Books with author Yin Kwok

Your little ones will discover incredible animals as they migrate for the winter. Where are the going? And why do they have to travel so far? This book explains why some animals need to travel in search of food and warmer weather. Come and meet the animals and hear what they have to say about their journeys.Mayleen and Walton dream up a fantastical journey around the world on a magic carpet. Join them as they travel in search of migrating animals. Meet the animals for quick chat and learn about why they are on the move.A polar bear is walking her cubs across the snow. Walton stops to ask where they are going."Winter is coming so we are moving to the edge of the ice to hunt for food," she replies. "It's called migration, lots of animals do it."Mayleen knows of other migrating animals. "Let's visit them all," she suggests.Mayleen and Walton fly off in search of reindeer. They spot a herd in the snow. The reindeer are happy to welcome them for a chat."We are just having a rest break," say the reindeer. "We are migrating south in search of more food. It's been a long walk.”"We are only passing by," says Mayleen. "We are visiting all the migrating animals on our magic carpet."When I Grow Up is written and illustrated by Yin Kwok, author of the Kid Hero Stories weekly series of Personalized Books.

Bring your little one on a journey to discover some interesting and quirky job opportunities. With so many occupations to choose from, how is a kid supposed to decide? This book explains why it’s not necessary to decide so young. It’s fun just thinking about all the possibilities for the future.Mayleen and Walton are excited and confused. Join them as they discuss and imagine some of the wonderful occupations they may choose from.But there is no rush. There is still plenty of time for kids to be kids."I thought we could play a game of tennis," Mayleen suggests to Walton. "When I grow up, I want to be a sports champion.""Are you sure?" asks Walton. "Last week you said you wanted to be a scientist.""How about you?" Mayleen asks Walton. "What do you want to be when you grow up?"Walton doesn't really know what he wants to be when he grows up. There are so many things he likes to do, how is he supposed to decide?"I could be a dog walker," he says. "I like taking care of dogs."When I Grow Up is written and illustrated by Yin Kwok, author of the Kid Hero Stories weekly series of Personalized Books.

Bring your little one on a fascinating journey through a castle once occupied by Kings and Queens. Discover how they lived from day to day, how they ate, slept, amused and entertained themselves.Mayleen and Walton take an exciting tour through the great halls and corridors of a timeless castle. Join them as they discuss and imagine some of the wonderful activities that kept the Royal family occupied. Would you want to live like a King or Queen?The guide takes Mayleen and Walton to the armoury room. The suits of armour are on display, along with swords and shields."They look real don't they?" says Mayleen. "They look like there could still be people standing inside them.“Walton thinks he sees one of them moving."Quick, let's get out of here!" he cries in fear.When I Grow Up is written and illustrated by Yin Kwok, author of the Kid Hero Stories weekly series of Personalized Books.

Bring your little one on a fascinating journey through a castle once occupied by Kings and Queens. Discover how they lived from day to day, how they ate, slept, amused and entertained themselves.Mayleen and Walton take an exciting tour through the great halls and corridors of a timeless castle. Join them as they discuss and imagine some of the wonderful activities that kept the Royal family occupied. Would you want to live like a King or Queen?The guide takes Mayleen and Walton to the armoury room. The suits of armour are on display, along with swords and shields."They look real don't they?" says Mayleen. "They look like there could still be people standing inside them.“Walton thinks he sees one of them moving."Quick, let's get out of here!" he cries in fear.When I Grow Up is written and illustrated by Yin Kwok, author of the Kid Hero Stories weekly series of Personalized Books.

Let's make a time capsule! What fun things would you hide inside? Join Mayleen and Walton as they select all sorts of interesting objects to place inside their time capsule. They shall bury it in the ground to dig up in one year.The Time Capsule is just one of the many titles from the Personalized Books Collection by Kid Hero Stories.p1-Here are Mayleen and Walton. Mayleen and Walton have decided to make a time capsule. They read about it in a magazine. When they have finished, they will bury it in the ground to dig up in one year. First the children need to find something to make the capsule out of.p2-Mayleen has found a cardboard box and a large plastic storage box. Walton has found a big glass bottle with a screw top lid. The children agree that the glass bottle will be best. "We can screw the lid on tight, and when it's buried, the dirt won't get in," says Walton.p3-"What shall we put inside?" asks Mayleen. The children go looking for the items they want to put inside the time capsule. It shall be a collection of different and fun things…..

An old grave sits on top of a quiet hill next to Clara's school. Students aren't allowed in the hill because its dangerous. One day, however, Clara decides to climb the hill anyway.Alone, Clara witnesses a murder in the forests of the hill, but the police won't believe her. The person was killed, they say, but it wasn't a murder.Clara knows what she saw and is determined to prove it. She's certain that the murder has something to do with the grave, and the strange antique bowl which her friend found. Now, however, she has a bigger problem. The killer knows who she is and he's after the bowl as well.Clara and her friends race to untangle a mystery spanning past and present. A mystery where the grave, the lady buried in it and the antique bowl may lead to a fabled golden treasure. And they have to do it while outwitting the killer who wants it for himself and has already killed to find it.

Bring your little one on a journey to discover some interesting and quirky job opportunities. With so many occupations to choose from, how is a kid supposed to decide? This book explains why it’s not necessary to decide so young. It’s fun just thinking about all the possibilities for the future.Mayleen and Walton are excited and confused. Join them as they discuss and imagine some of the wonderful occupations they may choose from.But there is no rush. There is still plenty of time for kids to be kids."I thought we could play a game of tennis," Mayleen suggests to Walton. "When I grow up, I want to be a sports champion.""Are you sure?" asks Walton. "Last week you said you wanted to be a scientist.""How about you?" Mayleen asks Walton. "What do you want to be when you grow up?"Walton doesn't really know what he wants to be when he grows up. There are so many things he likes to do, how is he supposed to decide?"I could be a dog walker," he says. "I like taking care of dogs."When I Grow Up is written and illustrated by Yin Kwok, author of the Kid Hero Stories weekly series of Personalized Books.

It’s the day before Christmas and there is so much to do. Join Mayleen and Walton as they decorate the house, wrap the presents, and shop for last minute items. The dinner guests will be arriving soon for a big Christmas feast.The Day Before Christmas is just one of the many titles from the Personalized Books Collection by Kid Hero Stories.p1-Here are Mayleen and Walton. They are getting ready for a very special day. Can you guess what it is?Tomorrow is Christmas day, and that means Mayleen and Walton will be very busy today. They must help prepare for tonight's big family dinner.p2-Mayleen wakes up bright and early. "Come on Walton," she calls, "Let's look at the Christmas tree." Mayleen loves looking at all the sparkling decorations hanging from the tree. Walton looks at all the presents piling up under the tree.The children try to guess which presents are theirs. It's exciting to receive presents. p3-Mayleen helps Walton write his letter to Santa Claus. This year Walton forgot to write his letter to Santa in time for the post, but it's never too late. Do you know how the children will get the letter to reach Santa in time? Mayleen is going to scan it and send it by email. Santa always reads his emails. p4-It is time to visit the shops. Mayleen and Walton admire all the beautiful displays in the shop windows. Here is one of Santa with his reindeer. They are puppets made of wood, and they can open and close their eyes and mouths. The children visit the shops every year to admire the fancy Christmas displays….