Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China's greatest painter and alive during the T'ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his brush doesn't want to cooperate. Instead of characters, Daozi's brush drips dancing peonies and flying Buddhas! Soon others are admiring his unbelievable creations on walls around the city, and one day his art comes to life! Little has been written about Daozi, but Look and So masterfully introduce the artist to children.

Here's the third book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain:• You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming. • You could get mistaken for the piñata.• You could eat too much cake. • You could throw up. So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party—a girl’s party—how will he ever survive?From Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character.“Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.” —Newsday“Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

Product Description: Aspen Colorado Kim Chee Lee likes writing stories about monkeys, elephants, and aliens, but these days writing hasn't been much fun. It's like her characters are on vacation. Her pages are blank and she's blocked. Luckily, her grandparents know that a trip to the local paint-your-own-pottery studio is exactly what she needs to feel creative again...read more

Product Description: Most days the best thing about being Ruby is everything. Like when she's the star of her own backyard magic show. Or when she gives a talk at the school safety assembly on the benefits of reflective tape. Or when she rides the No...read more

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Alvin's father takes him camping to instill a love of nature, like that of their home-town hero Henry David Thoreau, Alvin makes a new friend and learns that he can be brave despite his fear of everything.

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Flying Duck comes from China to live with her family, Ruby Lu's happy world is turned upside down as suddenly everyone is speaking in a foreign language at home, their evening dinners are greatly altered, and she is suddenly mandated by her family to become Flying Duck's guide at school...read more

Product Description: Most days the best thing about being Ruby is everything. Like when she's the star of her own backyard magic show. Or when she gives a talk at the school safety assembly on the benefits of reflective tape. Or when she rides the No...read more

With the whole family in a flurry over the excitement of Uncle Peter's traditional Chinese wedding, young Jenny becomes sad at the thought of losing her special place in her favorite uncle's life, but some words of reassurance from someone special helps her understand things more clearly and brings her back to the spirit of the day!

As her family prepares to honor the Chinese tradition of the 'first moon' birthday for her little brother Henry, Jenny gets a bit envious over all the fuss, but soon she decides to lend a helping hand to prepare all the food and decorations for the grand celebration that will soon take place.

Spending a day with her grandmother at the crab cannery, Katie sees just how hard she works for the little money she makes and so immediately becomes more appreciative of all her grandmother has done for her.