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Artie
and Julie
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Battle
of Changbanpo by the Beijing Opera Cats
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Best Christmas Ever, The
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Black
Village and White Village
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Counting
Song
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Day
I Got Up Early, The
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Everyone,
Pull
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Featherless
Chicken, The
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Homes
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I've
Become a Fire-Breathing Dragon
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Little
Stone Lion, The
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Master
Mason
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Me
and My Bike
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Mimi Says No
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Mom,
It's Sunny Outside
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Monster
of Palapala Mountain, The
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Moon
Bunny's Long Journey
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Mr. Widely and Big
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My
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
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Nalu
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Now,
Do You Know Who I Am
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Old Tree, The
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Play for You
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Soiree
for the Fruit
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Summer
Night
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Things
I Always Wanted To Do, The
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Tik-a-Tok
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Twelve
Animals of the Chinese Zodiac, The
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Water
on the Mountain
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Where
Is Spring
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Who Stole Willy's Lunch
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Willie
the Wheel
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Yang Huan Forever |
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Artie
and Julie
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Artie
was a happy little lion, and Julie was a happy
little rabbit, until one day Julie was sent to the lush green
grassland to eat grass, and Artie was sent to the
lush green grassland to eat ... rabbit! Fortunately
the two found more satisfaction in friendship, and
discovered a delicious berry patch as well. In this innovative design, the parallel stories are
told in split pages; when the two become friends, the pages join together as well. The playful art
brings the perfect whimsical tone to the story.
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Battle of Changbanpo by the Beijing Opera Cats
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It is midnight. The theater is empty-except for some cats. Clang-clang-clang! goes a cymbal, as one
of the cat performers does a spectacular flip! A black-faced cat proclaims: "I am Zhang
Fei-who dares to fight me?" Bravo! hoots the audience. These cats may not have the greatest voices or most
athletic bodies, but they sure are passionate about Beijing Opera! This is surely something never
before seen! Every night a wonderful performance! The show begins at midnight. Admission is free.
No humans allowed, only cats. Thank you.
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Best
Christmas Ever , The
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Business
was bad for Little Bear's father this year and he
was unable to find work. There isn't much money
left.Christmas
is almost here, and everyone would be expecting
gifts... Readers of all ages will be moved by the
touching story told in this refreshingly illustrated
book.
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Black
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A long time ago, there were two villages located side by side. The residents of the two villages disliked each other for many years. Then came a long drought, which forced the villages to pray together for rain. Things would never be the
same.
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Counting Song |
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This is a collection of Counting songs and chants. Every selection is lively and fun, brimming with
the innocence and humor of childhood, each imbued with playful rhymes and rhythms. Like
gleaming pearls, they shine with the brilliance of folk culture, possessing an appeal that resonates
with young readers of the 21st Century just as they have for generations untold.
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Day
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Little
Pearl gets up early to help his grandmother on his
grandfather's birthday. The story begins early in
the morning and ends near evening when the entire
family gets together for a bountiful dinner for a birthday. celebration.
The illustrations of morning activities, people in
the market, the insects hiding among the flowers in
the florist's shop, and the dinner table settings are marvelously orchestrated.
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Everyone, Pull |
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Why was the radish so difficult to pull up? This riddle,
originally posed in a Russian children's story, is finally solved in Everyone, Pull! The answer:
There was another team underground! Aboveground, pulling with all their might,
is an old man, his wife, his granddaughter, a dog, and a cat; belowground pulling with all their
might, is a mole, a snake, a rabbit, a fox, and a wolf. The question now is who's
going to win?
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Featherless
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In this lively and humorous book, a featherless chicken longs to play with four beautifully adorned chickens. At first his hopes are dashed, until... Chih-Yuan Chen's artwork dances on full-page spreads, a showcase of completeness and skill, a treasure trove of childhood fun. The Featherless Chicken is full of humor and highly entertaining episodes. At story-sharing events, young readers have received it with great enthusiasm.
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Homes |
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Leaves
are cribs for tiny caterpillars. Flowers are
slumbering beds for butterflies. All singing birds
have cozy nests.
Home, in Yang Huan's eyes, has abundant possibility. His poem recreates images of little creatures in
nature, evoking the tender feeling of peaceful
existence.
