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Big Folktales, Small World - Korean Folktales
A maiden finds help from seven quirky dwarfs after she flees from a jealous and wicked Queen who is after her life. Hungry Jack swaps his...
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Sep 26, 20204 min read


An honest and touching story of grief and recovery: a book summary
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden By Heather Smith and Rachel Wada Theme: Loss and Grieving Ages 6-8 years Excerpt from book:...
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Aug 29, 20201 min read


Rice from Heaven A Secret Mission to Feed North Koreans
by Tina Cho Illustrated by Keum Jin Song Book review picture book [Ages 4-8] Excerpt from book: I am a little grain of rice. How can I...
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Aug 9, 20201 min read


Book review: Who wants Ramen?
Everybody has heard of ramen, the comforting noodle-soup combo. “Magic Ramen” tells the story of Ando, the creator of instant ramen....
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Jun 12, 20201 min read


Sumo Joe (and his sister Jo) picture book review
Sumo Joe by Mia Wenjen; illustrated by Nat Iwata Joe is a Japanese American boy who loves Sumo wrestling, a traditional Japanese martial...
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Mar 12, 20202 min read


Little Sen’s Chinese Holidays
Little Sen’s Chinese Holidays (Written by Yujia Zhao and illustrated by Yulin Li) is a bilingual picture book written in both simplified...
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Mar 9, 20201 min read


Top Korean folktale
An adaptation of a beloved folktale from Korea, Heung Bu and Nol Bu. Bi-lingual text in Korean/English and Chinese/English. Mean and...
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Mar 2, 20201 min read


The Magnolia Sword Ballad of Mulan Book Review ~ culture, history, romance, action, oh my
Book Review for 2020 Multicultural Children’s Book Day Author: Sherry Thomas Description from book CHINA, 484 A.D. A Warrior in Disguise...
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Jan 31, 20202 min read

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