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2) Finding Papa
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"Follows young Mai and her mother's perilous journey from Vietnam to America to find Papa--who left ahead of them to start a better life for their family"-- Provided by publisher.
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After a back-breaking straight-A school year filled with too many extracurricular activities to count, twelve-year-old Mai's parents "reward" her by sending her to Vietnam, so she can get in touch with her roots. At first miserable, not knowing the language or customs, Mai spends time with her grandmother and learns to love her heritage, and even discovers secrets about her family's past, such as what happened to her grandfather during the war.
4) Wishes
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"In this spare, poetic picture book based on author Muon Van's family history and told through a series of wishes, a family packs up everything they own and embarks on a perilous oceanic voyage toward a better life"-- Provided by publisher.
5) Fly free!
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When Mai feeds the caged birds at a Buddhist temple in Vietnam, her simple act of kindness starts a chain of thoughtful acts that ultimately comes back to her. Includes author's note explaining the Buddhist concepts of karma and samsara, or the wheel of life.
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Kubi is a smart, inquisitive puppy who lives with all his friends on a farm in Vietnam. But when his life suddenly changes, he sets off on a long journey that takes him far, far away from his home. This is a story based on true events, illustrated with beautiful watercolors, for readers to feel and share all the emotions of this four-legged adventurer.
12) Mai's áo dài
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Celebrity fashion designer Thai Nguyen from Netflix's Say I Do joins forces with bestselling author Monique Truong and illustrator Dung Ho in this irresistibly charming picture book about embracing your heritage and the traditions that tie generations together -- centered around Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. It's the morning of Tet, and Mai can't wait to celebrate at her beloved grandmother's home. With the perfect dress: a poofy, sparkly Cinderella...