AAPI Month (MAY)

I have put together a list of picture books that are classified as Asian & Pacific Islander, & I tried to get a pretty even mix of both! Some of these amazing books are from the group giveaway I did a couple of weeks ago & they truly are fantastic stories; I hope you enjoy this round-up & celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander culture this month!
AAPI Picture Books:
1. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
by: Joanna Ho & Dung Ho
("My eyes are a revolution." A beautiful young Asian girl notices how different her eyes are from her peers, but similar to her mother's & grandmother's eyes. Even her little sister has the eyes that kiss in the corners. It's a poetic book that teaches the value of culture & self-acceptance. )
www.amazon.com/Eyes-That-Kiss-Corners-Joanna/dp/0062915622/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=eyes+that+kiss+in+the+corners&qid=1620090741&sr=8-1

2. Ohana Means Family (*ALA Notable Children's Book)
by: Ilima Loomis & Kenard Pak
(Always in love with Kendard Pak's illustrations, this book does not disappoint & also has those light-filled illustrations. This beautiful book is a celebration of Hawaiian culture & the land.)
www.amazon.com/Ohana-Means-Family-Ilima-Loomis/dp/0823443264/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ohana+means+family&qid=1620091184&sr=8-3
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3. Goldy Luck & the Three Pandas
by: Natasha Yim
(A modern-day Chinese twist on Goldilocks & the 3 Bears. Goldy Luck is excited for the Chinese New Year, but she goes next-door to the Panda home & when she finds they're not at home, she ends up eating their breakfast & making a mess of their home. When she goes home finally for her breakfast, she
www.amazon.com/Goldy-Luck-Three-Pandas-Natasha/dp/1580896537/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=goldy+luck+%26+the+3+pandas&qid=1620973503&s=books&sr=1-1

4. Grandpa Grumps (Lily's new favorite!)
by: Katrina Moore & Xindi Yan
(Daisy's Grandpa, Yeh-Yeh, is visiting their house for the first time from China! She makes a list of all the things they should do together, but it turns out Grandpa doesn't smile much or enjoy Daisy's proposed activities. Until she notices a red box in his room, & then remembers that her mom told her Yeh-Yeh shows love differently; & then Daisy helps Yeh-Yeh cook rice in the kitchen & they are suddenly having a ball! Yeh-Yeh even smiles & laughs for once!)
www.amazon.com/Grandpa-Grumps-Katrina-Moore/dp/1499808860/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=grandpa+grumps&qid=1620973545&s=books&sr=1-1


5. Grandma Calls Me Beautiful
by: Barbara M. Joosse & Barbara Lavallee
(The grandma in this story tells her granddaughter all about their beautiful Hawaiian culture.)
www.amazon.com/Grandma-Calls-Beautiful-Barbara-Joosse/dp/0811858154/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=grandma+calls+me+beautiful&qid=1621002642&s=books&sr=1-1

6. Wishes
by: Muh Th Van & Victo Naai
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www.amazon.com/Wishes-Muon-Van/dp/1338305891/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=wishes&qid=1621033101&s=books&sr=1-3

7. Double Happiness
by: Nancy Tupper Ling
(A book about Gracie & her brother Jake moving away, written in poem form. To help them feel more comfortable with moving, they fill up a box with little treasures to remind them of home.)
www.amazon.com/Double-Happiness-Nancy-Tupper-Ling/dp/1452129185/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=double+happiness&qid=1621213112&sr=8-10

8. Sakura's Cherry Blossoms
by: Robert Paul Weston & Misa Saburi
(Sakura, whose name means blossom, learns to love the cherry blossoms so much at home & after moving to the states, she gets homesick & when her grandma gets ill, she gets to fly home & enjoy the cherry blossoms once more with her Grandma one more time.)
www.amazon.com/Sakuras-Cherry-Blossoms-Robert-Weston/dp/1101918748/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Sakura%27s+Cherry+Blossom&qid=1620887225&s=books&sr=1-1
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9. Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us
by: Analiza Quiroz Wolf
(This book introduces us to 16 Asian-Americans who contributed & changed the world. You'll find biographies from Kristy Yamaguchi to musician Yo-Yo Ma & astronaut Ellison Onizuka.)
www.amazon.com/Asian-Americans-Inspire-Analiza-Quiroz-Wolf/dp/1073718182/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3640J5HTXEOVG&dchild=1&keywords=asian-americans+who+inspire+us+by+analiza+quiroz+wolf&qid=1620951986&sprefix=Asian-Americans+who+inspire+us%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1

10. I Dream of Popo
by: Livia Blackburne & Julia Kuo
(A young Taiwanese girl emigrates from Taiwan to America, & leaves her beloved Popo {grandma} behind. This book celebrates a special connection that spans time zones, as Popo & her granddaughter hold onto memories of one another in their hearts.)
www.amazon.com/I-Dream-Popo-Livia-Blackburne/dp/1250249317/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+Dream+of+Popo&qid=1621033351&s=books&sr=1-1

11. Double Happiness
by: Nancy Tupper Ling
(Gracie & Jake are both sad to leave their home; they fill a treasure chest with little reminders of their home. Moving is so hard & it's made a little easier by bringing along things that are meaningful.)
www.amazon.com/Double-Happiness-Nancy-Tupper-Ling/dp/1452129185/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=double+happiness&qid=1621033476&s=books&sr=1-2

12. One Hug
by: Katrina Moore & Julia Woolf
(A family starts rapidly preparing for the visit from some immigrant relatives & the littlest girl wakes up feeling nervous...& a little bit left out of the day's plans. Written in rhyme, we learn that the welcoming arms of grandma, some good food & an encouraging older brother help her feel less nervous & begin to enjoy the day instead.) 
www.amazon.com/One-Hug-Katrina-Moore/dp/0062849549/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=one+hug&qid=1621033694&s=books&sr=1-1
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13. A Big Mooncake for Little Star
by: Grace Lin
(Little Star loves the mooncake she baked with her mama so much, but she gets out of bed to nibble some during the night.  ...even though she's not supposed to taste any yet! What will happen? Will mama catch her?)
www.amazon.com/Big-Mooncake-Little-Star/dp/0316404489/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+big+mooncake+for+little+star&qid=1621036539&sprefix=a+big+mooncKe+for&sr=8-1
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14. Lift
by: Minh Le
(A little girl named Iris loves being in charge of the elevator buttons, until one day when she’s betrayed by her brother! And then the elevator becomes jammed & the repairman takes the button away. Iris is so excited, she can hardly wait to get home, tape it up on her wall & experience some new adventures! Yes, this elevator button takes her all around the world...& even above it!)
www.amazon.com/Lift-Minh-L%C3%AA/dp/1368036929/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=lift&qid=1621195159&s=books&sr=1-3 

15. Hawaiian Ocean Lullaby
by: Beth Greenway & Jamie Tablason
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www.amazon.com/Hawaiian-Ocean-Lullaby-Beth-Greenway/dp/1933067683/ref=sr_1_2?crid=98IWC9Y7Y0DG&dchild=1&keywords=hawaiian+ocean+lullaby&qid=1621195557&s=books&sprefix=hawaiian+ocean+%2Cstripbooks%2C200&sr=1-2
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16. The Paper Crane (*Reading Rainbow book!)
by: Molly Bang
(A mysterious stranger pays for his meal with a paper crane that comes to life & then business thrives again at a once successful restaurant. The collages & art in this book are impressive!) 
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