Grace Lin

In a neighborhood filled with colorful, blooming flowers, one garden stands out for all the wrong reasons. A young girl looks at her mother's dirt patches and bumpy, dark green vines and wishes they could grow pretty blossoms like everyone else. Instead, they are growing lumpy, bumpy, and strange looking plants. But as the season changes, you will discover that beauty is not always what it seems on the outside. When harvest time arrives, the bumpy plants are transformed into the most delicious and comforting soup, filling the entire street with an irresistible aroma. Join this young gardener as she learns a valuable lesson about patience, cultural traditions, and how the best things in life often grow from the ugliest beginnings.

A king and a queen live in a beautiful palace and have everything they could ever want. They should be filled with complete joy, but instead, they both feel a strange ache in their chests. The pain grows stronger every single day, and no doctor can figure out what is wrong. Everything changes when a mysterious peddler arrives offering a pair of magic spectacles. When the king and queen look through the lenses, they see a glowing red thread attached to their hearts. The thread stretches far out of the kingdom, pulling them toward an unknown destination. Knowing they must follow the pull, the royal couple sets off on a grand adventure. Their journey leads them to a wonderful surprise they never expected a beautiful baby waiting for a family. This gentle, magical tale is a beautiful celebration of love and the invisible ties that connect us.

High up in a cozy home made entirely out of an old boot, a tiny mouse named Robert is looking out the window with wide eyes. White, fluffy flakes are falling from the sky, and he cannot wait to experience his very first snowy day. But when his excitement gets the best of him, Robert tumbles right out of the window and lands in a massive, freezing winter wonderland. You will follow Robert as he bravely navigates the giant snowdrifts and icy paths of the unknown world outside. Separated from his family, he must figure out how to stay warm and find his way back to his snug boot home. Join this courageous little mouse on a chilly adventure that proves even the smallest heroes can handle a big winter storm.

It is a very special day for the most fun loving twins around: it is their birthday! Ling and Ting love doing everything together, from wrapping colorful presents to baking the perfect celebratory cake. But even though they have the exact same smile and the exact same birthday, they do not always make the exact same choices. You will join the girls as they plan their party, make their secret wishes, and prepare for a day full of surprises. Along the way, they discover that sharing a special occasion means celebrating both their similarities and their unique differences. Grab a slice of cake and get ready to celebrate with two sisters who know how to make every moment twice as much fun.

Up in the night sky, Little Star loves the giant, glowing Mooncake she baked with her mama. It looks incredibly delicious, but she knows she is not supposed to eat any of it yet. When the house gets quiet, Little Star simply cannot resist taking tiny, secret nibbles. As you follow her tiptoeing through the starry darkness, you will see the glowing mooncake slowly change shape bite by bite. This heartwarming and imaginative story answers a beautiful question about the night sky and shows you exactly how the phases of the moon came to be. Snuggle in and watch a magical celestial mystery unfold in a sweet tale about patience, temptation, and the warmth of a mother and daughter.

Step outside and feel the breeze with your favorite twins. Ling and Ting are back and ready to have fun no matter what the sky is doing. From building snowy creations in the frosty winter to jumping through fresh spring puddles, these sisters know how to make every day an adventure. As you read along, you will explore all four seasons and discover the unique joys of autumn leaves and warm summer sunshine. While the weather changes, one thing stays exactly the same: Ling and Ting always find a way to share a laugh. Join them as they step out into the rain, wind, and sun to show you that any day can be a great day when you have a friend by your side.

Step into a vibrant neighborhood where every corner is filled with fascinating shapes waiting to be found. A curious young girl takes you on a walking tour of her world, pointing out the circles, squares, and rectangles that make up her bustling city. You will spot round rice bowls and glowing lanterns, square dim sum boxes, and rectangular name chops. As you search for new shapes on every page, you will also uncover beautiful pieces of Chinese American culture woven into the everyday landscape. With bouncy rhymes and bright illustrations, this joyful exploration transforms a simple walk down the street into an exciting treasure hunt. Keep your eyes wide open and see how many shapes you can discover in your own home.

Look closely at the world around you and watch the colors come to life. A young girl takes you on a bright and bustling journey through her neighborhood, pointing out the vibrant shades that fill her everyday life. You will spot the fiery red of a dragon and bright firecrackers, the sweet orange of fresh fruits, and the comforting brown of a favorite teddy bear. Written in bouncy rhymes, this visual feast celebrates Asian American culture through the simple magic of discovering colors. Every page invites you to search for new hues and connect them to the objects you see in your own life. Get ready to explore a rainbow of cultural treasures and everyday wonders.