Dung Ho

Meet Bibsy Cross, a bright and energetic eight-year-old girl who loves her beautifully ordinary life. For Bibsy, everything feels wonderfully regular-pegular. She absolutely adores her parents, her fuzzy cat, her best friend Natia, and spending hours at the local library. She usually loves doing school projects, too, until her teacher gives the class a very strange assignment. Every student is asked to create a time capsule to capture their current life for the future. But Bibsy does not want to lock her childhood away in a dark box! She wants to enjoy being eight years old right now, without worrying about preserving it for people to open years later. When her grandmother, Nanaberry, moves in permanently, she helps Bibsy look at the confusing school assignment in a completely different way. Join Bibsy as she figures out a clever way to save her favorite memories while still living happily in the present moment.

Take a close look in the mirror and celebrate the unique features that make you exactly who you are. A young girl looks around her classroom and notices that her eyes are completely different from the big, round eyes of her friends. At first, she feels unsure, but then she looks at the beautiful women in her own family. She realizes her eyes glow like warm tea and crinkle into cheerful crescent moons, just like her mother, her grandmother, and her little sister. Her eyes are filled with stories of the past and bright hopes for the future. Experience a joyful journey of self-discovery as this young girl learns to draw incredible strength from her family. This poetic story is a warm celebration of diversity, helping you recognize your own brilliant beauty and find absolute confidence in the features that connect you to the people you love.

Pack your bags and get ready for the trip of a lifetime! Mindy Kim is heading all the way to Jeju Island in South Korea for her very first big family vacation. She has everything perfectly planned out, from spotting majestic waterfalls to exploring the beaches and taking pictures of the unique stone statues. But sometimes, even the best plans hit a few bumps along the way. As soon as the plane takes off, things start going completely sideways. Baby Charlie decides he is not a fan of flying and cries nonstop, rain clouds threaten to wash out their sunny beach days, and everyone in the family wants to do something totally different. Mindy is trying her hardest to keep the vacation magic alive. If you love funny stories about family and travel, this adventure will pull you right in. Join Mindy as she tries to save her much-anticipated trip and discovers that the best part of any vacation is simply being together, no matter what goes wrong.

Get ready for the ultimate pizza prize! Mindy Kim absolutely loves food, especially her favorite Korean dishes and a perfect slice of pizza. When a local pizza parlor announces a giant trivia competition with the grand prize of free pizza for twelve whole months, Mindy knows she has to enter. She builds her dream team, teaming up with her dad and her best friend Sally, completely ready to crush the competition. But winning is never quite as easy as it seems. Her dad starts to worry that he might not understand all the tricky cultural trivia questions. Instead of focusing on the grand prize, he just wants to make sure everyone is trying their best and having a good time. As the trivia questions get harder and harder, Mindy realizes the pressure is on. Will her team be able to beat the competition and secure a mountain of delicious pizza, or will they discover that having fun together is the real victory? Dive into this fun story filled with snacks, friendship, and plenty of laughs.

Get ready for the biggest change of Mindy Kim's life. She is officially becoming a big sister! Mindy has never had a sibling before, and she is bursting with excitement to welcome her new baby brother, Charlie, to the family. She has grand plans to be the most helpful, responsible, and amazing big sister the world has ever seen. However, bringing a baby home is completely different than Mindy expected. Charlie is incredibly cute, but he is also much louder and significantly smellier than she ever imagined. Every time Mindy tries to pitch in and help out her parents, something goes a little bit wrong. It feels like she just cannot get the hang of this big sister business. Step into Mindy's world as she figures out how to navigate life with a fussy newborn. You will root for her as she searches for her own special way to connect with baby Charlie and prove that he is incredibly lucky to have her as his big sister.

Bibsy Cross loves her bike, her best friend Natia, her cat, her family, and the library. When the library holds a bike-a-thon fundraiser to buy more books, Bibsy is ready to pedal hard. At first, the plan seems easy-peasy, regular-pegular: ride her bike, collect donations, and win. But the more Bibsy focuses on coming in first, the more she has to wonder whether she is racing for the right reason. This cheerful chapter book follows an energetic eight-year-old through a school-and-community story full of big feelings, good intentions, and everyday humor. With biking, libraries, friendship, and a character who is wonderfully herself, Bibsy’s adventure is a lively choice for newly confident readers.

