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When a young boy and his mother travel to her childhood home in Korea, the town is not as he imagined until he visits the river where she used to play and sees that the spirit and happiness of those days remain.
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Gigi and Ojiji volume 1
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Indian Prairie Public Library District - 2nd Floor - Kids & Teens
BEGINNING READER IWAI
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BEGINNING READER IWAI
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"Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji--Japanese grandpa--to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji?"--
3) I am golden
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PICTURE ME SELF ESTEEM CHEN
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PICTURE ME SELF ESTEEM CHEN
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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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Indian Prairie Public Library District - 2nd Floor New
PICTURE PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS LIU
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PICTURE PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS LIU
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"Millie makes a special batch of dumplings filled with love that Laolao will never forget after she falls ill"--
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Indian Prairie Public Library District - 2nd Floor New
PICTURE STORIES MINDFULNESS LAROCCA
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PICTURE STORIES MINDFULNESS LAROCCA
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When his grandfather, who makes masala chai each morning for the family, sprains his ankle, impatient Aarav decides to make the chai himself, but when his rushing causes him to miss some crucial steps, he must learn to slow down to get the recipe right.
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Amy Wu volume 1
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PICTURE STORIES FOOD ZHANG
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PICTURE STORIES FOOD ZHANG
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Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly.
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PICTURE PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS YEE
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PICTURE PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS YEE
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READ-ALONG VOX YEE
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READ-ALONG VOX YEE
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"A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can't take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals...
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PICTURE NATURE GARDENS UEGAKI
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PICTURE NATURE GARDENS UEGAKI
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"A young girl finds a way to give the gift of a traditional Japanese garden back to her beloved grandfather and accept a difficult change."--
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PICTURE PEOPLE DAD PHI
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PICTURE PEOPLE DAD PHI
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"As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam"--
10) Our favorite day
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PICTURE ME MY DAY OH
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PICTURE ME MY DAY OH
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Follows Papa and his granddaughter as they spend another Thursday together.
11) Drawn together
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PICTURE PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS LE
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PICTURE PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS LE
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A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.
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PICTURE ME BODY HO
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PICTURE ME BODY HO
3 available
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"A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her...
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PICTURE PEOPLE FAMILY GIANG
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PICTURE PEOPLE FAMILY GIANG
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Ginger and Chrysanthemum are opposites, but they are cousins, as close as two peas in a pod. But planning Grandma's birthday together is a challenge. There are presents to buy, decorations to pick, and a cake to bake together. Is this a recipe for disaster?
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PICTURE ME 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL KIM
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PICTURE ME 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL KIM
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"Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up. With a spark of imagination, she makes up a new game and leads her classmates on a parade to remember! Danbi Leads the School Parade introduces...
15) I dream of Popo
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PICTURE PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS BLACKBURNE
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PICTURE PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS BLACKBURNE
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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.