Asian Children's Favorite Stories  •  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. These multicultural tales just might become your new favorite bedtime reading. (ASA56, $31.95)
Buddha  •  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. Demi tells the story of the sheltered upbringing of Indian prince Siddhartha, his first encounter with death and human suffering, and his subsequent search for enlightenment. Intended for children age 7-10. (ASA17, $21.95)
Buddha Stories  •  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). Gorgeous (at least in very good light!), and a compelling introduction to Buddhism for children. (ASA16, $20.00)
Thailand, A True Book  •  David Petersen CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2002 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) An overview of Thailand and Thai culture for children 6-8. With its large color photographs and focus on kid-friendly topics (such as food, elephants and rainforests), this book is an engaging primer. (TLD39, $6.95)