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I've
Become a Fire-Breathing Dragon! |
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There was a mosquito by the name
of Botai who carried the fire-breathing
disease. Botai liked to suck blood from people with bad tempers. Ahguli was a
bad temper dragon. Early this morning, Ahguli got stung by Botai and
grew a bump. Naturally, he was very angry. Ahguli shouted and did not expect that ...He would breathe fire. Do you know how inconvenient it is for a monster to
breathe fire like this ? What should Ahguli do to pt out the fire ?
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Little
Stone Lion, The |
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The
little stone lion is the village's only stone lion,
and its only guardian spirit. Everyone in the
village loves him. Although small in size, the little stone lion is far
older than even the oldest village elder. He has
always been there, watching over everyone's lives.
Children walking at night look at him and feel safe;
old people caress his head and recall their
childhoods with a sigh. In him are preserved the
memories of many a person.
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Master
Mason
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Master
Mason was the best builder in town. Temples, houses,
monuments... He received nothing but praise for
whatever he built. Master Mason fell sick and
decided to return to his faraway hometown to recover. When the village leader
heard that a group of bandits was approaching, he
decided to build a wall to protect the village. But
Master Mason was gone. He called for Master Mason's
young apprentice. What should the young apprentice do?
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Me and My Bike |
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This book portrays a youth's dream to own a brand-new bicycle. With this dream as the central axis, the tale explores how the youth interacts with his grandfather, friends, and mother; how, in hope and despair he is able to adjust his moods, admit that nothing is perfect, and-with a smile-find strength in himself.
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Mimi Says No |
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This book is simple and fun. Mimi expresses herself with a directness and strength that resonates
with young readers.As they become more independent, toddlers enjoy exploring their environment and develop a more
clearly defined sense of self. In many situations, they tend to insist on doing something themselves.
"No" becomes their pet phrase. Satisfying this psychological need benefits both their mental and
physical development.
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Mom,
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Shortie
wants to be with her mother. It just so happens to
be sunny outside."Mom, it's sunny outside. Will
you take me out to play?"
The vivid portrayal of a child's earnest wishes in
this book and the emotional turning point when
Shortie's mother puts aside her work to embrace her
child, have elicited sympathetic responses from
readers of all ages.
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Monster
of Palapala Mountain, The
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Bubba
the white pig tumbles, helter-skelter, down Palapala
Mountain because he sees a monster. Sugarplum
Village is alarmed, fearing lest the monster come
down the mountain. The villagers begin to think of
ways to protect themselves until two porcupines come
down the mountain and then everything becomes clear.
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Moon
Bunny's Long Journey |
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One
year, Moon Bunny feels especially lonely. When a
wish from a boy on Earth comes spiraling up, Moon Bunnydecides to visit him. On Earth, Moon Bunny
finds an empty box on which is written: Henry Lee, 7 Stone
Lion Road.Surely this is his future friend! Moon Bunny searches and searches for young Henry,
only to make a startling discovery.
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Mr. Widely and Big |
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In this book, two stories connect to become one. Children can read from right to left,
or vice-versa. From the right is the story of Mr Widely. An accident befalls Mr. Widely,
and friends come together to transport him to hospital. From the left is the story
of Big, who hears the news of his friend's accident and tries desperately to locate
the hospital.
Apart from surprises cleverly hidden in the illustrations, the maze, foldout format
and number and color games are all part of the wealth of creativity awaiting discovery.
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My
Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter |
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Clara and Cora’s father works on a ship. He
goes on long voyages that take him around the world. While he is gone, he thinks about his family a great deal. Clara promised to send him letters about what is happening at home. She mails the letters to every port city he lands
in. Mother is an artist. All year long, she reads the letters and makes paintings about them in a book. It will be their gift to Father when he returns.
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Nalu |
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Set against the majestic mountains and rivers of Taiwan, this book tells the story of the aboriginal
warrior Nalu.
Though Nalu is the strongest, toughest, and bravest of all the local warriors, he's hopeless when it
comes to hunting. Perhaps this is because he possesses a rare and commendable quality!Xa true
appreciation of life.
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Now
Do You Know Who I Am? |
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Thirty-three
animals from one small town get ready for a
fantastic field trip.They take the train, pick apples, and sing, dance
and play games all afternoon. At the end of the day comes the highlight they've
all been waiting for. This is a picture-puzzle book.
Through clues in the text and illustrations, children are asked to
deduce which one of the thirty-three animals is
telling the story. The puzzle adds focus and intrigue to an unusually
delightful story, with its complex and comical
illustrations.
