Chaff N' Skaffs

Chaff N' Skaffs

Author: Amanda Chin

Publisher: Immedium

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 1597020133

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A lost mosquito interrupts young Mai's sleep, and when she and her friend Chaff decide to escort him back to his family, she gains self-confidence as she ventures far from her comfortable and safe home.


One Week Friends, Vol. 1

One Week Friends, Vol. 1

Author: Matcha Hazuki

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2017-12-19

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 031644734X

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Yuuki Hase desperately wants to be friends with Kaori Fujimiya, the girl in class who seems to always be alone. Just when he thinks they've hit it off, she tells him her secret: Every week, her memories reset. Yuuki resolves to befriend her as many times as it takes, but is he prepared for how much it will hurt to be one-week friends...?


Multiracial Identity in Children's Literature

Multiracial Identity in Children's Literature

Author: Amina Chaudhri

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-02-10

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1317507851

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Racially mixed children make up the fastest growing youth demographic in the U.S., and teachers of diverse populations need to be mindful in selecting literature that their students can identify with. This volume explores how books for elementary school students depict and reflect multiracial experiences through text and images. Chaudhri examines contemporary children’s literature to demonstrate the role these books play in perpetuating and resisting stereotypes and the ways in which they might influence their readers. Through critical analysis of contemporary children’s fiction, Chaudhri highlights the connections between context, literature, and personal experience to deepen our understanding of how children’s books treat multiracial identity.


Pilu of the Woods

Pilu of the Woods

Author: Mai K. Nguyen

Publisher: Oni Press

Published: 2019-04-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781620105511

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"Pilu of the Woods is a heartwarming tale full of natural wonder, with wise and lovely messages about coping with grief, facing your feelings, and learning to forgive yourself." - K. O'Neill, Eisner Award-winning author of The Tea Dragon Society For fans of Hilda and the Troll comes PILU OF THE WOODS, a heartwarming and bittersweet story of friendship, loss, exploring complex emotions and finding your way home from debut creator Mai K. Nguyen. Willow loves the woods near her house. They’re calm and quiet, so different from her own turbulent emotions, which she keeps locked away. When her emotions get the better of her one day, she decides to run away into the woods. There, she meets Pilu, a lost tree spirit who can’t find her way back home—which turns out to be the magnolia grove Willow’s mom used to take her to. Willow offers to help Pilu, and the two quickly become friends. But the journey is long, and Pilu isn’t sure she’s ready to return home yet—which infuriates Willow, who’s determined to make up for her own mistakes by getting Pilu back safely. As a storm rages and Willow’s emotions bubble to the surface, they suddenly take on a physical form, putting both girls in danger… and forcing Willow to confront her inner feelings once and for all. BONUS CONTENT: This edition includes blank journal pages in the back to encourage readers to keep their own notes about nature and their feelings.


The Sacred Willow

The Sacred Willow

Author: Mai Elliott

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 019061451X

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Tied in to Ken Burns' forthcoming (2017) TV series on Vietnam, to which the author is a major contributor, the reissue of a Pulitzer finalist memoir of a Vietnamese family in the 20th century


Mai and the Water Buffalo's Gift

Mai and the Water Buffalo's Gift

Author: World of Mai

Publisher: World of Mai

Published: 2023-07-25

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13:

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Designed for enjoyment and learning through engagement. Welcome to the magical world of Mai, a set of books and videos made especially for young English readers and people who are learning English. Immerse yourself in an amazing journey full of creativity, friendship, and new things to learn. Step into Mai's magical world, where each page comes to life with bright pictures and a story that keeps you interested. Join Mai, a young and inquisitive explorer, on her exciting quests to find hidden treasures and solve riddles. As you travel with her, you'll meet interesting creatures, see beautiful places, and learn the secrets of this magical world. World of Mai is a fun and immersive experience that was made with young English users and language learners in mind. The carefully chosen words and easy-to-understand language ensure that young minds can understand the beauty of the story and improve their English skills simultaneously. Whether they read on their own or with help, kids will be motivated to improve their language skills and fall in love with reading. In addition to the captivating books, World of Mai has several captivating videos that bring the magic to life. Dive into an audiovisual adventure with beautiful images, interesting people, and interesting stories. Watch Mai's adventures play out on the screen for a fun and involved way to learn. While enjoying Mai's magical world, young readers can use the videos to practise their listening and understanding skills. World of Mai is more than just a collection of books and movies. It's a doorway to a world of learning and creativity. It encourages young readers to be creative, learn new words, and go on interesting adventures with their language. Children will learn more about the English language and society through Mai's adventures, which will give them a love of reading that will last a lifetime. Get ready to be enchanted by the World of Mai, where learning English turns into an exciting journey. Join us on this magical trip and find out how language and imagination can be magical.


Counting by 7s

Counting by 7s

Author: Holly Goldberg Sloan

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-09-16

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 014242286X

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A New York Times Bestseller In the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn’t kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow’s world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read. * “Willow's story is one of renewal, and her journey of rebuilding the ties that unite people as a family will stay in readers' hearts long after the last page.”—School Library Journal starred review * “A graceful, meaningful tale featuring a cast of charming, well-rounded characters who learn sweet—but never cloying—lessons about resourcefulness, community, and true resilience in the face of loss.”—Booklist starred review * “What sets this novel apart from the average orphan-finds-a-home book is its lack of sentimentality, its truly multicultural cast (Willow describes herself as a “person of color”; Mai and Quang-ha are of mixed Vietnamese, African American, and Mexican ancestry), and its tone. . . . Poignant.”—The Horn Book starred review "In achingly beautiful prose, Holly Goldberg Sloan has written a delightful tale of transformation that’s a celebration of life in all its wondrous, hilarious and confounding glory. Counting by 7s is a triumph."—Maria Semple, author of Where’d You Go, Bernadette


The Waking

The Waking

Author: Thomas Randall

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2011-06-07

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1599902516

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Just as Kara and her friends at the Monju-no-Chie school in Japan are beginning to get over the horrifying deaths of two students, another monster emerges to terrorize the school.


Mai and the Magical River Serpent

Mai and the Magical River Serpent

Author: World of Mai

Publisher: World of Mai

Published: 2023-08-04

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13:

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In a riverside village in Vietnam, the legendary Mã Đà river serpent suddenly appears, terrifying villagers with its immense size and ferocious hissing. But 12-year-old Mai bravely approaches the angry serpent, seeing past its frightening exterior to uncover the root of its sadness. Armed with her grandfather's wisdom about conquering fear with kindness, Mai soothes the serpent's rage and befriends the misunderstood creature. As she gently earns its trust, Mai transforms the entire village's perception of the serpent, teaching compassion and open-mindedness. This heartwarming tale illustrates the power of empathy to overcome prejudice as a fearsome legend becomes an unlikely friend.