Illustrated by Julia Kuo 4 stars Inspired by American folklore and the origin of the Bing cherry, Kuo and Blackburne create an original tall tale that tells a larger-than-life version of the story of Ah Bing. The book wonderfully encapsulates Asian-American identity and the blending of cultures. Includes themes of ingenuity, perseverance, community, discrimination, and…
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Illustrated by Jieting Chen 5 stars A stunning fictionalized depiction of the story of Yuan, Duke Ling of Wei, and Mi Zi Xia. This gorgeous story showcases their love in China in 500 B.C.E. Yuan is told he must strive to be perfect in his rule. But since nothing is perfect, how can he possible…
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Illustrated by Don Tate 2 stars Okay book. I liked the premise of teaching kids about various fruits and vegetables using a fun format, but the execution was a bit off for me. I’m always a little squeamish about children’s books with food for characters. As soon as you put a cute face on something,…
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NOTE: Sorry I have not posted any craft tutorials in a while. I misplaced the cord for my camera… because life. The good news is that I did some cleaning, found it, and am ready to get back to crafting! Summer means sunny days and warm nights, swimming at the beach, and grilling out with…
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