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Books with author Grace Lin

  • Okie, Dokie Artichokie

    Grace Lin

    Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, Sept. 15, 2003)
    Each time Marklee gets a new neighbor he's excited to make a new friend, but the giraffe who just moved in downstairs seems to be a real grump, in a tale that shows how a little misunderstanding can be solved by simple communication.
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  • By Grace Lin - Dumpling Days

    Grace Lin

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Dec. 9, 2012)
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  • Grace Lin: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

    Grace Lin

    Paperback (Grace Lin, Jan. 1, 1672)
    Excellent Book
  • When the Sea Turned to Silver

    Grace Lin

    eBook (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Oct. 4, 2016)
    A New York Times Bestseller A National Book Award FinalistAn IndieBound BestsellerThis breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most thrilling tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller.Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei's grandmother--before it's too late.A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully illustrated, When the Sea Turned to Silver is a masterpiece companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky.
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  • Lissy's Friends

    Grace Lin

    Paperback (Viking (Dolly Parton's Imagination Library), March 15, 2007)
    What do you do when you're the new girl at school? If you're Lissy, you make a friend. A paper friend. And to Lissy's surprise, her little origami bird opens his eyes and says hello! So she quickly makes more friends. And soon Lissy has more friends than she can count! But what do you do when your friends have to leave? If you're Lissy, you make another friend . . . but this time one that stays. Utterly imaginative and charming, Lissy's Friends is a fresh take on the importance of friendship. Includes instructions for making an origami paper crane.
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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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  • Starry River of the Sky

    Grace Lin

    eBook (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Oct. 2, 2012)
    From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver.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.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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  • Fortune Cookie Fortunes

    Grace Lin

    eBook (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Nov. 27, 2013)
    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.
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  • Dim Sum for Everyone

    Grace Lin

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2009-04-09, April 9, 2009)
    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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  • The Year of the Rat

    Grace Lin

    eBook (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Jan. 1, 2008)
    A fresh new look for this modern classic by the Newbery-Award winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change.Based on the author's childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers.
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  • Merry Christmas: Let's All Sing! - Box Set: Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Plus CD

    Grace Lin

    Board book (LB Kids, Oct. 6, 2004)
    This delightful holiday package includes three board books and a CD of three popular Christmas carols and makes a perfect holiday gift! Prolific and acclaimed illustrator Grace Lin's brand-new interpretations of Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, and The Twelve Days of Christmas feature a variety of appealing animal characters celebrating the holiday season. The box includes a sturdy handle, making this box ideal for travel-on the plane, car, or stroller-or even just to keep at home. Let's all sing!
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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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