Library

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Aani and the Tree Huggers

By Jeannine Atkins
Illustrated by Venantius J. Pinto

1995

UN SDGs11 Sustainable Cities and Communities8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Ah Gong’s Uniform

By Ames Chen
Illustrated by Jayl Chen

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2021

RiceMythical and Mystical Rice-themed Folktales

Alamat Ng Palay the Legend of the Rice Grain

By Segundo, D. Matias Jr.
Illustrated by Bascon, Zeus

2009

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird

By Stephanie Spinner
Illustrated by Meilo So

2012

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

All Kinds of Nests!

By Eun-gyu Choi
Illustrated by Ji-yeon Kim

2012

WaterTransnational Water Themes and Anthologies

All the Water in the World

By George Ella Lyon

2011

UN SDGs6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Almost Nothing, Yet Everything: A Book about Water

By Hiroshi Osada
Translated by David Boyd
Illustrated by Ryōji Arai

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Japan
Genre: Nonfiction
2021

WaterWater Myths, Legends, Folktales

Amansinaya: Goddess of the Sea

By Evasco, Eugene
Illustrated by Tejido, Jomike

2007

UN SDGs3 Good Health and Well-being4 Quality Education

Amazing Ash and Superhero Ah Ma

By Melanie Lee
Illustrated by Arif Rafhan

Reader Age: Older
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2020

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Amoako and the Forest

By Deborah Cowley
Illustrated by Kathy Knowles

2008

Water

Anak Ayam Bermain Dalam Hujan

By Amanah Mustafi
Illustrated by Paula Pang

2016

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

Ancient Ones: The World of the Old-Growth Douglas Fir

By Barbara Bash
Illustrated by Barbara Bash

2002

TreesTurning of the Seasons

and then it’s spring

By Julie Fogliano
Illustrated by Erin Stead

2012

RiceRice Customs & Traditions

Ang Alamat ng Palay (The Legend of Rice)

By Virgilio S. : Almario
Illustrated by Conrad A. Raquel

2012

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Ang Huling Puno (The Last Tree)

By Retold by Richard Reynante
Illustrated by Arnould Nuestro

2001

TreesTrees are Wild Things

Ang Kagila-gilalas na Puno (The Spectacular Tree)

By Robert Gunnar Magnuson

2001

TreesTrees are Wild Things

Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya (The Brother of the Three Marias)

By Christine S. Bellen
Illustrated by Frances C. Alcaraz

2007

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

Ang Mahiyaing Manok (The Shy Rooster)

By Rebecca T. Anonuevo
Illustrated by Ruben de Jesus

2000

TreesTree of Dreams and Nourishment

The Apple Pie that Papa Baked

By Lauren Thompson
Illustrated by Jonathan Bean

2007

UN SDGs15 Life on Land

Arai & The Tall Grass

By Shoba Dewey Chugani
Translated by Cisca Lim
Illustrated by Ratna Kusuma Halim

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Indonesia
Genre: Fiction
2020

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

Are You My Mother?

By P. D. Eastman

1960

WaterWater Journeys and Travels: Finding Home

The Arrival

By Tan, Shaun
Illustrated by Tan, Shaun

2004

RiceGift of Nourishment

Asal Usul Padi (The Origin of Rice)

By Abdullah, Dayang Aishah
Illustrated by Abdul Hakim Haji Mokhti

1989

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

As the Crow Flies

By Sheila Keenan
Illustrated by Kevin Duggan

2012

WaterTransnational Water Themes and Anthologies

Atlantic

By Karas, G. Brian

2002

BirdsBirds of a Feather

At the Bird Park

By David Seow
Illustrated by Enrico Sallustio

2000

UN SDGs5 Gender Equality

Awesome Women of Singapore

By Edited by Margaret Thomas, written by Debbie Chia and Dr Phyllis Chew
Illustrated by 8EyedSpud, Anngee Neo, Arai Kreva, Cheng Puay Koo, Hafi, Kim Ngyuyen, Natalie Christian Tan, Niki Koh, Nisa’ Tuzzakirah S., Shana Kamaldin

