Helen Wang

Taken in by a poor family in a rural village after the death of her father, Sunflower bonds with the family's only child, Bronze, who has not spoken since being traumatized by a terrible fire.

Ah Mei has always been close to her French grandmother, Nainai, and is proud to look like her. But in their home city of Shanghai, many people are suspicious of their European heritage and looks. Politics and war make 1960s Shanghai a difficult place to grow up, especially when the family silk business is given over to the government and they are left with their beloved home and little else. Ah Mei and her grandmother suffer, but they are resourceful...

"Every morning, Leilong the school bus shuttles through the city, picking up children as he goes. But a brontosaurus longer than a tennis court causes big problems in the busy streets. The school decides he can't be the bus anymore. The children must find a way to help their long friend fit in"--Provided by publisher.

Bibbit is a little frog who sometimes forgets how to swim-but he's a jumping expert. He can jump very high, very far and in many different ways. But sometimes he feels nervous about what the day might bring-unlike his little sister, who is ready for adventure. Bibbit Jumps is a charming illustrated chapter book, full of rhythm and resonance, from one of Taiwan's up-and-coming author- illustrators.

This book tells a story of long ago, when the sun grew dim. Only the brave little fire dragon could relight it. But how could a dragon so little take on a challenge so big?

Mouse and Frog are best friends. They may be different, but they always find ways to make the most ordinary days extraordinary! Join their adventures throughout the seasons as they find the fun in every day.

On the first day of summer, Millie invites a goat from the city park to visit her grandmother in the countryside. They have a wonderful day, but why does the goat insist it must be back in the park before dark?

Long ago, the sun grew dim. Only the brave little fire dragon could relight it. But how could a dragon so little take on a challenge so big?

Fables and Folktales.

A 2023 Batchelder Honor Book
From acclaimed Chinese author Cao Wenxuan, recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, comes a compelling family saga spanning fifty years and three generations.
Ah-Mei and her French grandmother, Nainai, share a rare bond. Maybe it's because Ah-Mei is the only girl grandchild. Or maybe it's because the pair look so much alike and neither resembles the rest of their Chinese family. Politics and

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