the family lends a hand as they prepare a moonlit picnic with mooncakes, pomelos, cups of tea, and colorful lanterns. And everyone sends thanks and a secret wish up to the moon"--Amazon.com.
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"Award-winning author Grace Lin joins science writer Ranida T. McKneally to get kids talking about the science of food, the five food groups, and what a healthy meal looks like. Answering questions like "why are so many vegetables green?", "What's the difference between brown bread and white bread?", and "Why do beans make you gassy?", cheerful haiku poems and a simple Q&A format make this book a nutritious treat." --Amazon.
36) A new roof
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A boy's roof is leaking, and he watches the process as a crew of workers come to fix it.
40) Robert's snow
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Robert, a little mouse anxious to experience snow, falls out of his bedroom window in his family's boot home and has a snow adventure.