Research Guides: Juvenile Fiction (some non-fiction)
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Chinese

A mouse goes to the sun, cloud, wind, and wall in search of the strongest husband for his daughter, only to find him among his own kind.

Chin, Charlie China's Bravest Girl JUV PS3553.H48 C48 1993

Legend of Hua Mu Lan who goes to war disguised as a man to save her family honor and becomes a great general.

Haskins, Jim Count Your Way Through China JUV DS706.H39 1987

Presents the numbers 1-10 in Chinese using each number to introduce concepts about China and Chinese culture.

Va, Leong A Letter to the King JUV PZ7.V12 L48 1991

When Ti Ying's father is put in prison, Ti Ying, his youngest daughter, is able to save him by writing and delivering a letter to the king.

French

Brown, Margaret Bonsoir Lune (Goodnight Moon) Juv PZ 24.B76 B76 2003

Tucked in bed, a little bunny says goodnight to all the familiar things.

While hunting with his father, a little polar bear drifts out to sea and ends up in a jungle where a friendly hippopotamus helps him return home.

Story of a girl getting carried away with coloring and crayons.

Popaul is afraid of everything, especially his shadow. His parents can't seem to comfort him, until Mamie Justine comes to visit.

German

Böll, Annemarie Alas Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahl Judith Kerr JUV PZ33.K4 A4

When Hitler stole the pink rabbit.

Bunte Geschichten (Colorful Stories) Curric Elem German

Collection of short tales.

Hänschen im blaubeerenwald (Little Hans in the Blueberry Forest) Curric Elem German

Hoffman, Heinrich Der Stuwwelpeter (Tousle-head) Curric Elem German

Kästner, Erich Emil und die drei Lwillinge JUV PZ33.K38 E45

A mystery adventure with Emil and his three friends on an island.

Knesebeck, Hertha Weíhnachten (Christmas) JUV PZ34.3.K63

Milne, AA Pu der Bär (Winnie the Pooh and House at Pooh Corner) JUV PZ33.M568P66

Complete german translation of two of Milne’s books. (264 pages)

Schneewittchen und die sieben Zwerge (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) JUV PZ34.S351966

Verlag, Carlsen Goldköpfchen und Die Drei Bären (Goldilocks and the Three Bears) JUV PZ34.G64

Korean

Kongjwi Patchwi (Korean Cinderella) JUV GR342.K67 1982

Korean folkstory for children.

Paek, Min Aekyung's Dream JUV PZ50.P26 1988

A young Korean immigrant learns to adjust to her new life in America by heeding the words of an ancient Korean king.

Portuguese

Renyi Picture Dictionary JUV PC5333.R46 1990

Portuguese - English Dictionary

Russian

Fairy-Tales of Siberian Folks  [Russian/English] JUV GR203.17.S55 1992

Siberian Folk tales in Russian and English.

Spanish

Ada, Alma Flor La lagartija y el sol (The Lizard and the sun) JUV PZ74.1.A258 1997

A story of a lizard's search to find the sun and bring it back to his people after it disappears.

Ada, Alma Flor Pinatas y flores de papel (Pinatas and Paper Flowers) JUV GT4801.P47 1983

Brief descriptions of several Hispanic holidays as they are celebrated in North, Central, and South America.

Araujo, Orlando Miquel Vicente Pata Caliente JUV PZ73.A7 M5 1992

The story of a young Venezuelan shoeshiner who dreams of traveling the world and learns hard lessons about growing up.

Argueta, Monlio Los perros magicos de los volcanes (Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes) JUV PZ73.A66 1990

When the magic dogs who live on the volcanoes of El Salvador are pursued by wicked lead soldiers, they are aided by two ancient volcanoes.

Arnold, Sandra Martin  Hijo del Sol: Una Leyenda Cubana (Child of the Sun: a Cuban Legend) JUV PZ8.1.A7297 H5 1997

Greedy Sun refuses to share the sky with Moon in this Cuban legend that explains why solar eclipses occur.

Baker, Keith Quién es la Bestia? (Who is the Beast?) JUV PZ74.3.B34 1994

When a tiger suspects that he is the beast the jungle aminals are fleeing, he returns to them and points out their similarities.

Blanco, Alberto La Sirena del desierto (The Desert Mermaid) JUV PZ73.B56 1992

A desert mermaid living in an oasis seeks to save her people by rediscovering the forgotten songs of their ancestors.

Bravo Villasante, Carmen El Libro de las Fabulas (The Book of Fables) JUV PZ76.3.B8

A collection of fables from Spain and Latin America.

Castaneda, Omar S.  El Tapiz de Abuela (Abuela's Weave) JUV PZ73.C373 1993

Esperanza, a Guatemalan Indian girl,  travels to the large city with her grandmother to sell their woven fabrics.

