Top-rated books by Choi Yangsook
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Award winning
A Dupatta Is...
Marzieh Abbas, Anu Chouhan, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and understanding.
Stimulates children's imagination and curiosity.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages appreciation for different cultural heritages.

A Dupatta Is...
Marzieh Abbas, Anu Chouhan, 2023
Award winning
Grandma Comes to Stay
Ifeoma Onyefulu, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases cultural heritage through vivid storytelling.
Strengthens family values and relationships.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Supports developmental growth in young readers.

Grandma Comes to Stay
Ifeoma Onyefulu, 2015
Award winning
The Fiesta Dress: A Quinceanera Tale
Caren McNelly McCormack, Martha Avilés, 2009
42 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural traditions through a vibrant narrative.
Encourages family values and communal celebrations.
Enhances understanding of Latino heritage.
Supports social development and emotional maturity.

The Fiesta Dress: A Quinceanera Tale
Caren McNelly McCormack, Martha Avilés, 2009
Award winning
Bintou's Braids
Sylvianne Diouf, Shane Evans, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and personal identity.
Enhances understanding of family and community roles.
Supports self-esteem and acceptance through personal growth.
Provides vibrant visuals and engaging storytelling.

Bintou's Braids
Sylvianne Diouf, Shane Evans, 2004
Award winning
The Sound of Kwanzaa
Dimitrea Tokunbo, Lisa Cohen, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Kwanzaa's cultural heritage and traditions.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the festive spirit.
Introduces key values: unity, creativity, and faith.
Supports cultural understanding and diversity awareness.

The Sound of Kwanzaa
Dimitrea Tokunbo, Lisa Cohen, 2009
Award winning
The Three Bears
Yuri Salzman, 1990
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters embody diversity, fostering inclusivity.
Enhances problem-solving through plot-driven challenges.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Three Bears
Yuri Salzman, 1990
Award winning
Tea Cakes for Tosh
Kelly Starling Lyons, E.B. Lewis, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family connections and culinary heritage.
Enhances understanding of family traditions and history.
Stimulates early reading through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and cultural appreciation.

Tea Cakes for Tosh
Kelly Starling Lyons, E.B. Lewis, 2012
Award winning
The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes
Ying Chang Compestine, David Roberts-, Recorded Books, Nancy Wu, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant retelling of classic tale with cultural twist.
Encourages values of honesty and courage.
Engages children with colorful, vivid illustrations.
Supports multicultural understanding and appreciation.
