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Asian Heritage
Asian Heritage
Asian Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
20 books about asian heritage
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Picture Books
Early Readers
Chapter Books
Graphic Novels
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Yoko #2
Yoko's Paper Cranes
Rosemary Wells
Yoko misses her grandmother in Japan, so she carefully folds paper cranes and sends them across the ocean to California
Ages 4–8
Usborne First Reading
Why the Sea Is Salty
Rosie Dickins
A thief discovers that stealing the King’s most precious treasure brings far more than he bargained for in this classic
Ages 5–7
DK Readers: Level 3 #1
Welcome to China
Caryn Jenner
For curious kids ready to explore beyond their own backyard, this photographic guide offers a vibrant introduction to th
Ages 7–9
Usborne Reading Programme
The Dragon and the Phoenix
Lesley Sims
A dragon, a phoenix, and a very special pebble come together in this gentle Chinese legend featuring simple text and int
Ages 5–7
Yasmin #1
Yasmin the Chef
Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin is busy in the kitchen learning to be a chef, featuring a real recipe and a look at the language and culture of P
Ages 5–8
Yasmin #4
Yasmin the Painter
Saadia Faruqi
Second-grader Yasmin worries she isn't much of an artist, but with her family cheering her on, she finds the confidence
Ages 5–8
Usborne Reading Programme
How Elephants Lost Their Wings
Lesley Sims
Long ago, elephants soared through the sky! This lively Indian folktale explains why they eventually traded their wings
Ages 4–7
Farmyard Tales
Roly-Poly Rice Ball
Rosie Dickins
A poor woodcutter chases his rolling lunch into a hidden underground kingdom where magical mice rule and surprises await
Ages 4–7
Usborne First Reading
The Dragon Painter
Rosie Dickins
Chang is the most talented painter in China, but he leaves his dragons blind out of a mysterious fear in this lively ret
Ages 5–7
Yasmin #7
Yasmin the Vet
Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin jumps into action with her grandparents to nurse an injured cat back to health and reunite the mysterious feline
Ages 5–8
Yasmin #3
Yasmin the Doctor
Saadia Faruqi
When her father wakes up feeling poorly after a long day of puzzles, Yasmin puts on her doctor hat to find the perfect c
Ages 5–8
Yasmin #20
Yasmin the Singer
Saadia Faruqi
For the child who loves to sing at home but feels nervous in front of a crowd. This gentle story helps early readers fin
Ages 5–8
DK Readers
Festivals and Celebrations
Caryn Jenner
Travel across the globe to see how families celebrate everything from the lanterns of Chinese New Year to the candles of
Ages 5–7
Song Lee #3
Song Lee and the "I Hate You" Notes
Suzy Kline
The students in Room 2B are baffled when their kindest classmate receives mean notes, until she finds a clever way to re
Ages 6–9
Spoon and Friends #2
Chopsticks
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Two inseparable friends must learn to function alone after a sudden accident pulls them apart in this clever tale of ind
Ages 4–8
Soar to Success
Jojo's Flying Side Kick
Houghton Mifflin
For the child facing a big milestone or physical challenge who needs to turn their 'what-ifs' into a powerful 'I can do
Ages 4–8
Yasmin #10
Yasmin the Librarian
Saadia Faruqi
Library day is going great until Yasmin realizes her favorite book is gone, leading her on a careful search to retrace h
Ages 5–8
DK Readers
Kamala Harris
DK Publishing
For the child curious about the people who lead our country. This early reader introduces Kamala Harris's journey from a
Ages 5–8
Usborne First Reading
The Magic Melon
Rosie Dickins
For the child who is beginning to navigate the results of their choices, showing how kindness and selflessness lead to w
Ages 5–7
Language Skills Booster Series
ABC มีนิทานแสนสนุก
Pornchai Saenyamoon
For the early learner starting their English journey, these charming Thai stories turn every letter of the alphabet into
Ages 3–6
