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Find some books for younger readers to participate in the 2023 Family Read, Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee.

12 lucky animals : a bilingual baby book

Board Book

Introduces the twelve animal signs in Chinese astrology, from the rat to the pig, with their names in English, Chinese characters, and romanized Chinese, a pronunciation guide, and a brief explanation of their main personality traits.

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Amy Wu and the warm welcome

Picture Book

Amy Wu would love to welcome the new student in her class, but Lin has just come from China and does not speak much English, so with the help of her family Amy tries to work out a way to bridge the language gap.

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Chinese kite festival

Picture Book

Animal names and their significance in Chinese culture is explained in simple bilingual text for young readers.

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Dim sum, here we come!

Picture Book

A large family shares the joy of Dim Sum.

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Grandpa grumps

Picture Book

When Daisy's grandfather, Yeh-Yeh, visits from China, she does everything she can think of to make him smile and finally finds a way. Includes glossary of Chinese words and recipe for fried rice.

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I am golden

Picture Book

This moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children, is a jubilant celebration of accepting who you are.

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I dream of Popo

Picture Book

When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong.

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Noodles, please!

Board Book

Here's an alphabet book to set your taste buds aflame. Noodles are a universally loved food, from Ash Reshteh in Iran to Zaru Soba in Japan. In this board book shaped to mimic bowls, readers will discover 26 different varieties as they eat their way through the alphabet.

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One white crane : a bilingual counting book of the months

Picture Book

Simply told and beautifully rendered, this counting board book takes young readers through the months of the year. Each month focuses on a new animal, from seals in May to cicadas in September.

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The rice in the pot goes round and round

Picture Book

Presents a song set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," where a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal.

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Watercress

Picture Book

Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.

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Welcome to Chinatown

Board Book

Welcome to Chinatown. There is so much to see. People practicing tai-chi, shoe cobblers, rows of herbs, outdoor fish markets, and more.

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