Despite a cruel stepmother's schemes, Jouanah, a young Hmong girl, finds true love and happiness with the aid of her dead mother's spirit and a pair of special sandals

Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella

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Coburn, Jewell Reinhart

Lee, Tzexa Cherta

Literature & Fiction

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Using a word for each letter of the alphabet, a grandmother introduces her two grandchildren to the many versions of Cinderella told around the world.

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An alphabet book approach exploring the beauty and richness of the Chinese culture.

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Krach, Maywan Shen

Geography & Cultures

A Cambodian version of Cinderella in which a poor girl marries a prince, is killed by her jealous stepfamily, and then, through her virtue, returns to become queen.

Angkat: The Cambodian Cinderella

A collection of traditional Korean proverbs followed by brief explanations of their meanings and comparison with any English equivalents.

Tigers, Frogs, and Rice Cakes: A Book of Korean Proverbs (English and Korean Edition)

Stickler, Soma Han

Education & Reference

Presents Chinese folktales about a lazy farmer, a musician who played for a water buffalo, a fight between a clam and a crane, an old horse, and a man interested in dragons, and describes how they explain proverbs

The Dragon Lover and Other Chinese Proverbs (English and Chinese Edition)

Xuan, Yongsheng

By following her mother's admonition to perform every task with care and love, a poor young Mexican girl wins the devotion of the governor's son.

Domitila: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

In this version of Cinderella, set in the Philippines, Abadeha endures abuse by her stepmother before being helped by the Spirit of the Forest and becoming the bride of the island chieftan's son.

Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella

To young Princess Jingu, the Japanese Imperial Palace in the 4th century is full of secrets. Why is she not allowed any visitors or friends when other children run and play together? Why is she the only princess with a private teacher from China? Her life within the palace walls is solitary and studious, and she has only her servants, teachers, and faithful cat Skoki to keep her company. But on Jingus 10th birthday, she receives a gift from the Emperor with a mysterious message hidden inside, and everything changes. Explore the fascinating world of ancient Japan in this historically-based account of a young princess journey from girl to true leader. As her travels take her from a tiny fishing village to the grandeur of the Emperors chambers, Jingu must find out what, and who, is hidden beyond the paper walls of her home secretly guiding her future. Only then will she face her destiny and take her rightful place in the magnificent history of Japan.

Jingu: The Hidden Princess

Pray, Ralph

Biographies

From witticisms about family members to how to behave in politics, the twenty Hmong proverbs gathered in this book reflect the many facets of Hmong culture that have thrived throughout the years. These sayings give readers an insight into the way of the Hmong people, where wisdom and personal relationships are central. Each proverb is presented in its original Hmong language and also translated into English. 
But the ancient proverbs are only half the story: jump off into the extraordinary as Randy Snook’s vibrant photographs blend the past with the future. Depicting each proverb are the Hmong people, dressed in traditional costume but placed in the fanciful setting of the proverb itself, where imagination prevails. 
The result is a remarkable blend of the new and the old and of cultures near and far, making us realize that no matter what our ages or where our homes are, we can all share a bit of wisdom from each other.

Many Ideas Open the Way: A Collection of Hmong Proverbs

Snook, Randy

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