Cruz, Alejandro Mujer Que Brillaba Mas Aun Que El Sol (The Woman Who Outshone the Sun) [Spanish/English]  JUV F1221.Z3 C78 1991

Retells the Zapotec legend of Lucia Zenteno, a beautiful woman with magical powers who is exiled from a mountain village and takes its water away in punishment.

Garza, Carmen Lomas Cuadros de familia (Family Pictures) JUV E184.S75 L66 1990

The author describes her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas.

Gonzalez, Lucia M. El Gallo de Bodas (The Bossy Rooster) JUV PZ74.1.G76 1994

In this cumulative folktale from Cuba, the sun sets off a chain of events which results in the cleaning of a rooster's beak in time for his uncle's wedding.

Gonzalez, Ralfka and Ana Ruiz Mi primer libro de dichos (My First Book of Proverbs) JUV PN6405.G66 1995

Humorous contemperary illustrations of traditional Mexican American proverbs.

Harvey, Bob & Diane Kelsay Harvey Una Jornada de Esperanza (A Journey of Hope) JUV QL666.C53 H37 1991

The journey of a sea turtle from birth.

Herrera, Juan Felipe El canto de las palomas (Calling the Doves) JUV PS3558.E74 Z46 1995

The author recalls his childhood in California with his farmworker parents who inspired him with poetry and song.

Johnston, Tony My Mexico - Mexico Mio JUV PS3560.0393 M9 1996

Poetry in English and Spanish.

Kalan, Robert Salta, Ranita, Salta (Jump, Frog, Jump) JUV PZ8.3.K124 J8 1994

A cumulative tale in which a frog tries to catch a fly without getting caught itself.

Kleven, Elisa  Viva! Una Pinata JUV PZ73.K55 1996

A young girl befriends her birthday pinata and takes it on imaginary outings.

Levy, Janice  El espiritu de tio Fernando: Una historia del Dia de los Muertos ( The Spirit of Tio Fernando: A  Day of the Dead story) [Spanish/English]  JUV PZ73.L485 1995            

As he prepares to celebrate the Day of the Dead, a young boy remembers all the things he liked about his favorite uncle.

Lopez de Mariscal, Blanca Los Pajaros de la cosecha (The Harvest Birds) JUV PZ73.L72 1995

A young man realizes his dream by listening to the voice of nature.

Martinez, Cruz La mujer que billaba aun mas que el sol (The Woman who Outshone the Sun) JUV F1221.Z3 C78 1991

Retells the Zapatec legend of Lucia Zenteno.

McNaught, Harry 500 palabras nuevas para ti (500 Words to Grow on) JUV PC4115.M425 1982

Names of objects in English and Spanish and accompanying illustrations are grouped by topic such as colors, toys, animals, and tools.

Munsch, Robert N. La Estación de los Bomberos (The Fire Station) JUV PS8576.U57 F51 1992

Spanish translation of The Fire Station.

Paulsen, Gary  La Tortilleria JUV TX770.T65 P3818 1995

A look at the making of tortillas from the corn fields to the kitchen table.

Platt, Richard El Cine (Cinema) JUV PN 1995.C64

A non-fiction title on the history of the cinema.

Reiser, Lynn Margaret and Margarita, Margarita y Margaret JUV PZ73.R4 1996

Margaret, who only speaks English and Margarita who only speaks Spanish, meet in the park and have fun playing together.

Romer, Harriet La montana del alimento (The Legend of Food Mountain) JUV F1219.76.F65 R65 1988

An Aztec myth recounting the creation and destruction of the world by the dieties of the 4 great elements.

Ryan, Pam Munoz Arroz con Frijoles - y unos amables ratones PZ7.R955 E5 2001

Rosa Maria spends the week getting ready for her granddaughter's birthday party and trying to avoid attracting mice - unaware that the mice in her walls are preparing for a party of their own.

Tabor, Nancy Somos un Arco Iris (We Are a Rainbow) [Spanish/English] JUV LC 208.T32 1995

A delightful picture book on the similarities and differences between cultures.

Torres, Leyla El sancocho del sabado JUV PZ73.T68 1995

A girl goes on a trip to the market with her grandparents. Includes cooking and bartering.

Zentner, Jorge Comemiedos JUV PZ73.Z45 C64 2001

A little boy is afraid of the dark and is comforted by his sister.

Vietnamese

Tran-Khanh-Tuyet Co Be Tho-Det Lang Thai-Yen (The Little Weaver of Thai-Yen Villge) JUV PZ90.V5 T7 1987

A young Vietnamese girl maintains her own cultural identity while struggling to adjust to America.