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Renowned for his wisdom and sense of fairness, Justice Bao was a high-ranking magistrate during the Song dynasty in ancient China. In The Case of the Missing Coins, Justice Bao as to decide what to do when a merchant accuses a woodcutter of stealing his money. Should he take the word of the well-dressed merchant or believe the shabby woodcutter who can barely speak for himself?

A crow that is out for revenge. A ruthless king who gives up war for a game. A trio of thieves that has an entire kingdom worried. A veritable treasure of folk wisdom awaits! This collection contains twenty-two tales that span the length and breadth of the Indian subcontinent across time...

Lion dance troupes from across Asia have gathered in Singapore to challenge the Lion Legends to the race of a lifetime. The stakes? The troupe's future! As jealousy and betrayal swirl, Apple, the Legends' youngest idol, finds that he must be the one to keep the brotherhood together. At the same time, he meets Charm, a fiery, monkey-like tomboy he can't help but be drawn to…

A 2024 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Honoree A 2024 USBBY Outstanding International Book One of Kirkus Reviews’ 10 Essential Middle-Grade Books for Fall 2023 ― Starred Review One of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Middle-Grade Family Stories of 2023 A 2023 Cybils Awards Finalist for Speculative Middle...

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting...

In the next book in the thrilling fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl must steal an ancient relic, work with new friends and learn to control her own dangerous power to defeat a new threat. After vanquishing a demon king, saving her mom, and...

Twelve-year-old Winston Chu is supposed to learn impulse control at the cooking academy his mom enrolled him in. But learning to think before he acts won't happen overnight. While skateboarding home with a pie in hand, Winston inadvertently stops a robbery at Mr. Pang's Whimsies, an oddities shop in Chinatown. As a reward, Mr. Pang invites Winston to choose any item in the store. But the strange old man warns Winston to browse carefully, for the first thing Winston touches will be the thing he gets.

In the thrilling finale to the epic fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl with divine heritage risks everything to save her family—and the world—from the vengeful goddess of the underworld. Momo Arashima is half goddess and half human—torn...

"The Boy Who Drew Cats" is a Japanese folk tale collected by Lafcadio Hearn in Japanese Fairy Tales. This is his most anthologized story. It concerns a boy who drew cats everywhere. Everyone in the town thought this was a waste of time until a goblin invaded their temple. They boy, and his cat, then come to the rescue.

Introducing "The Curse of The Cat's Eye" by Baseerat Javed, narrated by Michelle Ochitwa – a spellbinding journey that transports listeners into a world of adventure, courage, and timeless wisdom.

Der arme Holzfäller Ali Baba entdeckt zufällig die geheime Räuberhöhle und das Zauberwort „Sesam, öffne dich". Plötzlich ist er von Gold, Gefahr und spannenden Entscheidungen umgeben. Im kindgerechten Hörspiel Ali Baba und die vierzig Räuber trifft der Zauber aus Tausendundeine Nacht auf die beschwingte Musik von Johann Strauß (Sohn).

Ein armer Stallbursche entdeckt ein geheimnisvolles Pferd, das fliegen kann und ihn in ferne Wüsten, bunte Basare und prächtige Paläste trägt. Unterwegs muss er listige Räuber austricksen und mutige Entscheidungen treffen. Im kindgerechten Hörspiel Das Zauberpferd sind der Zauber aus Tausendundeine Nacht und die gefühlvolle Musik von Franz Schubert kunstvoll vereint.

Der arme, neugierige Aladin entdeckt eine geheimnisvolle Lampe, befreit einen mächtigen Geist und stolpert mitten hinein in ein Abenteuer zwischen Basar, Palast und Wüste. Im kindgerechten Hörspiel Aladin und die Wunderlampe verschmelzen der Zauber von Tausendundeine Nacht mit der gefühlvollen Klaviermusik von Frédéric Chopin. Chopins Melodien malen funkelnde nächtliche Sterne, aufregende Verfolgungsjagden und fördern die Fantasie der Kinder.

In this fiery conclusion to the magical Paper Dragons series, Zhi Ging must harness her newfound powers and confront her greatest fears to save everyone she loves. Perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures and The School for Good and Evil. Zhi Ging knows if she is to stand a chance against the...

Explore the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India with this inspiring audiobook of 14 classic stories of timeless life lessons found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sufism, and more. The stories in this collection will encourage younger listeners (ages 6+) and adults together to explore the essential skills needed for growing into conscientious individuals.

The Chinese Lunar Calendar cycles every twelve years, and each year is represented by a different animal character. In this fantastical book, they also happen to be twelve friends that play music together in a band. This fun and education book introduces kids to Mandarin characters and musical instruments.

One day, Sophie goes to Texas to live with her uncle. Uncle writes books about magic, dragons, and magical cities. Soon, Sophie finds it all in her backyard! Sophie finds out magic is real. Sophie also finds the bad guys from Uncle's books are real too.

In this magical adventure that's perfect for fans of Lisa Yee and Erin Entrada Kelly, star athlete Thea must face her worst fears when two mischievous duwendes, Filipino goblins, threaten to wreak havoc on her life—and destroy her town. Thea gets a chance to begin anew at Pacific Academy...

In this traditional Afghan folk tale, all the animals wait in line to buy delicious honey from the bees. Everything is harmonious until a bullying bear begins to cut in line and take honey without paying.

Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this audiobook charts the full sweep of ancient Chinese mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and mischievous creatures, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Chinese people themselves.