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1) Amah faraway
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Nervous about visiting her grandmother in Taipei, Taiwan, a young girl soon adjusts to her unfamiliar surroundings and enjoys the adventure.
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Bellevue - Kids Non-Fiction
j973.0495 S5552a
1 available
j973.0495 S5552a
1 available
Green Hills - Kids Non-Fiction
j973.0495 S5552a
1 available
j973.0495 S5552a
1 available
Inglewood - Kids Non-Fiction
j973.0495 S5552a
1 available
j973.0495 S5552a
1 available
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"An inclusive picture book that highlights the many contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to the US and the world"--Provided by publisher.
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Edmondson Pike - Kids Easy
E Maclear
1 available
E Maclear
1 available
Main Library - Kids Easy
E Maclear
1 available
E Maclear
1 available
Old Hickory - Kids Easy
E Maclear
1 available
E Maclear
1 available
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Soon after a young girl arrives in Japan, she, her grandmother, her aunties, and some cousins celebrate cultural traditions together while visiting a bath house.
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Green Hills - Kids Easy
E Saeed
1 available
E Saeed
1 available
Madison - Kids Easy
E Saeed
1 available
E Saeed
1 available
Description
Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.-- Provided by Publisher.
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East - Kids Easy
E LaRocca
1 available
E LaRocca
1 available
Edmondson Pike - Kids Easy
E LaRocca
1 available
E LaRocca
1 available
Green Hills - Kids Holiday
E LaRocca
1 available
E LaRocca
1 available
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Bina has three older brothers and this year she wants to make them bracelets for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian holiday that celebrates brothers and sisters--but first she must come up with patterns that include only their favorite colors, plus one unique bead that celebrates their special interests.
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Bellevue - Kids Easy
E Ho
1 available
E Ho
1 available
Edgehill - Kids Easy
E Ho
1 available
E Ho
1 available
Edmondson Pike - Kids Easy
E Ho
1 available
E Ho
1 available
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East - Kids Audiobook
Talking Book E Ho
1 available
Talking Book E Ho
1 available
Goodlettsville - Kids Audiobook
Talking Book E Ho
1 available
Talking Book E Ho
1 available
North - Kids Audiobook
Talking Book E Ho
1 available
Talking Book E Ho
1 available
Description
A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister.
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Donelson - Kids Easy
E Sriram
1 available
E Sriram
1 available
Southeast - Kids Easy
E Sriram
1 available
E Sriram
1 available
Description
A young girl explores the vibrant rainbow of items for sale in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her mother. Includes facts about the items mentioned and markets around the world, as well as photographs taken by the author in her hometown of Chennai, India.
8) I am golden
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Bellevue - Kids Easy
E Chen
1 available
E Chen
1 available
Donelson - Kids Easy
E Chen
1 available
E Chen
1 available
Edmondson Pike - Kids Easy
E Chen
2 available
E Chen
2 available
Description
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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Bellevue - Kids Easy
E Blackbu
1 available
E Blackbu
1 available
Donelson - Kids Easy
E Blackbu
1 available
E Blackbu
1 available
Richland Park - Kids Easy
E Blackbu
1 available
E Blackbu
1 available
Description
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. Includes author's and illustrator's notes detailing their personal experiences, and glossary of Chinese words connected to the story.
10) The katha chest
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Bellevue - Kids Easy
E Chowdhu
1 available
E Chowdhu
1 available
Goodlettsville - Kids Easy
E Chowdhu
1 available
E Chowdhu
1 available
Green Hills - Kids Easy
E Chowdhu
1 available
E Chowdhu
1 available
Description
Asiya loves to visit Nanu's house and rummage through her katha chest filled with quilts that tell stories about the bold and brave women in Asiya's family.
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Bellevue - Kids Easy
E Kelkar
1 available
E Kelkar
1 available
Edmondson Pike - Kids Easy
E Kelkar
1 available
E Kelkar
1 available
Madison - Kids Easy
E Kelkar
1 available
E Kelkar
1 available
Description
"Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage. He especially takes care with his patka--his turban--smoothing it out and making sure it always matches his outfit. But when Harpreet's mom finds a new job in a snowy city and they have to move, all he wants is to be invisible. Will he ever feel a happy sunny yellow again?"--Amazon.com.
