The Dragon New Year: A Chinese Legend by David Bouchard, illustrated by Zhong-Yang Huang

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Every spring, a clash of cymbals, a splash of colourful fireworks, and the Dragon Dance announce the beginning of the Chinese New Year. But how, in the mists of time, did these traditional celebrations begin? Join a wise, old grandmother and her innocent, young granddaughter in this charming and masterfully illustrated follow-up to David Bouchard and Zhong-Yang Huang's The Great Race. In The Dragon New Year, author Bouchard spins an enticing tale involving a monstrous sea dragon, a mother's sorrow, and a magical Buddha. Combined with bold and imaginative illustrations by acclaimed artist Huang, this story of courage and kindness, love and revenge will delight both children and adults alike.

Could Tea Monkeys by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham, illustrated by Juan Wijngaard

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Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet and his wife, Elspeth Graham, team up for a captivating, lushly illustrated tale evoking a Chinese legend. A Junior Library Guild Selection Tashi lives in a tiny village at the foot of the mountains, below the tea plantations where her mother works. When her mother falls ill, Tashi goes alone to the plantation, hoping to earn money for the doctor. But she is far too small to harvest the tender shoots, and her clumsy efforts anger the cruel Overseer. She is desolate, until - chack-chack-chack! - something extraordinary happens. Inspired by a centuries-old legend of tea-picking monkeys, here is a richly told tale full of vivid characters: the heartless Overseer, the enigmatic Royal Tea Taster, and - far away - an empress with a penchant for tea.

Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes by Roseanne Thong, illustrated by Grace Lin

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From round rice bowls to square pizza boxes, a little girl's neighbourhood becomes a discovery ground of shapes in this lyrical picture book. The bright, whimsical art illustrates many Chinese objects, and a short glossary explains their cultural significance.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

From chapters.ca: This Newbery Honor book features magic, adventure, friendship, and even a dragon who can't fly! In the valley of Fruitless Mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer.

Zen Ghosts by Jon J Muth

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On Halloween, Stillwater the panda, who dons a spooky costume and mask, promises his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl a spine- tingling ghost story to be told by a mysterious storyteller. The storyteller - who looks remarkably like Stillwater - tells the children an unforgettable ancient Zen story about a girl named Senjo who hopes to marry Ochu, the boy next door. But Senjo's parents have different plans for her future. The story of Senjo was originally written down by a Chinese Buddhist Monk Master named Wu- men Hui- hai in the early 13th Century. This type of story, called a Koan, is used by students of Zen to attain enlightenment. It provokes thought and conversation - yet has no concrete answers. With Zen Ghosts, Muth has once again presented an original, beautifully crafted story, perfect for Hallowe'en - or any time.

Red Butterfly: How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China by Deborah Noyes, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

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This enchanting tale of hidden beauty and fierce courage offers the story of a young Chinese princess who must leave her fathers home of many splendors to marry the king of a far- off land. Her clever plan to ensure her cherished home is with her always continues to live in legend.

Instruments of Death by Steward Ross

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Combining the excellence of DK Readers with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings - such as ancient Egypt and Rome - as the backdrops for tales of murder, betrayal, and revenge!

What the Rat Told Me: A Legend of the Chinese Zodiac by Marie Sellier, Catherine Louis, and Wang Fei

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A wonderful introduction for young readers to the Chinese zodiac adapted from a Chinese Buddhist legend dating from the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Illustrated by the critically acclaimed team of author, illustrator, and calligrapher that created The Legend of the CHinese Dragon.

Beyond the Great Mountains: A Visual Poem About China by Ed Young

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Ed Young's spare prose, as lovely as a rice- paper painting, describes in measured detail the beautiful and mystical land that the author so clearly loves. The unique format and gorgeous paper -collage illustrations, highlighted with Chinese characters, combine to convey the many facets of China to form a poetic picture of the land's grace, depth, and majesty.

