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Introducing "The Curse of The Cat's Eye" by Baseerat Javed, narrated by Michelle Ochitwa – a spellbinding journey that transports listeners into a world of adventure, courage, and timeless wisdom.

The Chinese Lunar Calendar cycles every twelve years, and each year is represented by a different animal character. In this fantastical book, they also happen to be twelve friends that play music together in a band. This fun and education book introduces kids to Mandarin characters and musical instruments.

A collection of endearing and vibrant retellings of Manipuri myths told for the first time ever to the outside world!Discover twelve magical tales from Manipur, the mountain land in the north-east of India on the border with Myanmar. Passed down by learned scholars, balladeers and grandmothers...

When Vietnamese American Freddie Lo finds herself in Vietnam for the first time since she was little, she's not quite sure how to feel. The memories of her extended family are more like distant echoes; she has a tough time speaking Vietnamese; and she can't help but feel like she just isn't Vietnamese enough. Still, this is her chance to reconnect with her family, especially her Ong ngoai—or grandfather—who is receiving a big award. That's when Ong ngoai reveals his secret.

Китайская культура — древняя и многогранная — подарила миру множество открытий: от науки и механики до философии и искусства. В последние годы она завоёвывает все большую популярность. А истоки её находятся в народных сказках, притчах, легендах. Именно в них заключена мудрость, красота и сила Востока. На страницах этой книги вы познакомитесь со справедливым и находчивым судьёй Бао-Гуном, добрым акробатом Минг-Мингом и мудрым старым волшебником, увидите настоящие чудеса и попробуете удивительные фрукты — карамболы.

Thrump-O-Moto is a little wizard and Apprentice Hero who, though sometimes puzzled and afraid, knows that the mightiest forces in the Universe always bow before the Brave and Good. By chance (and a bungled spell) he finds himself traveling not to the shores of Japan to visit his grandmother, but to the Australian outback where he stumbles upon Patricia sitting in the shade. Discovering that Patricia has been caught in the clutches of Nurk-u the Bad, the two of them set out on a Noble Quest to rescue her and defeat the evil wizard, finding the gifts of healing and courage in the process.

Few campers at Camp Apple Hill Farm have found the mysterious cabin rumored to be hidden deep in the woods, but those who have whisper of a mysterious woman who tells tales of horrors beyond imagination. Find out if you’re brave enough for Tales from Cabin 23—the thrilling new series created...

Join Anoushka, Krishna, Meenu and Raghu along with Ajja-Ajji on their adventure to Mayawati, a beautiful hilly region in Uttarakhand. Little do they know their trip will be filled with unexpected magic as, this time, their dear Ajja becomes their new storyteller. Amidst snow-capped mountains and...

Amir has lived all his life in splendour, being the son of a wealthy businessman. But when his mother disappears at his father's factory, Amir is the only one who feels sure she's not gone forever. When a strange jinn shows up on his doorstep with clues to his mother's whereabouts, Amir finds himself following Shamsa into the realm of the jinn – a world of trickery, tests and deceit.

Tani dreams of fulfilling her destiny as a Serpent Rider, fighting alongside an elemental serpent to defend her village against monsters. More than anything, she wants to protect her little sister Ligaya, the village princess who’s tasked with memorizing their community’s history, including the tale of Great Bakunawa, the most powerful and feared sea serpent that swallowed six of the world’s seven moons.

In this hilarious sequel to The Goblin Twins, two Korean goblin trickster brothers find that pranking New Yorkers is harder than they thought! From the critically acclaimed author of If I Had Your Face. After moving from Korea to New York, Doki and his twin brother Kebi have been settling into...

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief meets One Thousand and One Nights in this “action-packed, fantastically imaginative” (BCCB) middle grade fantasy from Rick Riordan Presents author Sarwat Chadda about a girl with the magical power to control the elements with her song. In a land ruled by fierce...

It’s finally summer break, and twelve-year-old Yumi is headed to Korea with her older sister, Minji, for the very first time. She can’t wait to explore the city of Seoul together—but Minji has other plans. The moment they land, Minji ditches Yumi to hang out with their cousins, who are more fashionable, better at soccer, and all-around cooler than Yumi. Lost and alone, Yumi is stuck at home painting with her grandfather. Everything changes when she finds an intriguing ink brush in a neighborhood art shop.

Sesam öffne dich: durch Zufall findet der arme Holzfäller Ali Baba die geheime Höhle einer Räuberbande, in der sich unermessliche Schätze verbergen. Doch der unverhofft erlangte Reichtum bringt allerhand Herausforderungen mit sich: Erst will sein gieriger Bruder Ali Baba den Schatz streitig machen und schließlich trachtet ihm auch noch die Räuberbande nach dem Leben.

