Helen Plum Library

Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai. Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai, and the space between them seems immense until a familiar lullaby, shared through screen time, brings them together again. This is a poignant family story about immigration, grandparent-grandchild connections, and the ties that bind. Evocative, digital illustrations beautifully...

A bestselling author-illustrator duo join forces to create a modern father-son love story. The father tells his little son the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they go on a beautiful journey through family history. There's a tattoo from a favorite book his mother used to read him, one from something his father used to tell him, and one from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart with numbers inside-which might be...

Making sure the new year is lucky is serious business. Thankfully PoPo has come all the way from China to America to help!

Join one little Chinese-American girl (and her baby brother) as her grandmother teaches her all the do's and don'ts of celebrating the Chinese New Year. From making sure the windows are super clean (do!) to not using the unlucky number four (don't!), there is a lot to be done in preparation for the celebration.

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Growing Up in the Torrone Zone is a story about a hardworking little boy and the joy he finds while helping his family to make torrone, a traditional Italian candy, for the annual town festival that takes place atop the small mountain town he calls home. Every step is filled with fun and excitement, from going down the mountain to buy the torrone ingredients to preparing the delicious candy treat. Treasured memories are made with family and friends...in...

Jun and his mother look at old photos. In this fictional narrative, tight picture-text correlation and explanatory vocabulary will help readers follow along as Jun learns about his family tree. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title My Mom Shows Me Old Photos.

This book is about a young Kurdish refugee taking the reader on a ride to visit all corners of Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville city is home to approximately 20,000 Kurdish refugees and immigrants. This book is dedicated to every Kurdish and non-Kurdish refugee living in the diaspora. The book is also excellent for educational purposes, as it discusses the Kurdish culture, identity, and history.

Nana, in the endearing way of grandmothers, tells Sara of the importance of rice for their family and explains why her pa has to work so long and hard. Sara, reluctant at first, slowly begins to listen to the story and actually to participate in telling it. Together, they make a delicious, sweet rice pie, and, soon, the two are singing a song that spans the generations of their family. Now anyone can make sweet rice pie by following the recipe...

"What a treat it is to become acquainted with her family's cast of characters!" -Review of Texas Books "Warmth, humor, and fond remembrance waft through this beautifully worded and evocatively illustrated exploration of a young girl's family tree." -justonemorebook.com One rainy day, Annie asks her grandmother about their family's history. Grandma Marilyn, who knows just how to tell a story, takes Annie on a genealogical adventure. When...

Spending time with grandparents is a great way to learn new things. In this delightful book, a young boy enjoys a day of adventure with his grandpa. From painting to cleaning, there are lessons to be found in daily activities. Bright illustrations paired with accessible text will engage both beginning readers and young listeners, while close picture-text correlation help develop reading comprehension skills. This fun book is sure to be a popular addition...

Learning how to get along with family not only strengthens the family and each member's emotional security, it also provides individuals with valuable relationship-building tools and skills that will serve them well outside the family-in school and at wor