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Asian Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
524 books about asian heritage
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Picture Books
Early Readers
Chapter Books
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Mama's Roti
Raakhee Mirchandani
A single round of flatbread connects families across continents, honoring the hands that harvest wheat and the community
Ages 4–8
I Dream of Popo
Livia Blackburne
A young girl moves from Taiwan to America, keeping her grandmother close through dreams, phone calls, and the love that
Ages 4–8
Two New Years
Richard Ho
For families looking to celebrate their multicultural roots or teach children how different traditions can share the sam
Ages 3–8
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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon #4
The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon
Grace Lin
A stone lion guardian accidentally kicks a sacred sphere into the human world and must team up with a mysterious girl an
Ages 8–12
Love As Strong As Ginger
Lenore Look
Katie joins her grandmother for a long day at the crab cannery and learns that every meal GninGnin cooks is seasoned wit
Ages 4–9
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina Soontornvat
Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in
Ages 4–9
Love in the Library
Maggie Tokuda-Hall
For children learning about difficult history, this moving true story shows how love, books, and human dignity can bloom
Ages 6–10
A Wish in the Dark
Christina Soontornvat
In a city where light is a luxury, an escaped prisoner and a wardens daughter collide in a high-stakes chase that reveal
Ages 8–12
Angel in Beijing
Belle Yang
A lost-and-found tale set in the vibrant city of Beijing captures a soaring journey that reaches far beyond a simple hap
Ages 4–8
Mauntie and Me
Rajani LaRocca
Priya loves her special Saturdays alone with Mauntie, but when her cousin Aditi arrives, she must deal with the sting of
Ages 4–8
Silk Umbrellas
Carolyn Marsden
Noi fears that her days of painting beautiful umbrellas are numbered as the pressure grows to leave her Thai village for
Ages 8–12
Night Sky Dragons
Mal Peet, Elspeth Graham
Yazul loves building beautiful kites with his grandfather, but his father believes only travel and trade are worthy of a
Ages 7–10
Ribbons #1
Ribbons
Laurence Yep
The arrival of her grandmother from Hong Kong means a young ballet student must give up her lessons, sparking a complica
Ages 8–12
Where Is?
Where Is the Great Wall?
Patricia Brennan Demuth
Learn how a massive fortification built to keep out invaders became the longest cemetery on earth and a symbol of China'
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
Welcome to Japan
Caryn Jenner
Vibrant images reveal the height of Mount Fuji, the art of Japanese calligraphy, and the beautiful pink petals of the ch
Ages 5–7
Friendship Dolls #3
Dolls of War
Shirley Parenteau
In 1941, Macy must decide if protecting her beloved Japanese friendship doll makes her disloyal to an America at war wit
Ages 8–12
I'll Go and Come Back
Rajani LaRocca
Love spans the globe as Jyoti travels to India to bond with her grandmother, eventually returning the favor when she hel
Ages 4–8
The Traveling Photographer #3
The Life of Rice: From Seedling to Supper
Richard Sobol
Follow the journey of a single grain of rice from the royal plowing ceremonies of Thailand to the hard work of the harve
Ages 6–10
All the Way to Lhasa: A Tale from Tibet
Barbara Helen Berger
A boy and his yak begin a long, difficult trek toward the holy city of Lhasa, proving that patience and steady steps can
Ages 4–8
Samurai Kids #4
Monkey Fist
Sandy Fussell
The Samurai Kids journey to the Forbidden City to rescue Kyoko and face an evil minister who is dangerously obsessed wit
Ages 8–12
A Taste of Home
Richard Ho
A walk through the city streets becomes a global feast as friends collect ingredients from many cultures to cook a meal
Ages 4–8
The King and the Gardener
Aliki
A humble gardener offers a powerful lesson to a young king. This Indian folktale reveals that even the most powerful per
Ages 5–8
Always Come Home to Me
Belle Yang
Siblings Mei-Mei and Di-Di are heartbroken when their pet doves vanish, sparking a brave journey away from home to bring
Ages 4–8
Magic Tree House #14
Day of the Dragon King
Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie race back two thousand years to ancient China to rescue a legendary scroll before the Dragon King burns d
Ages 6–9