Bibsy Cross likes helping. She likes school. She likes her best friend Natia, her cat, and most things that are easy-peasy, regular-pegular. But a class terrarium project turns out to be anything but simple. Bibsy and her group are supposed to make a self-sustaining pickle-jar habitat, where plants and tiny creatures can live in balance. When the creepy-crawlies and greenery do not behave exactly as expected, Bibsy’s helpful instincts kick in fast. The trouble is, helping nature sometimes means slowing down and noticing what is really needed. This warm chapter book blends classroom fun, science curiosity, bugs, friendship, and problem solving in a story that gives young readers plenty to think about without losing Bibsy’s lively spark.

Pack your bags for an incredible international adventure! Mindy Kim is bursting with excitement because she is flying all the way to South Korea to visit her grandparents. She has never taken such a massive trip before, and she cannot wait to hug her family, eat homemade treats, and explore the bustling sights of Seoul. To make the trip even more interesting, her dad is bringing his new girlfriend, Julie, to meet the extended family for the very first time. Mindy and Julie want to do something special to say thank you to her grandparents for hosting them, so they decide to cook a grand traditional Korean meal. The only problem is that neither of them is exactly an expert chef. As ingredients fly and mishaps pile up in the kitchen, Mindy starts to panic that they are cooking up a complete disaster. Follow along as Mindy races to fix their culinary mistakes and hopes their special meal can pass the ultimate family taste test.

Step right up and cast your vote! It is time to elect a new class president, and Mindy Kim is determined to win the election. She has built an absolutely foolproof campaign focused on two of the best things in the world: delicious snacks and being super kind to everyone. With a platform like that, she feels completely certain that her classmates will choose her to lead. There is just one huge obstacle standing in her way. To win the election, Mindy has to stand up in front of the entire class and deliver a persuasive speech. Suddenly, her confidence disappears, and she is terrified of messing up in front of everyone. If you have ever felt nervous about standing in the spotlight, you will love seeing how Mindy tackles her stage fright. Join the campaign trail to find out if she can conquer her fears, deliver the perfect speech, and prove she has exactly what it takes to be the greatest class president ever.

The air is filled with the mouth-watering scent of warm dough, and the whole house is bustling with excitement. Little Ren loves everything about the Lunar New Year, but she especially loves her family's delicious, sweet pineapple cakes. There is only one problem: every single year, the grown-ups tell her she is too little to help bake them. Ren watches her family mix, roll, and shape the treats, wishing she could join in the fun. She wonders when she will finally be big enough to take part in her favorite holiday tradition. But this year is going to be different. When her wonderful older brother Charlie arrives for the big celebration, he brings a special surprise that might just give Ren the chance she has been waiting for. This warm and beautiful story celebrates family traditions, the magic of cooking together, and the joy of finally growing big enough to help out.

Bibsy Cross loves school. She loves her family, her cat, her best friend Natia, and her science fair project. Most of all, she loves being Bibsy: curious, talkative, and full of ideas. But this year, Mrs. Stumper does not seem to love all that Bibsy-ness. She thinks Bibsy talks too much, especially about science. When Bibsy goes a little too far and Mrs. Stumper punishes her by punching a hole in the paper apple on the classroom wall, Bibsy feels rotten inside. This engaging chapter book introduces a bright, big-hearted eight-year-old facing a tough teacher relationship and a bruised sense of self. With school worries, friendship, family, and science fair excitement, Bibsy’s story is funny, tender, and easy to root for.

When Aunty Sina dances the taualuga, her hands curl like ocean waves and her feet glide smoothly across the floor. Tala watches in absolute awe, wishing she could perform the traditional Samoan dance with the exact same grace. But whenever Tala tries to siva, her arms feel stiff, her legs wobble, and she just cannot find that special, confident glow. With her grandmother's big birthday celebration approaching, Tala desperately wants to perform the dance as a special gift. She practices as hard as she can, but when it is finally time to step out onto the stage, Tala freezes in fear. Discover how Tala searches for her inner rhythm in this beautiful story about community and culture. You will be cheering for Tala as she learns that true strength and inspiration come right from the heart, guided by the deep love of her family.

For as long as Molly can remember, it has always been just the two of them: Molly and her dad. They have their own special routines, like splashing loudly in the swimming pool, spinning fast at the park, and baking the most delicious cookies in the entire neighborhood. Life is perfectly predictable and wonderful. But then everything turns upside down when her dad marries Ms. Too. Suddenly, there is a new person in the house, and she does not fit into their old routines. Ms. Too hates splashing in the water, gets dizzy when she spins, and is a terrible baker. Molly used to adore Ms. Too back when she was just the friendly local librarian, but having her as a stepmother feels completely different and scary. Explore the unpredictable magic of blended families in this touching story. You will discover right along with Molly that while change can be incredibly difficult, it can also bring wonderful new surprises.

