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Asian Heritage
Asian Heritage
Asian Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,259 books about asian heritage
0–3 yrs
211 books
4–7 yrs
894 books
8–11 yrs
694 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Prince Who Ran Away: The Story Of Gautama Buddha
Anne Rockwell
For the child asking deep questions about why people suffer and how to find peace in a busy world through the story of a
Ages 5–9
Who Was?
Who Is the Dalai Lama?
Dana Meachen Rau, Who HQ
Learn how a two-year-old boy was identified as a spiritual leader and eventually became a Nobel Peace Prize winner livin
Ages 8–12
The Old Woman and the Rice Thief
Betsy Bang
An old woman uses her wits to outsmart a sneaky intruder in this traditional Bengali story of cleverness and protection.
Ages 4–8
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392 books
Allen Say Memoirs #1
Drawing from Memory
Allen Say
A young boy in WWII Japan finds a spiritual father in a master cartoonist who helps him find his identity through rigoro
Ages 8–14
Lost Words
Leila Boukarim
For children processing the weight of a family history or the pain of displacement, this poetic story offers a gentle pa
Ages 7–12
Rise of the Empress #1
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
Julie C. Dao
To reach the imperial throne, beautiful Xifeng must abandon the man she loves and feed a dark, blood-hungry sorcery that
Ages 14–18
Masala Chai, Fast and Slow
Rajani LaRocca
Aarav loves to race while his grandfather prefers to saunter, but when Thatha is injured, Aarav learns that making the p
Ages 4–8
Sona Sharma #3
Looking After Planet Earth
Chitra Soundar
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big global problems and wants to find practical, everyday ways to help their own
Ages 6–9
Basket Weaver and Catches Many Mice
Janet Gill
A little grey cat steps in to help when Basket Weaver is tasked with creating a flawless masterpiece for the emperor’s d
Ages 4–8
Teach & Learn Basic Hindi Words for Children
Hindi Colors & Places
Khushi S.
For families looking to introduce Hindi to their toddlers, this colorful guide makes learning basic vocabulary for color
Ages 1–5
Aisha's Colors
Nabila Adani
For the child who feels frustrated when things don't go as planned or struggles with comparing their life to others.
Ages 3–7
Tilted Sky
Yao Emei
For the child grappling with family changes and the arrival of a new sibling, this story explores finding your place whe
Ages 8–12
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #2
Poppy Song Bakes a Way
Karina Yan Glaser
For the child adjusting to a new neighborhood or noticing a grandparent's memory beginning to fade, this story finds swe
Ages 8–11
The Village Tree
Taro Yashima
For the child who thrives in the outdoors, this lyrical memoir captures the pure freedom of children playing in nature w
Ages 4–8
V. Malar #2
Greatest Host of All Time
Suma Subramaniam
For the child who dreams big and wants to make a difference in their family. Suri's journey to save her family's busines
Ages 8–12
Teach & Learn Basic Hindi Words for Children
My First Hindi Jobs & Occupations
Khushi S.
For families looking to introduce Hindi vocabulary, this colorful guide helps children identify common professions in bo
Ages 2–6
The Singular Life of Aria Patel
Samira Ahmed
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of grief and the pressure to meet family expectations while trying to find their o
Ages 12–18
The Long-haired Girl: A Chinese Legend
Doreen Rappaport
Determined to save her parched village, Ah-mei risks everything to confront the God of Thunder and bring life-giving wat
Ages 5–9
Our Favorite Day
Joowon Oh
For the child who cherishes a special weekly ritual with a loved one. This quiet story celebrates the beauty of routine
Ages 3–7
The Kite Fighters
Linda Sue Park
In 1473 Korea, two brothers must set aside their rivalry. By combining one’s skill at making kites and the other’s at fl
Ages 8–12
Threads
Ami Polonsky
After Clara finds a plea for help hidden in a purse, she embarks on a journey to find Yuming, a girl working in a factor
Ages 10–14
Girls of India #1
Girls of India A Harappan Adventure
Sunila Gupte
For the curious child fascinated by ancient worlds, this adventure brings the Indus Valley to life through a young girl'
Ages 8–12
Mouse's Marriage
Junko Morimoto
Two parents search the sky and the earth for the most powerful husband for their daughter, only to find the greatest str
Ages 4–8
Wabi Sabi
Mark Reibstein
Join a cat named Wabi Sabi on a quiet journey through Kyoto to find the meaning of her name in the beauty of simple and
Ages 4–10