The second book in an action-packed middle grade fantasy duology by Gail D. Villanueva, steeped in Tagalog mythology and perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky. Lulu should never have let Maligno get away. Corrupt souls are escaping the Underworld in droves, unrest is...

Riya loves Diwali for the tasty treats but not the darkness and loud fireworks. Can Riya be brave and find a way to celebrate Diwali with her family without being scared? Presented as a 'Once Upon a Time' bedtime story, children will learn the origin of Diwali and how it came to be a celebration of light over darkness and good over evil. Diwali is a five-day long celebration beginning from purchasing silver and gold items, to decorating the home with lights and candles, to preparing baked goods and visiting friends and family, to ending the holiday with fireworks and a celebration of siblings.

La Siberia è un luogo magico in cui tradizioni diverse si sovrappongono. Le leggende dei gruppi etnici locali si mescolano a quelle dei colonizzatori russi, là immigrati o deportati nel corso di due secoli. Ancor oggi, le pratiche magiche degli sciamani sono rispettate nel vasto territorio. Nessun luogo è più sacro del lago Bajikal, il più grande del pianeta per volume d’acqua, che si trova al centro del territorio siberiano, a ridosso della Mongolia. La principessa con la coda è una fiaba per bambini e adulti. Parla di come si cresce e si superano paure e delusioni.

Bu eserde, Tahran'ın yoksul mahallelerinden birinde yaşayan Latif'in gezindiği sokaklardan birinde, bir oyuncakçının önünde kocaman bir oyuncak deve vardır: Püsküllü deve. Bu püsküllü deve, Latif'in yoksul yaşamındaki tek avuntusu ve tek dayanağı olur. Ona ulaşmak sahip olmak istese de bu neredeyse imkânsızdır. Bu yüzden düşlerinde oyuncak deve ile arkadaş olur, birlikte gerçekte gidemedikleri yerlere yolculuk ederler.

Two 601-year-old goblin tricksters from Korea go on an unexpected Halloween adventure in New York City in this tongue-in-cheek story from Frances Cha, critically acclaimed author of If I Had Your Face, and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim. "A sweet, comical Halloween venture...

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...

A thrilling novelization that takes listeners back inside the world of Walt Disney Studios’ live action Mulan film to relive the adventures with their favorite characters, old and new. LOYAL. BRAVE. TRUE. Curious and drawn to adventure, Mulan struggles to meet her village’s traditional...

In this Chinese myth, Nu Wa and her husband, Fu Xi were the gods that created life on Earth. After visiting Earth for the first time, Nu Wa discovered yellow clay. With this clay, she began to create different creatures with the hope to one day bring them to life. From her clay creations, Nu Wa made humans, animals, and all other forms of life. Explore this fascinating myth of the goddess Nu Wa, who has been worshipped for centuries in China.

Savitri, a beloved princess in India, is searching for a husband. While on a journey to meet the princes in the region, she meets Satyavan, a former prince. They soon marry, but Satyavan is cursed to die in one year. Instead of letting her husband go, Savitri challenges Yuma, the god of death. Will she be able to save her husband?

Hoping to avoid war, the Vietnamese king must build an extravagant gate to please the Chinese ambassador. The king’s advisor, Quynh, knows the gate will never please the ambassador, so he must come up with another plan. Will he be able to use the ambassador’s greed and pride against him to save his people?

Ling Li loves to listen to the songbirds that live in part of the Great Wall near her village. After a soldier kills them, she travels to see the Jade Emperor with hope that he will bring them back to life. Can Ling Li meet the emperor’s challenge and save the birds’ song?

It is time for the Chinese emperor to choose his successor. Instead of one of his lazy sons, he decides to choose someone who is not from the royal family and devises a special test. Who will be worthy to become the next emperor?

In this Japanese tale, two sets of fox parents arrange for their children to marry. Everything seems to go as planned, but there’s a problem—in order to secure the marriage, each set of parents lied to the other about their child’s beauty! What happens when their dishonesty comes to light? Will the fox-bride and her husband still love each other?

In a small Japanese village, a maiden is sacrificed to a dragon so their town will not be destroyed. Kotoshi is next to be sacrificed, but she hopes to fight back! Instead of trying to eat her, the dragon asks for her help in return for her life. Will Kotoshi be able to help the dragon’s baby and end her tyranny on the town?

In this Chinese folk tale, an old widow’s son is killed by a tiger. After she demands justice from the magistrate, he grants it to her, but not quite in the way she expected. Will she be able to move past her grief and find a way to survive on her own?

Lion dance troupes from across Asia have gathered in Singapore to challenge the Lion Legends to the race of a lifetime. The stakes? The troupe's future! As jealousy and betrayal swirl, Apple, the Legends' youngest idol, finds that he must be the one to keep the brotherhood together. At the same time, he meets Charm, a fiery, monkey-like tomboy he can't help but be drawn to…