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Author: Frederick Lipp
Illustrator: Jason Gaillard

Synopsis: Sophy and her mother are poor. They live in a small village with no doctor, hospital, or school. But Sophy has a secret wish-a wish for something that will change her life forever. With the help of a pair of running shoes, Sophy might just be able to make her wish come true.

Author Frederick Lipp and illustrator Jason Gaillard create an empowering story of hope and determination set in the countryside of Cambodia.

🎁 Recommended from 6 to 13 years old.

# Cambodian countryside,
# Child's willpower, # Education for All
# Kindness

Author: Helene Gaborit
Illustrator: Claude Sauquet

Synopsis: On her home from school, Anika discovers a mysterious injured bird on the banks of the Singapore River.

The 8-year-old little girl, with the complicity of the saved bird, helps us discover the customs of everyday life in Singapore: close-to-nature-town-country. At the same time, she discovers the meaning of true friendship.

The exceptional illustrations support the story through collage and gouache.

Anika's story takes us on a cultural journey. The Glossary explains to us some interesting details about life in Asia.

🎁 Recommended to 8 and above.

#Asian culture, # Singapore tradition, #Daily life
#Friendship, #Helping other

Author: Fred Lipp
Illustrator: Kristine Hakim

Synopsis:
Sky, a young Cambodian girl, wants to be a Tuk-Tuk driver. Traditionally this career is reserved for men.
As she attempts to fulfil her dream, will she be able to overcome the challenges?

Based on a true story from 2010, this Graphic Novel invites us to discover the beautiful city of Phnom Penh.


🎁 Recommended from 8 to 18 years old.

#Dream, #Hope, #Self-transcendence, #Gender Equality,
#Dailylife in Cambodia, #Phnom Penh, ## Tradition versus Modernity

Author: Frederick Lipp
Illustrator: Keïko Henke

Synopsis: A young Cambodian girl, 8 years old, who leave in Phnom Penh, saves her money to buy a bird on which to make a wish for her poor family’s future.
As a tradition in Asia, by releasing a caged bird, all you wish will come true.

🎁 Recommended from 6 to 12 years old.

#Asian culture, #Asia, #Tradition, #Value of education
#Hope, #Dream, #Observation, # Freedom

Author: Fred Lipp
Illustrator: Kristine Hakim

Synopsis:
Sky, a young Cambodian girl, wants to be a Tuk-Tuk driver. Traditionally this career is reserved for men.
As she attempts to fulfil her dream, will she be able to overcome the challenges?

Based on a true story from 2010, this Graphic Novel invites us to discover the beautiful city of Phnom Penh.


🎁 Recommended from 8 to 18 years old.

#Dream, #Hope, #Self-transcendence, #Gender Equality,
#Dailylife in Cambodia, #Phnom Penh, ## Tradition versus Modernity

Author: Béatrice Barbey
Illustrator: Philippe Ames

Synopsis: Once upon a time, a small grey mouse was very thirsty. After drinking some milk in the cat’s bowl, the mouse turns into an elegant white cat.

This imaginary tale has beautiful illustrations inspired by Asian shadow puppet art.

🎁 Recommended from 3 to 6 years old.

#Poetry, #Imagination, #Puppets

Author: Frederick Lipp
Illustrator: Keïko Henke

Synopsis: A young Cambodian girl, 8 years old, who leave in Phnom Penh, saves her money to buy a bird on which to make a wish for her poor family’s future.
As a tradition in Asia, by releasing a caged bird, all you wish will come true.

🎁 Recommended from 6 to 12 years old.

#Asian culture, #Asia, #Tradition, #Value of education
#Hope, #Dream, #Observation, # Freedom

Author: Maria Lamrani Alaoui
Illustrator: Marie Cécile Jaudon

Synopsis: Imagine this book as a pair of glasses.
These glasses enable us to see the little tree that grows on the way to school, the loving look from the neighbour's dog, the bird that lands on our window sill every morning, the rays of sunlight that warm our body, and all those things that are right in front of us.

Imagine wearing those glasses every day.
What would you see? How would you feel?
Pick them up, and try them on!
See what you discover...

🎁 Recommended from 2 years old.

#Growing up, #Autonomy,
#Empathy, #Sensitivity, #Mindfulness, #Learning to recognised your emotions

Author: Ravie Khing
Illustrator: Kristine Hakim

Synopsis: This magical story conveys the value of friendship and the passing of knowledge from one generation to another through learning about different cultures and cooking 25 international recipes.

A fascinating story that any child and adult would have fun reading and cooking with!

The quality of the illustrations adds to the magic and poetic value of the text.

🎁 Recommended from 4 to 10 years old.

#Cooking, #international recipes, #Learning about different cultures,
#Friendship, #Passing knowledge from one generation to another

Author: Marie-Cécile Jaudon
Illustrator: Marie-Cécile Jaudon

Fun and educational activities: colouring, removable stickers and guessing games.
Enjoy giving the animals colours and learn about animal behaviour in their environment inside Southeast Asia.

🎁 Recommended from 3 years old.

#Asian animals, #Asia, #Southeast Asia, #Nature, #Animals,
#Colouring, #Activity book, #Removable Stickers