For Kids

by Mel Friedman

HISTORY
2010
HARD COVER
48 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Friedman introduces heroes and history, warriors, inventions, everyday life and trade in this lively, lavishly illustrated primer on Chinese culture and history for young readers. (CHN603, $6.95)

Asian Children's Favorite Stories

by Patrick Yee | Liana Romulo | Joan Suyenaga | Kay Lyons | Marian Davies Toth | David Conger

LITERATURE
2006
HARD COVER
112 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Subtitled "A treasury of folktales from China, Japan, Korea, India, The Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia," this is a wonderful collection of 13 traditional stories. (ASA56, $31.95)

Buddha Stories

by Demi

RELIGION
1997
HARD COVER
32 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Intended for ages 4 to 8, this book tells 10 of the author's favorite "jakatas," or moral tales of the Buddha. She has sumptuously illustrated the volume in gold printed on deep, dark blue (in the tradition of an ancient Buddhist text). (ASA16, $23.99)

China's Bravest Girl: The Legend of Mu Lan

by Charlie Chin | Tomie Arai

LITERATURE
2003
PAPER
30 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The classic legend of Mu Lan is retold for readers ages 6 to 10 in this bilingual edition. Narrated in rhyme, it's perfect for reading aloud. (CHN261, $18.40)

China, A True Book

by Dennis Brindell Fradin

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
1997
PAPER
48 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A slim, illustrated introduction to China for younger readers (ages 6-8). With a color map and nice selection of photographs showing the landscapes, cities, people, and monuments of China. (CHN135, $6.95)

Good Morning China

by Hu Yong Yi

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
2007
HARD COVER
32 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Playing, exercising, resting under a lotus tree: this foldout book depicts the awaking of the day at a typical park in China. (CHN564, $16.95)

Henry's First-Moon Birthday

by Lenore Look

LITERATURE
2001
HARD COVER
40 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Yumi Heo provides the bright, stylized illustrations for this tale of a young girl who helps her grandmother prepare a traditional Chinese celebration for her new baby brother. (CHN562, $18.99)

Lon Po Po, A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

by Ed Young

LITERATURE
1996
PAPER
32 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

This powerfully illustrated Chinese variant on the story of Red Riding Hood features three sisters who outsmart Lon Po Po, or Granny Wolf, who is disguised as the girls' grandmother. For readers ages 5-9. (CHN102, $6.99)

Look What Came From China!

by Miles Harvey

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
1999
PAPER
32 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

An illustrated guide to China, its products and inventions, for children ages 4-8. (CHN155, $6.95)

Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats

by Leslie Swartz | Nina Simonds | Meilo So

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
2002
HARD COVER
80 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A fun guide to celebrating the New Year, Dragon Boat Festival and other Chinese holidays. (CHN183, $21.00)

The Empty Pot

by Demi

LITERATURE
1991
PAPER
32 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

When the emperor distributes seeds to all the children in China and announces that his successor will be the one who one who grows the most beautiful flower, young Ping is dismayed when his pot remains barren. He goes before the emperor empty-handed and is unexpectedly rewarded for his honesty. (CHN106, $17.99)

The Great Wall of China

by Leonard Everett Fisher

HISTORY
1995
PAPER
32 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

In brief text and bold black-and-white illustrations that any age could enjoy, this storybook recounts the construction of the Great Wall of China for young children. (CHN103, $7.99)

The Seven Chinese Brothers

by Margaret Mahy | Jean and Mou-sien Tseng

LITERATURE
1992
PAPER
36 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Seven brothers rebel against a wicked emperor by using supernatural powers in this beautifully illustrated account of life in ancient China. (CHN375, $14.33)

The Story About Ping

by Marjorie Flack | Kurt Wiese

LITERATURE
1971
PAPER
32 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

For readers ages 4-7, this classic tale, first published in 1933, tells the story of a duckling's adventures along the Yangtze River. With delightful illustrations. (CHN101, $5.99)

The Year of the Ox

by Oliver Chin | Miah Alcorn

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
2009
HARD COVER
36 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

More tales of the Chinese zodiac, featuring the adventures of twelve charismatic animals, including the dog, pig, rat and, for 2009, the ox. Welcome the new year with these entertaining adventures! (CHN553, $15.95)

Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding

by Lenore Look | Yumi Heo

LITERATURE
2006
HARD COVER
40 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Chinese wedding traditions come alive in this story of a mischief-making Chinese-American girl who worries that her uncle will forget about her after he marries. With charming mixed-media illustrations. (CHN348, $17.99)

Zen Shorts

by John J Muth

RELIGION
2005
HARD COVER
40 PAGES
YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A charming introduction to the Zen tradition for young readers accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations. When Stillwell, a giant panda bear, moves next door he shares traditional Buddhist and Taoist tales with his three curious young neighbors. (CHN268, $17.99)

Ancient China, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's Past

by Richard H. Levey | Jacqueline Bell

ARCHAEOLOGY
2006
HARD COVER
64 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
COMING IN MARCH

Designed for kids aged ten and up, this thoroughly illustrated guide to the mysteries of ancient China and recent archaeological discoveries includes a time line, glossary and an interview with a working archaeologist. (CHN364, $17.95)

Ancient China, Cultural Atlas for Young People

by Tony Allan

HISTORY
2007
HARD COVER
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Offers a comprehensive introduction to the world's oldest living civilization, exploring history, culture, economy, religion and government. (CHN429, $35.00)

Buddha

by Demi

RELIGION
1996
HARD COVER
48 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Beautiful, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations make this life of the Buddha an excellent choice for children. Intended for children age 7-10. (ASA17, $21.99)

China, Land of Dragons and Emperors

by Adeline Yen Mah

HISTORY
2009
HARD COVER
240 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This history of China for children ages 12-14 focuses on ancient beliefs that still influence everyday life in China and on products used around the world that originated in China. (CHN618, $17.99)

China, The Land

by Bobbie Kalman

HISTORY
2000
PAPER
32 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An overview of the land and people past and present of China, with color photographs. (CHN339, $7.95)

Cixi, Evil Empress of China?

by Sean Stewart Price

BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
2009
PAPER
128 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This biography in the Wicked History series, geared toward ages 12-14, follows Cixi (1835-1908), the last Empress of China, from being one of Emperor's concubines through her devious rise to power to the consequences of supporting the Boxers, an army of Chinese peasants who resisted reform with brutality. (CHN619, $5.95)

Confucius, The Golden Rule

by Russell Freedman

HISTORY
2002
PAPER
48 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An illustrated biography of the philosopher Confucius for readers ages 8 to 12 by Newberry Medal winning author Russell Freedman. Freedman conveys the depth of Confucius' ideas while placing him in his spiritual, cultural and political context. The full page color illustrations imitate Chinese-style painting while incorporating photographe natural elements and frames. (CHN335, $17.99)

Emperor's Silent Army, Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China

by Jane O'Connor

HISTORY
2002
HARD COVER
48 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Visually engaging and informative, this book introduces the Terracotta Army of the first Qin emperor to middle readers. (CHN182, $17.99)

Eyewitness Ancient China

by Arthur Cotterell

REFERENCE
2005
HARD COVER
64 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This handsomely illustrated overview of the history, art and accomplishments of ancient China is terrific for children ages 9-12. Informative text, color photographs and detailed illustrations introduce China's rich heritage. (CHN50, $16.99)

Eyewitness China

by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
2007
HARD COVER
72 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Geography, history, sports, daily life and food are all included in this visually rich introduction to today's China, which like many books in the Eyewitness series includes a poster and CD. (CHN563, $16.99)

Homesick, My Own Story

by Jean Fritz

BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
1999
PAPER
163 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Jean Fritz recounts her childhood in Hankow, China in the 1920s. It's a candid, wonderfully written account of this turbulent time, told from a little girl's perspective. (CHN141, $5.99)

House of Sixty Fathers

by Meindert De Jong | Maurice Sendak

LITERATURE
1987
PAPER
189 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This classic children's novel is set in China during the Japanese invasion as a young boy makes a journey to reunite with his family. A Newbery Honor Book, illustrated by Maurice Sendak and written for kids ages 9-12. (CHN119, $5.95)

Life in Ancient China

by Paul C. Challen

HISTORY
2004
PAPER
32 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An overview of the history, geography, people, arts and culture of ancient China for grades 5-7. Also includes colorful photographs, illustrations, time lines, artwork, and diagrams with captions. (CHN340, $8.95)

