26 Books in this collection
Bebop Asian American English Grades PreK-2
This collection includes Asian and Asian American-themed books for on-grade level readers and read aloud settings. These are sure to engage with a range of high-interest topics and complexity to meet all students' needs, including both fiction and nonfiction. With these books, students can explore both Asian and Asian American history and contemporary stories.
Books in This Collection
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A Special Day
By Anne Sibley O'BrienA Special Day
By Anne Sibley O'BrienView DetailsA Korean American girl is celebrating her grandfather's 60th birthday, a Korean tradition. See the special clothing, foods, and customs that make this a special day.
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Chinatown Adventure
By Laura E. WilliamsChinatown Adventure
By Laura E. WilliamsView DetailsA young Chinese American girl is spending the day in Chinatown with her mother. With so many interesting things to buy, how will she spend her money?
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Golden Dragon Parade
By Anastasia Suen, Priscilla BurrisGolden Dragon Parade
By Anastasia Suen, Priscilla BurrisView DetailsChinese New Year is here.
Come along to the Golden Dragon Parade.
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Hello Flower
By Uma Krishnaswami, Winifred Barnum-NewmanHello Flower
By Uma Krishnaswami, Winifred Barnum-NewmanView DetailsAn Asian Indian boy tries out his green thumb when he plants a flower from seed, nurtures it, and watches it bloom.
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Here Comes the Bus
By Anastasia Suen, Linda FinchHere Comes the Bus
By Anastasia Suen, Linda FinchView DetailsA Chinese American girl takes the bus to school and greets her friends, one by one, at each stop.
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Ice Cream Money
By Anastasia Suen, Farah AriaIce Cream Money
By Anastasia Suen, Farah AriaView DetailsComparing their different combinations of coins, three friends prepare to buy a yummy after-lunch treat in the school cafeteria.
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Kama's Lei
By Robin Montgomery, Carla GolembeKama's Lei
By Robin Montgomery, Carla GolembeView DetailsKama's aunt is coming to visit him in Hawaii and he wants to make her the perfect present-a lei. But when the tree in his yard only has three flowers left, he has to come up with a creative solution.
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Make a Turkey
By Anastasia Suen, Kurt NagahoriMake a Turkey
By Anastasia Suen, Kurt NagahoriView DetailsA Japanese American boy demonstrates a fun classroom project - making a picture of a turkey from a handprint.
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Mom is a Painter
By Laura E. WilliamsMom is a Painter
By Laura E. WilliamsView DetailsA Chinese American boy watches his mother, an artist, as she colorfully paints several things, including him!
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Pran's Week of Adventure
By Tina Athaide, Lisa CinelliPran's Week of Adventure
By Tina Athaide, Lisa CinelliView DetailsWhen the car has to go to the shop, Pran and his mother, Mrs. Patel, try a new way to get to school each day. The results are a wacky week full of misadventure!
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Ruby's Whistle
By Renee Londner, Laurent LinnRuby's Whistle
By Renee Londner, Laurent LinnView DetailsRuby can do lots of things, but she can't whistle. After many frustrating attempts, she finally learns from some very special teachers.
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Ten Oni Drummers - Bebop
By Matthew Gollub, Kazuko StoneTen Oni Drummers - Bebop
By Matthew Gollub, Kazuko StoneView DetailsTen friendly goblins beat their drums to keep nightmares away from a young Japanese boy as he sleeps.
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The Best Thing
By Laura E. WilliamsThe Best Thing
By Laura E. WilliamsView DetailsMeet Madison, a Chinese American girl who thinks being adopted into a great family is the best thing.
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Tuti's Play
By Jan ReynoldsTuti's Play
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsJoin a girl named Tuti, who lives in Bali, as she gets ready to be in a play. Learn everything she does to prepare-from practicing traditional dances to putting on a very special costume.
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We Eat Rice
By Min Hong, Grace LinWe Eat Rice
By Min Hong, Grace LinView DetailsA Korean American girl and boy love rice so much they eat it all the time and in many different ways.
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What Boo and I Do
By Laura E. WilliamsWhat Boo and I Do
By Laura E. WilliamsView DetailsA young Asian American girl and her dog Boo visit with elderly people, showing how rewarding it can be to help others.
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Where is my Puppy?
By Caroline Hatton, Hideko TakahashiWhere is my Puppy?
By Caroline Hatton, Hideko TakahashiView DetailsA Vietnamese American boy searches all over the house for his puppy, who is always hiding just out of sight.