Born into a family with artistry in their fingers, Lyza laments that her only talent is carving letters into wood. That is until her life is turned upside down when her mother succumbs to the influenza pandemic of 1918, which is devastating their small coastal town in Maine. With her mother gone, Lyza must protect her eccentric father, who runs the risk of being committed, especially now that he claims he’s waiting for the return of hi ...
New York Times BestsellerYu-ning thinks her perfect life on Rainbow Island will never end—until a nasty dragon called the Obsidigon returns from beyond the grave. Now her beloved island is in flames, her best friend has been kidnapped, and the island’s Sacred Crystals have been stolen. To make matters worse, she must venture into the dark corners of the world to uncover secrets best ignored, find a weapon thought long destroye ...
Ist das nicht ungerecht? Laura hat ihren eigenen Stern, mit dem sie so tolle Abenteuer erleben kann. Aber Tommy, ihr kleiner Bruder findet es total blod, dass er keinen Stern fur sich alleine hat. Und obwohl Tommy manchmal eine ganz schone Nervensage sein kann – wie kleine Bruder eben so sind – hat Laura ihn sehr lieb. Und so begebn sich die beiden auf eine abenteuerliche Reise auf der Suche nach einem Stern fur Tommy… Das Horbuch zum Musical – ...
With beautiful illustrations done in the traditional Balinese style, this multicultural children's book celebrates an important Balinese festival.The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma (disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus, who believe that during these ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained.Using ...
This classic children's storybook is about Michiko—a little Japanese girl—who, all alone, makes the long journey from a small country village in Japan to her new home and life in Brooklyn Heights.Michiko and her readers share many experiences—some happy, some sad, some surprising, and some just funny—as Michiko learns how life is lived in America.Immediately Michiko learns that Japan and America are quit ...
Ride on a rhino, enter a mandala, or climb Mt. Fuji! Asia is an entire world of wonderful places to go and things to see and do! Exploring other cultures is a favorite classroom activity for teachers and students alike. Now, author Sue DiCicco draws on her background as a writer, illustrator, sculptor, and former Disney animator to take kids on an imaginative tour of China, Japan, Korea, India, and beyond through artifacts on display at the As ...
A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young woman's eyes. Born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father in 1997, Christine Mari Inzer spent her early years in Japan and relocated to the United States in 2003. The summer before she turned sixteen, she returned to Tokyo, making a solo journey to get reacquainted with her birthplace. Thro ...
All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand. Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land—experienced its fasci ...
Children of the Sun is a children's book about a little Christian boy's time spent growing up in 1960's Japan.It contains photographs and illustrations to accompany the many fun and interesting stories, anecdotes and poems throughout this classic Japanese children's book.Kids and parents will learn about Japanese culture and history from a Christian perspective—something very unique indeed! ...