Little Green, Growing Up During the Chinese Cultural Revolution

by Chun Yu

BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
2005
HARD COVER
128 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A poetic reflection on China's Cultural Revolution told from a child's perspective. It's a good introduction to China's recent history for young adults or mature middle readers. (CHN239, $15.95)

Mao Zedong

by Kimberley Heuston

BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
2010
HARD COVER
128 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This biography in the Wicked History series, geared toward ages 12-14, traces the life of Mao Zedong, the peasant who rose to the position of chairman of China's Communist party, overseeing both reform and terror during his reign. (CHN621, $31.00)

Marco Polo for Kids, His Marvelous Journey to China

by Janis Herbert

HISTORY
2001
PAPER
144 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Travel along with the famous Venetian and do some things he may have done. (CHN189, $16.95)

Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party

by Ying Chang Compestine

BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
2009
PAPER
249 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This powerful autobiographical novel, set in 1970s China, shows the impact of the Cultural Revolution through the eyes of the nine-year-old daughter of two medical doctors. Geared for middle schoolers. (CHN473, $8.99)

Sweet and Sour, Tales from China

by Carol Kendall | Yao-Wen Li

LITERATURE
1990
PAPER
112 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A collection of 24 folk tales from China, spanning many eras and a variety of literary styles. (CHN370, $7.95)

The Adventures of Marco Polo

by Russell Freedman | Bagram Ibatoulline

HISTORY
2006
HARD COVER
64 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Freedman recounts the fabulous adventures of Marco Polo for middle schoolers in this vivid, illustrated account, leaving to the reader to decide which of the tales are tall or true. (CAS142, $17.99)

The Ch'I-Lin Purse, A Collection of Ancient Chinese Stories

by Linda Fang

LITERATURE
1997
PAPER
118 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An illustrated collection of 10 stories from classic Chinese opera and novels by professional storyteller Linda Fang. With a pronunciation guide and glossary. (CHN334, $7.99)

The Chinese Thought of It

by Ting-Xing Ye

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
2009
PAPER
48 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk, the umbrella, wheel barrow and toilet paper are just a few of the innovations in this entry in the We Thought of it series. (CHN597, $9.95)

The Year of the Panda

by Miriam Schlein | Kam Mak

LITERATURE
1992
PAPER
82 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Rich in detail of the plight and rescue of the giant panda, this chapter book is written for readers 8-12. In it, ten-year-old Lu Yi and his father find an orphaned da xiong mao (giant panda) and nurse it back to health. (CHN105, $4.99)

Welcome To China

by Caryn Jenner

GUIDEBOOK
2008
PAPER
48 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Photographs combine with engaging, captivating stories, catapulting young readers (aged 4-8) on a whirlwind tour of China. (CHN678, $3.99)

Yeh-Shen, A Cinderella Story from China

by Ed Young | Ai-Ling Louie

LITERATURE
1982
PAPER
31 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A southern Chinese Cinderella story, familiar yet distinctly foreign in its details. It's a beautiful book, based on T'ang-era (618-907 A.D.) manuscripts. (CHN107, $17.99)

You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Great Wall of China!

by Jacqueline Morley

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
2006
PAPER
32 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (CHN601, $9.95)

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze

by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis

LITERATURE
2008
PAPER
266 PAGES
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

For ages 9-12. Drawing on her experience in China as a missionary in the 1920s, Lewis illuminates the transformation of 13-year-old Young Fu from a country bumpkin to a resourceful apprentice coppersmith in the dangerous, semi-feudal city of Chunking in this Newbery-winning classic. 75th anniversary edition. (CHN148, $7.99)

American Shaolin

by Matthew Polly

LITERATURE
2008
PAPER
366 PAGES
YOUNG ADULTS

Laced with humor and illuminated by cultural insight, this coming-of-age tale explores one young American's quest to become a kung fu master at China's legendary Shaolin Temple. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults in 2008. (CHN572, $16.00)

Bound

by Donna Jo Napoli

LITERATURE
2004
HARD COVER
192 PAGES
YOUNG ADULTS

In this retelling of Cinderella, Napoli includes all the familiar elements -- evil stepmothers, servitude and lost slippers -- but infuses it with myth and history and sets it in 14th-century China. (CHN236, $16.99)

China's Son, Growing Up in the Cultural Revolution

by Da Chen

BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
2004
PAPER
213 PAGES
YOUNG ADULTS

