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Watch out, Stanley! Ouch! Stanley accidentally caused twin acrobats Yin and Yang to take a tumble, right before their Chinese New Year show. Yang's foot is broken, but luckily Flat Stanley is flexible enough to take his place. To make up for his mistake, Stanley travels to China to help out, but can he learn all their amazing tricks in time?

If you've learned about the history of Chinese people in America, it was probably about their work on the railroads in the 1800s. But more likely, you may not have learned about it at all. This may make it feel like Chinese immigration is a newer part of this country, but some scholars believe the first immigrant arrived from China 499 CE—one thousand years before Columbus did!

Holly-Mei Jones has finally settled into her new friend group in Hong Kong—that is until suddenly everyone starts talking about dating. Which Holly-Mei is not ready for. At least she has her school’s Experience Week to look forward to. Holly-Mei can’t wait to show off Taiwan, where her beloved Ah-Ma is from, to her friends. The trip is going to be perfect…right? Maybe not. On top of the pressure to date, Holly-Mei starts to wonder if maybe being half-Taiwanese isn’t enough. In the face of these big questions, will Holly-Mei be able to finally feel like she belongs?

Minni vive en la zona más pobre de Bombay, donde el acceso al agua está limitado a unas cuantas horas al día y en las llaves comunales hay largas filas. Aunque, últimamente, hasta ese poco acceso se ve amenazado por terribles cortes en el suministro y ladrones que roban el preciado bien, un acto que Minni atestigua por accidente una noche. Mientras tanto, en el rascacielos donde acaba de empezar a trabajar, descubre que sale agua de cada grifo y hay incluso una alberca en la azotea. Pero Minni también descubre ahí a uno de los jefes de la mafia del agua.

The real story is about a young princess in China named Ra Pu Zel who doesn’t want to talk to princes or look proper. What Pu Zel wants is to cook and eat in peace, her long hair neatly braided to keep it out of her food. And when she gets tired of everyone telling her what to do, she locks herself in a tower with her dog Bao. Although princes from everywhere try to convince her to come down, it’s not until a young chef arrives with an intriguing food to share that Ra Pu Zel finally has a reason.

Ohayo! It’s breakfast time and Gigi can’t wait to make her favorite meal—Peanut Butter Toast. Yummy! But Ojiji doesn’t like peanut butter. How can anyone NOT like peanut butter? Ojiji prefers Japanese foods—like natto, made from fermented soybeans. Will Gigi learn to love a new breakfast treat? This story highlights the close relationship of Gigi and her grandfather and the importance of trying new things!

Join the fireworks, feasts and festivities, and discover the joy of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. These uplifting stories are perfect for young children celebrating with their friends and family, or wanting to learn about different traditions and cultures. These stories are aimed at children aged three to six for family listening, learning and the development of young minds.

Batu is just an ordinary kid in present-day Almaty, worried about bullies, school, and his mom’s new baby…until the day he meets Aspara, the Golden Warrior. Aspara steps straight out of Batu’s notebook cover—and out of Kazakhstan’s past. Aspara has been waiting hundreds of years to be summoned to the human world and to finally get his chance to search for the Golden Cup, a magical talisman sent down from the heavens. When the Golden Cup was lost, Aspara watched as many of his friends and family were killed or disappeared.

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The Nguyen kids are going on vacation! It’s their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nội’s childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn’t feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors’ room always closed? And why can’t they connect with Grandma Nội using their gifts, the way they can at home?

From bustling Hanoi to the heart of Cambodia, best friends Elwis and Chen are off on a magical journey full of surprises! Their mission? To visit Chen's cousin’s amazing shoe factory in Phnom Penh. But this isn’t just any factory—it's a place where shoes are made like magic, and every room holds something new to discover!

A gorgeous goodnight story that celebrates the nighttime rituals of two young children visiting their grandparents in India. As nighttime falls over the city, two children visiting their grandparents in India find there's so much fun to be had! Whether it's listening to epic stories or observing rituals in the puja room, there are many moments that make this time together special.

Globi besucht eine China-Ausstellung. Beim Betrachten eines Drachenbilds döst er ein und träumt sich ins alte China. Er begegnet einem kleinen Drachen, der seine Mutter verloren hat. Globi will ihm helfen, sie wiederzufinden. Und schon sind die beiden mitten in einem spannenden Abenteuer. Auf ihrer Suche durchstreifen sie faszinierende Landschaften, überlisten einen Tiger, werden von einem Panda gerettet, und geraten einmal sogar in Gefangenschaft. Wieder können die Kinder mit Globi in eine faszinierende Welt eintauchen.

Mach dich bereit für ein weiteres Abenteuer mit Pimpa! Diesmal reist die freundliche, rotgefleckte Hündin ins Ausland und lernt auf ihrem Weg eine Reihe neuer Freunde kennen. Pimpa trifft auf Jian-Jin, einen Pekinesen, der sie einlädt, China an Bord einer fliegenden Dschunke zu besuchen. Als sie dort ankommt, wird sie von Baobao, einem freundlichen Panda, empfangen, der sie auf ein Abenteuer im Land der Drachen mitnimmt. Zusammen mit ihren anderen neuen Freunden, wie Tu dem Hasen und Ma dem Pferd, lernt Pimpa erstaunliche Traditionen und Orte kennen.

Pack your bags and join Elwis and Chen on an unforgettable adventure through Vietnam! From joyful family reunions and delicious Vietnamese feasts to exploring magical factories and strolling through vibrant city nights, this heartwarming journey is a celebration of culture, connection, and the thrill of discovering something new.

Get ready for a super sparkly adventure all the way to Taiwan with Elwis and Chen! This year, they're celebrating the vibrant and noisy Chinese New Year with Chen’s wonderful family. The air is filled with bright decorations, delicious smells of traditional food, and the warmth of Chen’s dad giving Elwis the biggest, warmest welcome hug. Together, they’ll share special New Year dishes, laugh with Chen's brothers, sisters, uncles, aunties, and cousins, and enjoy the joy of lucky red envelopes filled with surprises!

I know I am in trouble, and I know you might not believe what I am about to tell you. But I swear that all of this is true. I could not have got out of trouble by inventing some convenient and completely believable lie, but you know I'm not like that. Okay, maybe you don't know I'm not like that, but it's true. I could have died. I could have been stranded on a galaxy a gazillion light years away from here. Worst of all, I could have been married. Anyway, this is my story.

Farmer Falgu is on his way to the market with eggs, onions, and tomatoes loaded on his cart. During the rickety road ride, unexpected things happen. What does he encounter on the way?

THE HARVEST FESTIVAL of Pongal is days away, and V. Malar could not be more excited for the celebration. With her aunt, uncle, and cousins Priya and Kamal flying in to visit her home in Pori, India, Malar and her parents have food to prepare and a house to clean, so they can be gracious hosts to their guests. When Priya and Kamal arrive, they take over Malar’s room and compare everything about Pori to their home in Seattle. Even when Malar shows them the farm animals and the local temple, her cousins whisper secrets to each other, laughing and making Malar feel left out.

Growing up, Jung-soon spent every moment she could at her grandparents' house. Dressing up and watching cartoons. Dyeing each other's fingernails with crushed balsam petals. Getting the whole neighborhood together to sweep their streets. Falling asleep together...just the three of them, happy. Grandfather was Grandmother's best and only friend. On every Jesa day, during the ancestral ritual, he would gently place the okchundang candy in her mouth, a big smile spreading across her face as it melted on her tongue.