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Picked as one of the best books of 2013 by the Association of Booksellers for Children* "The story and illustrations will hold a child's interest […] written in a voice they can easily identify with." —The Japan Times "Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony—and much, much more!" —Kid World Citizen blog "Rebecca Otowa truly knows her subject—having lived in Japan for 30 years and raised children and grandchildren here…" —Uncovering Japan blog

A fun and kid-friendly introduction to Tagalog! The Tuttle MORE Tagalog for Kids Flash Cards kit is an introductory Tagalog language learning tool specially designed to help children from preschool through early elementary level acquire basic words, phrases, and sentences in Tagalog--the official language of the Philippines-- in a fun and easy way.

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Mandarin--whether you're 5 or 100! This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Mandarin Chinese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Mandarin characters--with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly--along with the English meaning.

Let Japan's positive penguin brighten your day! Everyone needs a little help to get through the day—and who better to provide it than Koupen-chan, the adorable baby penguin who has stolen Japan's heart! Did you cook a meal, show up for work, or just get out of bed in the morning? Koupen-chan is here to say, "You are amazing!" This charming book from Japanese illustrator Rurutea features 300 charming illustrations of Koupen-chan and friends enjoying the simple joys in life and showing up for one another with a hug and an encouraging word.

Eat like your favorite K-Drama TV Stars! If you're a fan of Korean dramas, or simply a fan of Korean food, then this book is for you! Here you'll find 61 delicious recipes for classic Korean dishes, including those you may have seen on your favorite K-Drama shows; including: Make the Buchimgae Pancakes featured in Episode 3 of Crash Landing on You, when a group of nosy neighbors use a gift of pancakes as an excuse to inspect Jeonghyeok's new fiance Make the Spicy Noodles in Black Bean Sauce that Jun-wan and Ik-sun enjoy on their date in Episode 7 of Hospital Playlist Make the Spicy Braised Tofu that Hye-jin stuffs into Ha-nee's mouth in Episode 3 of Was It Love to make him stop talking

At last, a book that demystifies Korean cooking—the cuisine behind a growing food trend. Aromatic, savory, piquant, and robust—everyone is talking about the intriguing flavors and textures of Korean food! With this new Korean cookbook, home cooks everywhere can prepare healthy and satisfying meals using ingredients that are available in any supermarket, using a few simple and familiar techniques.

This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as they have been for generations. Some are Korean-specific, while others echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos, they unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the animal-like qualities of humans.

Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea's colorful festivals and family celebrations--wonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods.

Featured in Library Journal 2025 Cookbook Preview** Learn to make your own healthy and delicious Korean banchan at home! Banchan are small, healthy, vegetable-focused side dishes that accompany every Korean meal. They're meant to complement the main dishes—providing extra flavors and textures featuring crisp, fresh vegetables. Tangy pickles, seasoned seaweed, marinated tofu, spicy kimchi—there's something for everyone. For many, the Banchan are actually the main event!

Have fun folding cute paper models of your favorite animals! Kamikey is a rising star in the origami world and her new book features 75 kawaii models that are all unbelievably cute—and exceptionally easy to fold! These models are easy enough for beginners and intended for folders of all ages. Kamikey also provides you with lots of creative props and unique backgrounds to use in displaying your finished models!

Katie Chin's Global Family Cookbook lets you travel the world from your kitchen!

Home chefs will enjoy preparing these Chinese home cooking-inspired dishes with this easy-to-follow Chinese cookbook.

Packed with colorful illustrations and fun facts about Japanese culture, celebrations, language and history, this multicultural children's books will delight children and parents alike! A wonderful look at Japanese culture and family life, Japanese Traditions is an intricately illustrated romp through the childhood reminiscences of author/illustrator Setsu Broderick. Told via a series of short text blocks and lighthearted illustrations based on cats, Japanese Traditions displays seasonal festivals and activities such as O-Bon (Festival of the Souls), O-hanami (cherry blossom viewing) and preparing for the New Year.

"[Kano's] preparations [are] simple, even humble, yet exquisite and explosively flavorful." —Mark Bittman, The New York Times "In the Japanese culinary world, particular respect is given those who manage to transform humble foodstuffs into magnificent meals. Yumiko Kano, the chef and owner of restaurant Sen, earns high marks for her skill and ingenuity in this regard." —Elizabeth Andoh, The New York Times

Hearty and healthy recipes straight from an authentic Japanese kitchen! Soup is an integral part of the traditional Japanese meal--whether a delicate miso soup in a lacquered bowl to be sipped as you eat your rice, or a rich and flavorful broth poured over a noodle dish. In this book, Japanese culinary expert Keiko Iwasaki shares the homemade soup recipes that she makes regularly for her family and friends at home--ranging from filling one-pot meals to light and tasty accompaniments.