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Asia
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Submitted by: Christine Turner, Atascocita
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Audience
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• Schoolage
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Books
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Ruby's wish by:Shirin Yim Bridges
In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.
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Nadia's Hands by:Karen English
A Pakistani-American girl takes part in her aunt's traditional Pakistani wedding.
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The sons of the Dragon King : a Chinese legend by:Ed Young
The nine immortal sons of the Dragon King set out to make something of themselves, and each, with help from a watchful father, finds a role that suits his individual strengths.
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All the way to Lhasa : a Tale from Tibet by:Barbara Helen Berger
A boy and his yak persevere along the difficult way to the holy city of Lhasa and succeed where others fail.
Notes: Based on a story told to the author by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche.
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The Girl who wore too much : a folktale from Thailand by:Margaret Read MacDonald
Spoiled and vain, Aree cannot decide which of her many silken dresses and lavish jewels to wear to the dance, so she wears them all.
Notes: Text given in both English and Thai.
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The road to Mumbai by:Ruth Jeyaveeran
Shoba and her pet monkey, Fuzzy Patel, set out overnight by flying bed to attend Fuzzy's cousin's wonderful wedding in Mumbai, India.
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Lily's garden of India by:Jeremy Smith
Lily discovers a new path in one of her favorite places, her mother's exotic garden, and the plants there teach her about the culture, festivals, food, and drink of their homeland, India.
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Songs
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Craft
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The Kids' Multicultural Art Book:
Art and Craft Experiences from Around the World
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Other
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Other Craft Ideas
* Marigold Necklace for the Nepali New Year
* Dragon Masks
* Panda Bears
* Wind Sock
* Tangram
* Butterfly
* Working with colored rice
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