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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: 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: 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: Sasha Alyson
Illustrator: Chittakone Vilaipong

Synopsis: This fable tells us that inventions and technology can improve our lives but sometimes, by going too far, we lose what made us happy.
Through the friendship between a young boy and his buffalo, we discover, with humour, that we don't need to improve everything to be happy. Simplicity can be good.

Although based in Cambodia, this story and the pleasure of reading have no borders thanks to the quality of the texts and illustrations.

🎁 Recommended from 4 to 12 years old.

#Friendship, #Technology versus Simplicity,
# Asian happy child life
# Poetry

Author: Frederick Lipp
Illustrator: Kristine Hakim

Synopsis: Panya, a young Cambodian boy is bored at school. How to help him stay focused in class, integrate with his classmates and not be scolded by the teacher?
Thanks to his teacher and his friend, he will discover a colourful world beyond the grey walls of the city.

Books and nature will help him to grow up and to learn.

🎁 Recommended from 6 to 14 years old.

#Growing up, #Learning,# Child Artist
# expressing emotions, # libraries, #kamishibai storytelling
# Phnom Penh, # Cambodia

Author: Maria Lamrani Alaoui
Illustrator: Marie-Cécile Jaudon

Synopsis: On the path to become a grown up, you discover what is happening in your little heart and your little body.
While discovering, you learn.
While learning, you grow.
You learn to look inside yourself and understand how you feel.
Reading this little book is learning to recognise your emotions, your needs, and how to express them.

🎁 Recommended from 2 and above.

#Growing up, #Recognise your emotions, #Express your feeling, #Mindfulness

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: Maria Lamrani Alaoui
Illustrator: Marie-Cécile Jaudon

Synopsis: On the path to become a grown-up, you discover what is happening in your little heart and your little body.
While discovering, you learn.
While learning, you grow.
You learn to look inside yourself and understand how you feel.
Reading this little book is learning to recognise your emotions, your needs, and how to express them.

🎁 Recommended from 2 and above.

#Growing up, #Recognise your emotions, #Express your feeling, #Mindfulness

Author: Frederick Lipp
Illustrator: Sam Van Dam

Synopsis: This picture book grew out of a relationship between the author and two orphan lambs raised initially inside his home. The early weeks required bottle feeding every three hours, day and night. As the relationship deepened, the flock of two built a lasting friendship in the fields, where the shepherd became a mother, and the lambs became two dear friends. This book is a celebration of the words of Anatole France.

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

🎁 Recommended from 7 to 15 years old

# Biography, # Maine, #USA.
# Animal care, # Sheep, # Creative Drawings

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