Da Chen's candid memoir relates to teenage readers all of his family's hardships -- they were victims of communist political persecution -- in China's deep rural south during the Chinese Cultural Revolution of the 1960s and 70s. (CHN677, $6.50)

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

by Adeline Yen Mah

LITERATURE
2006
PAPER
256 PAGES
YOUNG ADULTS

In this retelling of the classic children's fairy tale, set during World War II, Cinderella joins the Chinese Resistance after being kicked out of the house by her wicked stepmother. For ages 10 and up. (CHN363, $7.99)

Red Scarf Girl, A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution

by Ji-Li Jiang | David Henry Hwang

BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
1998
PAPER
285 PAGES
YOUNG ADULTS

An engrossing, harrowing memoir of Ji-Li Jiang's experiences as a teenager during Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution. For readers ages 12 and up. (CHN104, $6.99)

White Ghost Girls

by Alice Greenway

LITERATURE
2006
PAPER
176 PAGES
YOUNG ADULTS

The daughter of a foreign corespondent who grew up in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Jerusalem, Alice Greenway renders perfectly the backdrop and turmoil of China in this haunting short novel about two teenage sisters stranded in Hong Kong in 1967, their father a photojournalist in Vietnam and their mother a lost soul. (HKG31, $15.00)

Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies

by Moss Roberts

LITERATURE
1980
PAPER
258 PAGES
FAMILY

Moss Roberts combed 2,500 years of the Chinese folk tradition for this excellent, family-friendly anthology, decorated with woodcut illustrations throughout. (CHN146, $16.95)

Favorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet

by Koon-chiu Lo | Lotta Carswell Hume

LITERATURE
2001
HARD COVER
120 PAGES
FAMILY

A highly recommended collection of 19 Chinese and Tibetan tales, collected and retold by an American doctor's wife who lived in Hunan province from 1906 to 1928. The illustrations practically leap off the page. (CHN93, $16.95)

Mulan

by Tony Bancroft

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
2004
DVD
FAMILY

In this animated Disney film of the classic legend, Mulan, a young Chinese girl disguises herself as a boy and goes to war against the Huns to help her family. (CHN324, $29.99)

The Magic Horse of Han Gan

by Chen Jiang Hong

LITERATURE
2006
HARD COVER
38 PAGES
FAMILY

This imaginative tale is partly based on the life of 8th century artist Han Gan. More than that, it is the evocative story of a young boy who loves to draw, and paints a magical horse for a great warrior. Stunningly illustrated. (CHN389, $16.95)

The Magical Monkey King, Mischief in Heaven

by Youshan Tang Ji-Li Jiang

LITERATURE
2004
PAPER
113 PAGES
FAMILY

A retelling of 18 classic tales featuring the rascally Monkey King. With accompanying black and white illustrations. For ages 7-10. (CHN344, $8.95)

Tuttle Chinese for Kids, Simplified Character Edition

by

LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
2008
PAPER
FAMILY

Featuring flash cards and a guide for parents, this kit makes learning Chinese fun. (CHN506, $20.00)

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by Mel Friedman

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by Dennis Brindell Fradin

by Hu Yong Yi

by Lenore Look

by Ed Young

by Miles Harvey

by Leslie Swartz | Nina Simonds | Meilo So

by Demi

by Leonard Everett Fisher

by Margaret Mahy | Jean and Mou-sien Tseng

by Marjorie Flack | Kurt Wiese

by Oliver Chin | Miah Alcorn

by Lenore Look | Yumi Heo

by John J Muth

by Richard H. Levey | Jacqueline Bell

by Tony Allan

by Demi

by Adeline Yen Mah

by Bobbie Kalman

by Sean Stewart Price

by Russell Freedman

by Jane O'Connor

by Arthur Cotterell

by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore

by Jean Fritz

by Meindert De Jong | Maurice Sendak

by Paul C. Challen

by Chun Yu

by Kimberley Heuston

by Janis Herbert

by Ying Chang Compestine

by Carol Kendall | Yao-Wen Li

by Russell Freedman | Bagram Ibatoulline

by Linda Fang

by Ting-Xing Ye

by Miriam Schlein | Kam Mak

by Caryn Jenner

by Ed Young | Ai-Ling Louie

by Jacqueline Morley

by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis

by Matthew Polly

by Donna Jo Napoli

by Da Chen

by Adeline Yen Mah

by Ji-Li Jiang | David Henry Hwang

by Alice Greenway

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