12) Meet Yasmin!
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Edgehill - Kids Audiobook
Talking Book JUV Fiction Faruqi
1 available
Talking Book JUV Fiction Faruqi
1 available
Watkins Park - Kids Audiobook
Talking Book JUV Fiction Faruqi
1 available
Talking Book JUV Fiction Faruqi
1 available
Description
In this compilation of four separately published books, Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.
13) The mochi makers
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Edgehill - Kids Easy
E Fujimot
1 available
E Fujimot
1 available
Green Hills - Kids Easy
E Fujimot
1 available
E Fujimot
1 available
Main Library - Kids Easy
E Fujimot
1 available
E Fujimot
1 available
Description
A girl and her grandmother spend the day making mochi together in this gentle and joyous celebration of family, tradition, and the memories that matter most. Includes information on mochi and a recipe.
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Donelson - Kids Non-Fiction
j305.8959 Y225m
1 available
j305.8959 Y225m
1 available
Edmondson Pike - Kids Non-Fiction
j305.8959 Y225m
1 available
j305.8959 Y225m
1 available
Madison - Kids Non-Fiction
j305.8959 Y225m
1 available
j305.8959 Y225m
1 available
Description
"Drawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love"-- Provided by publisher.
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Bellevue - Kids Easy
E Loomis
1 available
E Loomis
1 available
Donelson - Kids Easy
E Loomis
1 available
E Loomis
1 available
Edmondson Pike - Kids Easy
E Loomis
1 available
E Loomis
1 available
Description
In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.
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Main Library - Kids Easy
E Patel
1 available
E Patel
1 available
Richland Park - Kids Easy
E Patel
1 available
E Patel
1 available
Description
Priya lives in the United States and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her family comes from through her Babi Ba's colorful descriptions of India--from the warm smell of spices to the swish-swish sound of a rustling sari. Together, Priya and Babi Ba make their heritage live on through the traditions that they infuse into their everyday lives.
17) Punky Aloha
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East - Kids Easy
E Tuiasoa
1 available
E Tuiasoa
1 available
Goodlettsville - Kids Easy
E Tuiasoa
1 available
E Tuiasoa
1 available
Hermitage - Kids Easy
E Tuiasoa
1 available
E Tuiasoa
1 available
Description
"Punky loves to do a lot of things--except meeting new friends. She doesn't feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother's magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time"-- Provided by publisher.
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Bellevue - Kids Easy
E Tanumih
1 available
E Tanumih
1 available
East - Kids Easy
E Tanumih
1 available
E Tanumih
1 available
Edmondson Pike - Kids Easy
E Tanumih
1 available
E Tanumih
1 available
Description
"A young boy aspires to make a bowl of ramen as delicious as his dad's, and runs into some surprises--both delightful and disastrous--on his first attempt"-- Provided by publisher.
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Edmondson Pike - Kids Easy
E Sharif
1 available
E Sharif
1 available
Southeast - Kids Easy
E Sharif
1 available
E Sharif
1 available
Thompson Lane - Kids Easy
E Sharif
1 available
E Sharif
1 available
Description
Bushra and her brother miss their mother, including the way she made their favorite dish, kubbat halab, which had no equal--so Bushra, her brother, and their father set out to learn how to make this special treat. Includes information on and a recipe for this Iraqi specialty.
20) A sari for Ammi
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Green Hills - Kids Easy
E Nainy
1 available
E Nainy
1 available
Hadley Park - Kids Easy
E Nainy
1 available
E Nainy
1 available
North - Kids Easy
E Nainy
1 available
E Nainy
1 available
Description
"Ammi weaves the most beautiful saris but never gets to wear any of them. Her two little daughters decide to do something about it--break their piggy bank! But when there isn't enough money to buy Ammi a sari, the two girls must work together to find a solution. Will they be able to buy Ammi the gift she so deserves? With a text full of heart, and bright, cheerful artwork, this story brings readers into the home of a weaver's family in Kaithoon, India,...