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Asian Pacific American Heritage for Young Children

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
by Kat Zhang; illustrated by Charlene Chua

Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but she can't seem to get it right.

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'Ohana Means Family

'Ohana Means Family
by Ilima Loomis; illustrated by Kenard Pak

In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.

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Like the Moon Loves the Sky

Like the Moon Loves the Sky
by Hena Khan; illustrated by Saffa Khan

Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child.

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Mommy Sayang

Mommy Sayang
by Rosana Sullivan

Aleeya, concerned when her mother becomes sick, remembers and returns the promise Mommy made to her—that she will always be by her side.

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A Place for Mulan

A Place for Mulan
by Marie Chow; illustrated by Jasper Shaw

Mulan feels like a disappointment to her family--until a wise remark from her younger sister changes her perspective.

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A BIG Bed for Little Snow

A BIG Bed for Little Snow
by Grace Lin

When winter comes, Mommy makes a soft bed for Little Snow to sleep on, but each night he cannot resist jumping on the bed, causing tiny feathers to fly down.

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Drawn Together

Drawn Together
by Minh Lê; illustrated by Dan Santat

A boy visiting his grandfather finds their lack of a common language frustrating. But as they draw together, something magical happens—they bond through the love of art and storytelling.

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Saffron Ice Cream

Saffron Ice Cream
by Rashin Kheiriyeh

Rashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family's new home. On the way there, she remembers beach trips in Iran, especially the saffron ice cream.

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