Back in print at last! ABC for Kids is delighted to announce the re-release of a range of best-selling, award-winning children's picture books. Including Children's Book Council winners and all-time favourites, no children's bookshelf is complete without these classic favourites. Twenty-four titles will be republished from 2010-11. Ages 3-5. More than just an alphabet book, this title uses the letters A-Z as a framework to tell us about growing up on a mission in northern New South Wales. It is a first alphabet book with an Aboriginal theme and describes daily routines and incidents in and around the mission - including billycart racing and yabby fishing. Ages 2+.

A is for Aunty

Russell, Elaine

ABC Books

**Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner** **Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal Winner** All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand. Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land—experienced its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of course—great Thai food! They'll give you a glimpse of what it's like to live in Thailand, and they'll show you all the things that kids in Thailand love to do. With this Thai culture and history-for-kids book readers will: <ul>
<li> Visit with elephants and monkeys</li>
<li> Learn new fun and challenging games</li>
<li> Share Thai myth, fairy tales and fables</li>
<li> Get a taste of the Thai language and learn a song or two</li>
<li> Make things that let you experience Thailand's beliefs, celebrations and culture</li>
<li> Experience the unique flavors of Thailand with a few easy, yummy recipes</li>
<li> And lots more!</li> </ul>Along with fun facts, you'll learn about the spirit of the Thailand that makes this country and its people unique. All About Thailand is a book for parents and kids to enjoy together!

All About Thailand: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids (All About...countries)

Children's Books

History

Tuttle+publishing

It's time to celebrate, Thai style!\nThai Celebrations for Children showcases the rich culture and colorful festivals of the Thai people. The charming illustrations and engaging text bring to life the incredible pageantry and symbolism of Thailand's many traditional celebrations--from family anniversaries to national holidays--in a way kids will enjoy.\nHave you ever been to an event honoring elephants? Or seen a flying lantern? Do you know why people throw water on each other at the Sonkran Festival? Kids will discover time-honored traditions and find the answers to fascinating questions within the pages of this book.\nEnjoy the celebrations at home with: An exciting exploration of everything from the Bor Sang Umbrella Festival to Thai National Elephant Day Instructions for making a Phi Ta Khon ghost mask A step-by-step guide to making your own Loi Krathong lantern boat 
Turning the pages of this beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book, you'll understand why in Thailand there's always a good reason to celebrate!

Thai Celebrations for Children: Festivals, Holidays and Traditions

Holidays & Celebrations

Australians, the guide and index (Australians, a historical library)

Fairfax, Syme, & Weldon Associates

In a California courtroom, seventeen-year-old Nou Lee reels with what she is about to do. What she must do to survive. She reflects on the splintered path that led to this moment, beginning twelve years ago in 1978, when her Hmong family escaped from Laos after the Communist takeover. The story follows the Lees from a squalid refugee camp in Thailand to a new life in Minnesota and eventually California. Family members struggle to survive in a strange foreign land, haunted by the scars of war and loss of family. Across the Mekong River paints a vivid picture of the Hmong immigrant experience, exploring family love, sacrifice, and the resiliency of the human spirit to overcome tragic circumstances.

Across the Mekong River

Literature & Fiction

Literary

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Secret of the Ruby Elephant is the second installment in the Martin McMillan middle-grade series (ages 8-13). Thirteen-year-old Martin and his friend Isabel skate their way through this fast-paced adventure, traveling from Chicago to Thailand to solve the theft of the Ruby Elephant. The 15th century Thai statue is part of a mysterious legend that holds the secret to a hidden treasure. The friends must decipher a complicated puzzle of clues from Buddhist symbols and ancient ruins, as they track down the thieves and try to stay out of harm’s way.

Martin McMillan and the Secret of the Ruby Elephant

Action & Adventure

Martin takes his skateboard when his parents drag him off to an archaeological dig in Peru. He rides down a secret path to adventure with his new friends Isabel and Pedro. As the excitement unfolds Martin and his friends gain insights into the Incan world and their own lives, while becoming immersed in a new culture that leads to a web of secret activity.

Martin McMillan and the Lost Inca City

In a California courtroom, seventeen-year-old Nou Lee reels with what she is about to do. What she must do to survive. She reflects on the splintered path that led to this moment, beginning twelve years ago in 1978, when her Hmong family escaped from Laos after the Communist takeover. The story follows the Lees from a squalid refugee camp in Thailand to a new life in Minnesota and eventually California. Family members struggle to survive in a strange foreign land, haunted by the scars of war and loss of family. Across the Mekong River paints a vivid picture of the Hmong immigrant experience, exploring family love, sacrifice, and the resiliency of the human spirit to overcome tragic circumstances.

Asia

Elaine Russell

When the Tamarind Tree Blooms

Genre Fiction

Belles Histoires

The Apocalyptic Puzzle

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Russell Media

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