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Where do I start? These lists of books are specially selected by our Librarians.
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Asian Americans:
Asian Cultural Traditions and Celebrations
Background on Asian cultural traditions and holidays
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Title:
Japanese Crafts and Customs: a Seasonal Approach
Author: Ekiguchi, Kunio
ISBN: 4770016875
Call Number: 745.5941 EK33JC
Notes: Explore Japanese crafts and customs through the year.
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Celebrating Chinese New Year
Author: Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane
ISBN: 0823413934
Call Number: j394.261 H856c
Notes: Ever wanted to know all about Chinese New Year? This book presents basic facts like the Chinese calendar and zodiac symbols, and discusses various aspects of the celebration, such as food, music, dance, and ritual.
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Asian Bites: a Feast of Flavors From Turkey to India to Japan
Author: Kine, Tom
ISBN: 9780756633844
Call Number: 641.595 K57a
Notes: Sample delicious recipes from diverse Asian cultures.
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Cultural Journeys: Traditions From China
Author: Mamdani, Shelby
ISBN: 0817253831
Call Number: j305.4095 M31c
Notes: This book full of beautiful photographs discusses such topics as traditional Chinese food, clothing, dance, and religion and festivals. 3rd grade and up.
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Title:
A Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Family Recipes
Author: Roda, Ha
ISBN: 0781810817
Call Number: 641.5959 R61V
Notes: The author shares traditional Vietnamese recipes in this cookbook with attractive illustratons and easy-to-follow directions.
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Title:
Look What We've Brought You From India: Crafts, Games, Recipes, Stories and Other Cultural Activities From Indian Americans
Author: Shalant, Phyllis
ISBN: 0382394631
Call Number: j954 Sh16L
Notes: Explore Indian culture with children through games, food, crafts and other fun activities. 3rd grade and up
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Title:
Ten Mice for Tet
Author: Shea , Pegi Deitz and Cynthia Weill
Publisher: Chronicle Books
(2003)
Price: $15.95
ISBN: 0811834964
Call Number: jE 394.2614 Sh31t
Notes: A village of mice prepares for Tet, or Vietnamese New Year, with gifts, foods and traditional ways. Preschool.
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Title:
Traditional Crafts From Japan
Author: Temko, Florence
ISBN: 0822529386
Call Number: j745.0952 T24t
Notes: Explains the meaning of Japanese culture which is found in eight traditional handicrafts and provides instructions for creating them. 3rd grade and up.
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Title:
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Author: Ule, Elaine
ISBN: 9780766025776
Call Number: j394.261 K959c
Notes: Follow the experience of a boy named Ryan as he celebrates Chinese New Year, including honoring ancestors, activities at school, preparing the menu for family dinner, and watching the lion dance and Chinese New Year Parade. 4th grade and up.
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Title:
Asian Holidays
Author: Winchester, Faith
ISBN: 1560654589
Call Number: J394.2695 W721A
Notes: The book describes eight festivals celebrated in Asia, including various New Year's festivals, Ch'ing Ming, and Buddha's birthday. For Grades 1 to 3.
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