Asian and Pasifika Voices: Picture Books

A little girl follows a strange creature on an adventure through a garden, into an attic, and beyond for an afternoon of friendship and play.

"A grandfather shares his love of gardening with his granddaughter and it keeps them connected through the years"-- Provided by publisher.

A young boy discovers that hard candies will provide him with magical powers.

A young girl leaves her beloved doll behind when she must make the journey from India to Pakistan in the aftermath of their partition by the British government.

"This is no ordinary first journey. The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta, and An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar. On the way, he is confronted by giant crested waves, heavy rainfall and eerie forests where fear takes hold of him. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it...

"Po is a small girl living in a big, loud city who has always had to share her favorite relaxing retreat--the bathroom. The bathroom is a place where Po can be herself, enjoy quiet time, and do anything she dreams of--put on shows, dance, sing, and create whatever she imagines. But her mom, dad, and brother always barge in and interrupt her alone time. She wishes for a sanctuary all for herself. Then one night, Lady Violet, a beautiful toilet guardian,...

"The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with young Xingling! But Xingling is clever and thinks quickly to outwit him with Chinese New Year traditions"-- Provided by publisher.

"Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her!"-- Provided by publisher.

Every morning Papa follows his normal routine. He drinks his tea, waters his plants, tidies up, and takes the bus into town. Papa enjoys his daily tasks, but there's one day each week that is extra special. That's the day he might visit the craft store, get two orders of dumplings to go, and possibly pick some flowers he sees along the path. With its spare text and wonderfully warm watercolor and cut-paper illustrations just begging to be pored over,...

When a boy spots a young tree in the middle of the path that runs through the village, he puts rocks around the base of the tree to protect the tree from being trampled.