Children's Books - Multicultural Stories

Mice and Beans

By Pam Munoz Ryan

As big-hearted Rosa Maria busily prepares for her granddaughter’s birthday celebration; some mischievous mice help themselves to her party supplies and have her thinking that she has become very forgetful. But when she really does forget to fill the piñata, the mice save the day. Bold, vibrant illustrations, jaunty rhythms and text sprinkled with Spanish are sure to make this fun story a read-aloud favorite. Includes Spanish to English glossary. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.

Mice and Beans SB-3030......$16.95

Apple Countdown

By Joan Holub

On a field trip to an apple farm, the multicultural kids in Mr. Yee’s class enjoy a creative, rhyming countdown from 20-1 which includes grouping and simple addition. Fun apple facts are packed into this cheerful book’s end pages. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.

Apple Countdown AW-3980......$16.99

What the World Eats

By Faith D'Alusio

This thought provoking book visits 25 families in 21 countries around the world and compares and contrasts what people eat and why. Photographic portraits of each family surrounded by a week's worth of food and groceries are immediately captivating and once the reader is hooked there is much more to explore. Grocery lists and bills, statistical charts and graphs, photographs and maps are all both engaging and illuminating. You’re likely to refer to this fascinating book again and again as a tool to spark endless conversations not only about diet, but other important topics like standard of living, globalization, family makeup, culture, obesity, disease and more. This essential resource is a “must have” for dietitians and health and social studies teachers to name a few. Hardcover, 160 pages. Ages 9 and up.

What the World Eats RH-2462......$22.99

Tony and the Pizza Champions

By Tony Gemignani

Tossing Tony has been invited to compete among the world’s best pizza tossers at The World Pizza Championship in Italy, but needs to assemble the perfect team. Along with Quick Ken, Tony jumps aboard the Pizzamobile on a trip across the United States in search of teammates, highlighting the acrobatic pizza tossing skills each member has to offer. Once they reach New York, home of the first pizzeria, Tony and his team practice for the international competition. Beautiful illustrations and informative text reveal national and regional pizza customs, the importance of teamwork, and the value of hard work. Includes recipes for Tossing Tony’s Pizza Dough and the Big Cheese Pizza, step-by-step instructions for dough tossing, and tips for making pizza faces. Hardcover, 44 pages.  Ages 4-8.

Tony and the Pizza Champions HT-1625......$16.99

When three brothers compete to find the most unusual gift and then work together to save a deathly ill princess, they learn that the greatest good deed is performed by the person who unselfishly gives up something of his own. In this version of a well-known folktale, a magic pomegranate cures the princess. Softcover, 48 pages. Ages 4-8.

The Magic Pomegrante LB-7462......$6.95

Based on a true story, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm. By selling eggs and reinvesting his earnings, Kojo pulls his family out of poverty and eventually changes the lives of his community, his town and his country. Kids are sure to be inspired by the difference one young boy can make with a good idea, a small loan, determination, sacrifice and a lot of hard work. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 7 and up.

One Hen KCP-0281......$18.95

Let's Eat! A comer!

By Pat Mora

As a family sits down to enjoy a meal together, they reflect on how fortunate they are to have such delicious food and each other. Hardcover, 24 pages. Ages 4-8.

Let's Eat! A comer! HC-0388......$14.99

Learn the true story of how Japanese-American Hiromi Suzuki became one of the first female sushi chefs in New York. Children will be inspired by Hiromi’s determination to follow her dream and by her father’s unwavering support in spite of cultural norms. Includes an author's note about Hiromi's pioneering sushi career, a brief history of sushi and a glossary and pronunciation guide. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 7-12.

Hiromi's Hands LL-2759......$17.95

Mike worries about his grandma who recently emigrated from Korea and still feels homesick and bored. But when the family’s food cart business struggles with new competition selling the same American fare of hot dogs and pizza, Mike comes up with a solution that saves the family business and finally makes grandma feel at home: they change the menu to Korean delicacies and grandma becomes the new head chef. Includes a glossary of the Korean words used in the story. Softcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.

The Have A Good Day Cafe LL-3587......$8.95

Haiku poems rich with vivid imagery and imaginative illustrations bursting with colorful fun make this captivating book stand out. Cranberries, papayas, prickly pears, blueberries, and ten other plant foods native to the Americas are illuminated with art, poetry and an informative paragraph addressing the food’s origin, history and interesting facts. A celebration of the diversity of foods, colors, languages, cultures and the Americas, this book is sure to enchant readers of all ages. Library Binding, 32 pages. Ages 4-12.

Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Qué Rico! LL-2711......$17.95