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Old Tree, The |
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The Old Tree of the book's title symbolizes a family's past prosperity. The tree is
used innovatively to portray the family's history. Clumsy, childlike brushwork is
employed in the illustrations to convey the sense of history. The muted colors and
rhythm of light-dark contrasts recreate the natural cycle of death and rebirth. To
the reader, the Old Tree ceases to be merely part of the landscape, becoming instead
an important source of inspiration and opportunity.
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Play for You |
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A piano made of spruce is the precious gift Cathy receives on her birthday. As her
first recital looms, Cathy's mom accompanies her during long hours of practice...
This is a story that deftly conveys the comforting essence of music. Ander's cinematic
illustrations moreover impart a uniquely appealing quality.
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Soiree
for the Fruits |
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A
fruit shop clock chimes twelve times,
And awakens all the fruits. They ask the night
breeze to conduct a band of bugs; This is how a wonderful soiree
begins.In the poet Yang-Huan's eyes, all fruits are
talented. When the party begins, and they sing
together, the fruits' joyful voices can drive
awaythe darkness;their singing also heralds the
sunrise for another beautiful morning.
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Summer
Night |
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When
the streetlights light up, bidding the village good
night,Gently comes the summer night.It comes! It
comes! Gently descending the mountain slope. It
comes! It comes! Gently slipping down through the coconut
trees. Yang-Huan has a talent for capturing
ordinary life and transforming it into memorably charming lines. With
rhythmic verse, Summer Night brings to children the
sweetest, most wonderful recollections of country life.
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Things
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Being aware that life is limited helps us to better
appreciate its preciousness, and use wisely the time
we have left. This book touches upon several questions that involve parents and their
children: What kinds of things do children want to do most? How should we make the
best use of our remaining time? When parents and children read this book together,
and hear a child's thoughts on these questions, the process offers a chance for
mutual understanding. The simple, poetic quality of the text and unique style of illustration combine to
create a sense of beauty that is full of lasting charm.
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Tik-a-Tok |
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The poet describes a young girl wearing a pair of clogs, walking around her neighborhood in the summertime. As the onomatopoetic pattern of "Tik-a-tok, Tok-a-tik" is repeated, a certain musicality results. When transitions occur in the poetry, this pattern accentuates the beauty of the story's "melody." The rhythmicity produced by the poetry and illustrations resembles the light, crisp percussion of wooden clogs, paired with the melodious strings of childhood recollections-all "music" to which the reader will soon find himself dancing along.
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Twelve
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This
book is based on a Chinese folk tale. Long, long
ago, most people forgot what year they were born and
never knew their exact age. The Jade Emperor came up with a solution: the
selection of the twelve signs of the zodiac.
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Water on the Mountain |
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In a mountain valley there was a small brook, ever clear and ever flowing. The animals loved to
drink from its sweet waters, and depended on it for their survival. One morning, however, the water hen discovered that the
little brook had dried up...
In life, we encounter a variety of problems. Often, because we are unable to truly grasp the root of a
problem,we fail to make any progress, despite spending much time and energy. This book raises
many issues suitable for discussion. As parents and child enjoy the book together, they will come to
better understand one another.
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Who Stole Willy's Lunch ? |
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The lunchtime bell sounds. Huh? Willy's lunch is gone!
Who stole the lunch? Was it Chuck? Or Jerry?
Or was it...the monkey ?!
In the little school at the foot of the mountain, everyone
makes wild accusations based on limited information.
Just how far have their imaginations strayed from reality?
The school is a microcosm of our world
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Where
is Spring? |
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A little boy sends his kite up to ask around ...
This poem lights up all the imagination of a season. From field to forest, from far away seas to places nearby,Yang-Huan invites readers to follow the footsteps of spring and start a wonderful blossom trip.
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Willie
the Wheel |
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Willie
the Wheel lives in the park. He is no longer a real
bicycle wheel. He is a piece of art now. Though this
makes him proud, he misses rolling around on the
ground. What can he do to regain the joy of being
free?This
is a warmly unique modern fairy tale. Following
Willie's wanderings, we witness his expectation and
joy, experiencing a brave and adventurous journey of
self-realization.
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Yang Huan Forever |
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Yang Huan is a pioneer of modern Chinese children's poetry. His works are filled with
a fairytale-like imagination and true feelings, continuing to inspire young readers
after half a century. Several have been chosen for inclusion in primary and secondary
school textbooks.
The four classic poems: Where is Spring?, Summer Night, Homes, and Soiree for the
Fruits are accompanied by beautiful illustrations, as well as moving melodies,
courtesy of the Taipei Philharmonic Children's Choir.
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