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Asian American Languages, Cooking & Culture for Kids

This list includes a veriaty of books that reppresnt Asian American Languages, Cooking & Culture, both historical and modern for kids. Many of the novels are available in various formats that can be searched for through the catalog.

Tulsa City-County Library

63 items

  • J 394.1 H877c 2019 - You can find a Chinese restaurant in almost every city in the world. That's in large part due to Chinese people who have left behind their homeland to start new lives elsewhere. Inside, read the story of how Chinese…
    BookBroomall, PA : Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highlights, Inc., [2019] — J 394.1 H877c 2019
  • Get Talking Chinese

    Mandarin Chinese for Beginners

    Greenwood, Elinor
    J 495.1 G856g 2007 - Teaches Chinese vocabulary and characters and presents information on Chinese culture, covering such themes as the body, weather, transportation, and food, and includes lessons on an audio CD.
    BookLondon ; New York : DK, 2007. — J 495.1 G856g 2007
  • J 495.1 P935w 2020 - Sesame characters help readers learn Mandarin so they can connect with friends who speak the language. Welcoming words relating to everyday life and friendship give readers new language tools to become smarter, kinder…
    BookMinneapolis, Minnesota : Lerner Publications, [2020] — J 495.1 P935w 2020
  • J 951 O75c 2018 - Chinese Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of China in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Chinese heritage are a significant…
    BookAnn Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2018] — J 951 O75c 2018
  • J 394.1 R375j 2019 - Japanese immigrants to the United States have not been as numerous as other groups, but their impact on the national dining scene has been huge. Inside, read how people from Japan have been met with both scorn and…
    BookBroomall, PA : Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highlights, Inc., [2019] — J 394.1 R375j 2019
  • J 495.6 C118L 2019 - Pairing words and characters with whimsical illustrations, each section features examples of word pronunciation, the three main Japanese writing systems (kanji, hiragana, and katakana), and common Japanese elements.
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2019] — J 495.6 C118L 2019
  • J 495.6 K127m 2013 - Open the pages of this book and you'll soon be speaking Japanese! Colorful illustrations and simple labels make learning Japanese fun. From the basics to cool phrases, this book will give you lots to talk about!
    BookNorth Mankato, Minn. : Picture Window Books, [2013] — J 495.6 K127m 2013
  • J 495.6 K953m 2010 - Simple text paired with themed photos invite the reader to learn to speak Japanese.
    BookMankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, [2010] — J 495.6 K953m 2010
  • Japanese Nursery Rhymes

    Carp Streamers, Falling Rain, and Other Traditional Favorites

    Wright, Danielle
    J 495.6 W931j 2011 - Traditional Japanese verses depicting the natural world and the many tiny moments that make childhood special, such as blowing bubbles, escaping the rain, rolling an acorn, and flying a kite. Presented in Japanese…
    eBook[United States] : Tuttle Publishing, 2019.
  • Perfect for the whole family, First Words Japanese features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the…
    eBook[Place of publication not identified] : Lonely Planet Global Limited, [2018]
  • All About Japan

    Stories, Songs, Crafts and More

    Moore, Willamarie
    J 952 M787aL 2011 - A cultural adventure for kids, All About Japan offers a journey to a new place--and ways to bring it to life! Dive into stories, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs.
    BookRutland, Vt. ; North Clarendon, Vt. : Tuttle Pub., [2011] — J 952 M787aL 2011
  • J 394.1 R375i 2019 - India is a diverse country with hundreds of ethnic communities. Read how Indian food has found a regular place on American and European tables, while remaining a touchstone for Indian immigrant communities.
    BookBroomall, PA : Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highlights, Inc., [2019] — J 394.1 R375i 2019
  • My First Book of Hindi Words

    An ABC Rhyming Book of Hindi Language and Indian Culture

    Singh, Rina, 1955-
    J 491.4 S617m 2016 - Organized as an ABC rhyming book, My First Book of Hindi Words incorporates common Hindi words into charming English-language rhymes, beginning with: "A is for akash. A sky so blue where little birds fly and big…
    BookTokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2016] — J 491.4 S617m 2016
  • J 954 O75i 2018 - Indian Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of India in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Indian heritage are a significant…
    BookAnn Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2018] — J 954 O75i 2018
  • P Is for Poppadoms!

    An Indian Alphabet Book

    Sehgal, Kabir,
    J 954 S456p 2019 - From C for chai to Y for yoga, this fresh, rhyming alphabet book takes young readers on a spirited journey to discover the people, places, lifestyles and language of India.
    BookNew York : Beach Lane Books, [2019] — J 954 S456p 2019
  • J 954.02 G358t 2016 - Shares the history of the iconic tomb, including why it was built, who it was built for, and what makes it such an extraordinary piece of architecture.
    Book[Kennett Square, Pennsylvania] : Purple Toad Publishing, [2017] — J 954.02 G358t 2016
  • Korean Celebrations

    Festivals, Holidays and Traditions

    Cho, Tina,
    J 394.2 C545k 2019 - Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea's colorful festivals and family celebrations--wonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods. This book allows…
    BookTokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2019] — J 394.2 C545k 2019
  • J 495.7 K953m 2011 - An introduction to Korean, featuring two-page color photographs, each on a different theme, with objects labeled in Korean and English, covering family, clothes, food, garden, classroom, and other topics.
    BookMankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, [2011] — J 495.7 K953m 2011
  • Korean Nursery Rhymes

    Wild Geese, Land of Goblins, and Other Favorite Songs and Rhymes

    Wright, Danielle
    J 495.7 W931k 2013 - An illustrated collection of fourteen nursery rhymes, plus notes on Korean culture and explanations of how the jump rope and hand clap games are played. Presented in Hanguel script, Romanized Korean, and English;…
    BookTokyo ; Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle, [2013] — J 495.7 W931k 2013
  • J 951.95 O75k 2018 - Korean Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Korea in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Korean heritage are a significant…
    BookAnn Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2018] — J 951.95 O75k 2018