When a young boy sees a drawing created by his friend, he suddenly realizes that his eyes look different from the other children at school. Feeling unsure, he turns to his loving father for guidance. Through a beautiful conversation, the boy discovers that his eyes are truly extraordinary. They rise to the skies and speak directly to the stars. They shine like warm sunlit rays and hold the brilliant trails of light from all the generations that came before him. He sees that his eyes are exactly like his father's, his grandfather's, and his little brother's. Inspired by the strong men in his family, he begins to recognize his own inner power and visionary strength. This breathtaking story will inspire you to celebrate exactly who you are and cherish the beautiful traits passed down through your family.

Starting over in a brand new town is never easy, and Mindy Kim has a very specific list of goals to make things better. First, she desperately wants a puppy. Second, she needs to find a way to fit in at her new school. And third, she wants to see her dad smile again after the loss of her mom. Mindy's grand plans hit a roadblock on the very first day of school when her classmates make fun of her favorite dried seaweed lunch snack. But everything changes when she meets her new friend, Sally. Sally thinks the seaweed is amazing, and soon the two girls launch the Yummy Seaweed Business right in the cafeteria. It seems like the perfect way to make friends and earn enough money for that puppy! Just as business starts booming, a jealous classmate decides to sabotage their snack empire. Find out how Mindy tackles the lunchroom drama, learns to embrace her family's culture, and discovers that true friendship is the greatest prize of all.

Pack your bags for a meaningful journey halfway across the world. After the sad passing of her beloved grandfather, Mindy Kim and her family decide to travel to South Korea. They are going to honor his memory and celebrate Chuseok, the traditional Korean mid-autumn harvest holiday, surrounded by their extended relatives. Chuseok is a special time dedicated to family, delicious food, and paying respect to ancestors. Even though everyone is gathered for a sorrowful reason, Mindy is determined to lift the family's spirits. She wants to honor her grandfather by making her very first official Chuseok celebration a beautiful and unforgettable event for everyone. Join Mindy as she learns about the rich traditions of the harvest festival. This tender and uplifting story explores how families come together to heal, share memories, and find joy even during difficult times.

Get ready for the brightest, most exciting celebration of the year! Mindy Kim is thrilled about her town's big Lunar New Year parade. She cannot wait to wear her beautiful traditional hanbok, eat incredible food, and introduce her new best friend Sally to all of her family's rich cultural traditions. However, this holiday also feels a bit tough because it is the very first one Mindy is celebrating without her mom. Despite her sadness, Mindy is determined to keep the holiday spirit alive. She decides to cook her mom's favorite traditional rice cake soup, but the recipe does not go exactly as planned, and the holiday just feels different than it used to. You will love watching Mindy navigate these mixed emotions with the help of her dad and friends. Discover how Mindy honors her cherished old traditions while finding the courage to create wonderful new memories along the way.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed how your eyes are different from your parents? For one young girl, her Asian eyes are a beautiful mystery that connects her to two different worlds. As a transracial adoptee, she knows her family bond is deep and filled with love, even when they do not look exactly alike. But she also wonders about her birth mother and the culture she came from. Step into a journey of self-discovery where she learns to appreciate both the family that chose her and the roots that shaped her. It is a powerful exploration of how love goes beyond appearances. You will see how every difference is something to celebrate. Your family might look just like you, or they might look completely different, but the love you share is what makes your family whole and your own story so incredibly beautiful.

There is exactly one thing Mindy Kim wants more than anything else in the entire world. She is desperate for a real, live, tail-wagging puppy! Having a bedroom completely overflowing with toy dog plushies is nice, but it simply cannot compare to the fun of having a real pet to take on walks, teach clever tricks, and cuddle with after school. With her big birthday just around the corner, Mindy thinks a puppy would be the absolute perfect gift. She is completely certain that she is responsible enough to be an amazing pet owner. Her dad, however, is not quite so convinced that she is ready for all the hard work that comes with taking care of a dog. You will love watching Mindy come up with hilarious and clever plans to show her dad she is fully prepared for pet ownership. Dive into this sweet story to see if Mindy can prove her responsibility and finally welcome a furry new friend into the Kim household.