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Books with author Grace Lin

  • Olvina Swims

    Grace Lin

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), April 17, 2007)
    Olvina the plucky chicken is back for another adventure!Olvina can swim about as well as she can fly, but her reluctance to swim hasn't been a problem until she's on vacation in Hawaii with her friend Hailey. Will Olvina let her fear of the water spoil her fun? Not with Hailey on the job.Children (as well as chickens) may find learning to swim a daunting challenge. This reassuring story shows that with a little courage, lots of practice, and the help of a good friend, one can accomplish just about anything.
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  • Olvina Flies

    Grace Lin

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), April 1, 2003)
    The ideal picture book for every child’s first plane trip.Olvina was starting to feel very nervous. “Maybe I should get off the plane,” she thought. “Chickens aren’t supposed to fly.”When Olvina gets invited to the Tenth Annual Bird Convention in Hawaii, she decides it’s high time to overcome her fear of flying. But on the day of her big plane trip, Olvina’s tummy is filled with butterflies and she has second thoughts. After all, chickens aren’t supposed to fly. Or are they?This tender and funny story is for children who love to fly as well as those who have not yet had the experience. From takeoff to landing, Olvina’s journey is one kids won’t want to miss!
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  • Where The Mountain Meets The Moon

    Grace Lin

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, April 12, 2011)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River.
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  • The Year of the Rat

    Grace Lin

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, March 15, 1782)
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  • The Year of the Dog

    Grace Lin

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Dec. 20, 2005)
    This funny and profound debut novel by prolific illustrator Lin tells the story of young Pacy who, as she celebrates the Chinese New Year with her family, discovers this is the year she is supposed to "find herself." Illustrations.
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  • Dim Sum for Everyone

    Grace Lin

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, July 10, 2001)
    In English, dim sum means "little hearts," or "touches the heart," but to this young girl, dim sum means delicious. On a visit to a bustling dim sum restaurant, a family picks their favorite little dishes from the steaming trolleys filled with dumplings, cakes, buns, and tarts. And as is traditional and fun, they share their food with each other so that everyone gets a bite of everything.Just right for young children, Dim Sum for Everyone! celebrates a cultural custom and a universal favorite activity--eating!
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  • Starry River Of The Sky

    Grace Lin

    Library Binding (Turtleback, Feb. 11, 2014)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can't help but notice the village's peculiar inhabitants and their problems-where has the innkeeper's son gone? Why are Master Chao and Widow Yan always arguing? What is the crying sound Rendi keeps hearing? And how can crazy, old Mr. Shan not know if his pet is a toad or a rabbit?But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questions. Newbery Honor author Grace Lin brings readers another enthralling fantasy featuring her marvelous full-color illustrations. Starry River Of The Sky is filled with Chinese folklore, fascinating characters, and exciting new adventures.
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  • Dumpling Days

    Grace Lin

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Jan. 2, 2012)
    There was no day that dumplings couldn't make better.Pacy is back! The beloved heroine of The Year of the Dog and The Year of the Rat has returned in a brand new story. This summer, Pacy's family is going to Taiwan for an entire month to visit family and prepare for their grandmother's 60th birthday celebration. Pacy's parents have signed her up for a Chinese painting class, and at first she's excited. This is a new way to explore her art talent! But everything about the trip is harder than she thought it would be--she looks like everyone else but can't speak the language, she has trouble following the art teacher's instructions, and it's difficult to make friends in her class. At least the dumplings are delicious...As the month passes by, Pacy eats chicken feet (by accident!), gets blessed by a fortune teller, searches for her true identity, and grows closer to those who matter most.
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  • Fortune Cookie Fortunes

    Grace Lin MD

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Dec. 26, 2006)
    Crack, crack, crack! The cookies snap open and the family's fortunes are revealed. Mei Mei wants to know how hers will come true. Jie Jie scoffs-- they never come true. But Pacy isn't so sure. As she waits and watches, she notices magical things happening in her family. Could the fortunes really be right? And what about Pacy's fortune: You will see the world in a new way ? Well, yes, it's true! Pacy has been seeing the world through fortune cookies! This exhuberantly illustrated story about every kid's favorite part of a Chinese meal also includes a brief history of the fortune cookie. What will your fortune be? Crack! Open up a cookie and find out. From the Hardcover edition.
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  • Ling & Ting Share a Birthday

    Grace Lin

    Paperback (LB Kids, Aug. 16, 1656)
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  • The Year of the Dog

    Grace Lin

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, May 2, 2007)
    It's the Chinese Year of the Dog, and as Pacy celebrates with her family, she finds out that this is the year she is supposed to "find herself." Universal themes of friendship, family, and finding one's life passions make this novel appealing to readers of all backgrounds. This funny and profound book is a wonderful debut novel by a prolific picture book author and illustrator and has all the makings of a classic.
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  • Kite Flying

    Grace Lin

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, June 11, 2002)
    The family from Dim Sum for Everyone! is back for a new outing– building and flying their own kite! The wind is blowing. It is a good day for kites! The whole family makes a trip to the local craft store for paper, glue, and paint. Everyone has a job: Ma-Ma joins sticks together. Ba-Ba glues paper. Mei-Mei cuts whiskers while Jie-Jie paints a laughing mouth. Dragon eyes are added and then everyone attaches the final touch . . . a noisemaker! Now their dragon kite is ready to fly.Kite Flying celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure.
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