Happy Belly, Happy Smile by Rachel Isadora

Every Friday night, Louie visits his grandfather's Chinese restaurant. With Louie, we go "backstage" into the kitchen where deft chefs chop vegetables, deliveries are prepared, and waiters call out orders. Then it's off to the dining room where Grandpa orders a few dishes that don't appeal to Louie: whole fish on a platter and freshly boiled crabs, and a few that do: steamed dumplings and shrimp chow mein. Then Louie meets up with his friend, Franklin (from Rachel's previous book, Yo, Jo!) and Louie gets his fortune: "Happy food, happy belly, happy smile."

Fu Finds the Way by John Rocco

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When the warrior Chang challenges young Fu to a duel, Fu panics. His only hope is that the Master will train him, just as he's trained all the young warriors of the village. But instead of teaching Fu to fight, the Master teaches him to pour tea. Fu learns purpose, flow, and patience in the process, but will it be enough to defeat the mighty Chang?

I See the Sun in China by Dedie King

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Although more and more children today are exposed - via the Internet and television - to how people live in various parts of the world, it is important that from a very young age children learn that not everyone lives the way they do. In I See the Sun in China, readers follow a young girl as she travels from a small town in China to the city of Shanghai to spend time with her aunt. After waking and watching her grandfather do his Tai Chi, she eats her congee before leaving for the ferry. Her day in Shanghai with Auntie includes lunch, shopping, tea in the park, supper in a restaurant, and contemplation about her day as she gos to sleep. The text is shown in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

The 39 Clues Book Eight: The Emperor's Code by Gordon Korman

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As the race to find the 39 Clues builds to its explosive finish, Amy and Dan must explore an ancient culture and steal a Clue guarded by thousands of the world's best- trained soldiers. It's the most dangerous Clue search yet. As their enemies crowd in, Amy and Dan find themselves separated for the first time ever. The choice lies before them - find the next Clue, or find their way back to each other.

Ruby Lu, Brave and True by Lenore Look, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf

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Most days the best thing about being Ruby is everything. Like when she's the star of her own backyard magic show. Or when she gives a talk at the school safety assembly on the benefits of reflective tape. Or when she rides the No. 3 bus all the way to Chinatown to visit GungGung and PohPoh. And then there are the days when it's very hard to be Ruby. Like when her mom suggests Chinese school on Saturdays. Or when her little brother, Oscar, spills all of Ruby's best magician secrets. Or when her parents don't think she's old enough to drive!

My First Chinese New Year by Karen Katz

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Hooray! Hooray! Soon it will be Chinese New Year. A fun and colorful way to introduce the Chinese New Year to young readers Chinese New Year is a time of new beginnings. Follow one little girl as she learns how to welcome the coming year and experience all the festivities surrounding it. This warm and lively introduction to a special holiday will make even the youngest child want to start a Chinese New Year tradition!

Chee-Lin: A Giraffe's Journey by James Rumford

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Eighty years before Columbus, China sent ships to explore the world. The Chinese discovered many marvellous things, but one discovery stood out above the others: the chee- lin. This chee- lin was just a giraffe, but to the Chinese it was an omen of good fortune so rare that it had appeared only once before at the birth of Confucius. In a storybook in which each page evokes the richness of faraway places and long- ago days, James Rumford traces the chee- lins journey from Africa to Bengal to China, weaving a tale not just of a giraffe but of the people he meets along the way. Chee-lin is a story for all time: of captivity and struggle, friendship and respect.

Zen Ties by Jon J. Muth

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Zen Ties is a disarming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.

see also: Zen Shorts

The Paper Crane by Molly Bang, translated by Mao J. Vang

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A mysterious man enters a restaurant and pays for his dinner with a paper crane that magically comes alive and dances.

Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth

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With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth - and Stillwater the bear - presents three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.

The Pet Dragon by Christoph Niemann

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Meet Lin and her pet dragon! When the dragon mysteriously disappears, Lin sets off on a journey to find her best friend...and readers set off on a journey of learning and discovery. By ingeniously integrating written Chinese characters into the illustrations as the story progresses, Christoph Niemann has created a book that is engrossing, unique, and memorable. The Pet Dragon is a playful introduction to the fascinating world of Chinese language and culture...and a terrific story to share with children everywhere. You are invited to join Lin for an adventure you will not soon forget!