Khmer

Through humoristic pictures and text we can smile about new things that make our lives better, but other times they just get in the way.

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 8 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: Jean-Claude Redonnet
Illustrator: Kristine Hakim

Synopsis: Mirabel is truly a cat of the world. A Canadian-born black and white cat with green eyes, her paws are white, like the winter snow.

Mirabel agreed to follow my family around the world in my travels as a diplomat, and in each place, she learned to speak the language. She spoke English and French, Japanese and Arabic, Russian, ... and probably many more. I recently discovered that she was studying Khmer to prepare for a visit to Cambodia.

One morning, Mirabel asked me if I could use my keyboard to narrate her experiences as a cat, traveller, linguist, and avid book reader.

Here is Mirabel's story, in her own words.

🎁 Recommended from 6 to 16 years old.

#Journey, #Travel, #Discovered the world
#Learning different languages
# Humor # Love of books # Love of animals

A Cambodian boy, bored at school, who thinks that he does not fit in, may discover a colorful world beyond the grey city walls. Books and nature will help him in his search.

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: 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

Until we truly know another, we will remain intolerant. Let us celebrate our differences and we will soon see the treasures of our diversity.

4 Languages:
English
French
Khmer
Vietnamese