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Little Inchkin $12.95

A re-telling of a Japanese folk tale, with paintings inspired by 19th-century Japanese prints. Hana and Tanjo long for a child. Buddha listens to their prayers - but the baby grows no bigger than a lotus blossom.

Jamil's Clever Cat: A Bengali Folk Tale $13.95

Jamil is a poor weaver who daydreams of marrying a princess and never again having to work his fingers to the bone. When he confesses his dream to his cat Sardul, the loyal cat resolves to make his master's wish come true...

Sam's Passover $12.95

An easy-to-read text from this series which looks at special occasions in different cultures and religions to show how they are celebrated. The text is accompanied by specially commissioned photographs and features ideas for...

The Children of China: An Artist's Journey $11.99

Before coming to Canada, while he was still an art teacher in Beijing, Song Nan Zhang traveled from Inner Mongolia east, south, and north to find and paint unusual scenes of Chinese family life. Here are the children who...

Awakening the Dragon $12.99

In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual...

Nine-In-One, Grr! Grr! $11.95

"Nine-in-one, Grr! Grr!" sings Tiger happily as she returns from the kingdom of the great god Shao. Shao has told her she will have nine baby tigers every year as long as she remembers his words: "Nine-in-one." Bird is...

Aleta and the Queen $16.95

Inspired by Homer-???+-?-+s Odyssey, Aleta relates the feats of women whose stories equal the drama of that great epic. Queen Penelope, left in charge when Odysseus went to fight at Troy, must outwit the traitors in her...

Una and the Sea-Cloak $12.95

Martin can't believe his eyes when a strange girl emerges from the sea. "How can I go home now my sea-cloak is in tatters?" she cries. "When I wore it I could fly, walk, and swim to my home at the bottom of the sea." Martin...

The Farmyard Jamboree with CD $12.99

This Chilean folktale-inspired read-aloud and song will have kids oinking and mooing 'til the cows come home.

D Is for Doufu: A Book of Chinese Culture $15.22

Carefully selected Chinese words and phrases take you on a wondrous journey through Chinese history and through the lives and customs of its people. The meaning of 23 phrases (46 characters) are included in this beautifully...

The Emperor and the Nightingale $12.95

This version of Hans Christian Andersen tales, originally an oriental folktale re-told, is set in mid-19th century China. The text's illustrations present authentic details, from Manchu headdresses to the rose-madder walls...

Little One-Inch And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories $14.95

Ten favorite stories from Japan can be found in Little One-Inch and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, including the wonderful title story that follows Little One-Inch on his exciting adventures. Also included are...

The Bachelor and the Bean : A Jewish Moroccan Folk Tale $12.95

When a grumpy old bachelor accidentally drops a bean down a well, he rouses an imp. In exchange for the lost bean, the imp offers a magic pot that - much to the bachelor's delight- produces food on command. A jealous old...

The King with Horse's Ears and Other Irish Folktales $15.95

Storytelling is one of Ireland-???+-?-+s oldest and grandest traditions, and these vivid tales of far-off days will introduce young readers to the country-???+-?-+s irresistible folklore. Here are brave warriors with...

My Mom Is a Dragon: And My Dad Is a Boar $16.95

Paper cut art has decorated Chinese homes for centuries. These delicate picture show the lunar calendar animals in their finest moments. Read the story of the animals' race to Buddha's court. Then delight your child with the...

Stories from the Silk Road $15.99

Journey along the ancient trade route between East and West. The seven intriguing tales in this collection each feature an important city along the Silk Road, and are filled with adventure and drama, as the merchants,...

A Time of Golden Dragons $14.99

Through the ages, the dragon has been an important symbol for the Chinese. A time of Golden Dragons is the most auspicious possible. In fascinating text and beautiful paintings, Song Nan and Hao Yu Zhang trace the dragon's...

I Love China: A Companion Book to D Is for Doufu $15.95

Based on the 46 characters in D Is for Doufu this activity book takes a closer look at the Chinese language. Readers will gain more understanding as to why Chinese people are artful thinkers, and how that thinking pattern...

Foxy: Finnish Folk Tales for Children $12.00

Foxy tells fables about the cunning fox that rings familiar to many adults. In renditions suitable for children between 5 and 12, Foxy presents these delightful tales in their Finnish versions, with illustrations that...

Bear, Finnish Folk Tales for Children $15.00

This is a collection of Finnish folk tales translated to English by Kaarina Brooks. The characters include old favorites such as Foxy, Rabbit, Wolf and, of course, Bear. The tales are wonderful for both children and adults...