Reader Age: Older
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Nonfiction
2021

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

Baba Didi and the Godwits Fly

By Nicola Muir
Illustrated by Annie Hayward

2013

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

Bakawan (Mangroves)

By Catherine Yu Untalan, Reena Rae De Leon Sarmiento, Mae Astrid Tobias
Illustrated by Van Zeus Allen Bascon

2009

RiceRice Customs & Traditions

Bamboo Hats and a Rice Cake

By Tompert, Anne
Illustrated by Demi

1993

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

The Bear and the Wildcat

By Kazumi Yumoto
Illustrated by Komako Sakai

2011

RiceFestival of Food

Bee–bim Bop

By Linda Sue Park
Illustrated by Ho Baek Lee

2005

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

The Bee Tree

By Patricia Polacco

1998

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

Between Heaven and Earth: Bird Tales from Around the World

By Howard Norman
Illustrated by Leo Dillon & Diane Dillon

2004

BirdsBirds of a Feather

A Bird in Winter

By Helene Kerillis
Illustrated by Stephane Girel

2011

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

The Bird King: An Artist’s Notebook

By Shaun Tan

2013

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

The Birdman

By Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by Annouchka Gravel Galouchko & Stephan Daigle

2006

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

Bird Songs

By Betsy Franco
Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

2007

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

Bird Talk: What Birds are Saying and Why

By Lita Judge

2012

BirdsBirds of a Feather

The Bird Who was Afraid of Heights

By Farah Bagharib-Kaltz
Illustrated by Eeshaun

2008

BirdsOn the Wings of Enchantment

The Bird with the Golden Wings: Stories of Wit and Magic

By Sudha Murty
Illustrated by Ajanta Guhathakurta

2009

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

The Birthday Tree

By Paul Fleischman
Illustrated by Barry Root

2008

WaterWater’s Fickle Furies and the Power of the Elements

Bituin and the Big Flood (Si Bituin At Ang Malaking Baha)

By Ma. Ceres P. Doyo
Illustrated by Jess Abrera

2010

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Biyahe ng mga Ibong Dayo (The Flight of the Migratory Birds)

By Luis Gatmaitan, MD
Illustrated by Pergylene Acuna

2013

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

Blackbird

By Suzy Lee
Illustrated by Suzy Lee

2007

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Bluebird

By Bob Staake
Illustrated by Bob Staake

2013

UN SDGs5 Gender Equality3 Good Health and Well-being

The Boy and the Box

By Leila Boukarim, Shameer Bismilla
Illustrated by Barbara Moxham

Reader Age: Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2020

BirdsOn the Wings of Enchantment

The Boy in the Garden

By Allen Say
Illustrated by Allen Say

2010

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audobon

By Jacqueline Davies
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

2004

RiceGift of Nourishment

The Boy Who Would Feed the World

By Neni Sta. Romana Cruz
Illustrated by Quiz P. Maiquez

2007

TreesTrees are Wild Things

The Boy with a Tree On His Head

By Ho Lee Ling
Illustrated by Chia Kok Tiong

2007

UN SDGs7 Affordable and Clean Energy

The Brilliant Oil Lamp

By Quek Hong Shin

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2018

RiceRice and Survival

The Burning Rice Fields

By Sara Cone Bryant
Illustrated by Mamoru Funai

1963

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Burung Kenek-kenek - Puisi, lukisan dan lagukanak kanak (The Little Bird - Poetry, art and song for children)

By Hadijah Rahmat
Illustrated by S. Mohdir

2010

UN SDGs4 Quality Education6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Burying the Moon

By Andre Poulin
Translated by Andre Poulin
Illustrated by Sonali Zohra

Reader Age: Older, Mature
Country Connection: India
Genre: Fiction
2021

BirdsTrees as Sanctuary

Butterfly Tree

By Sandra Markle
Illustrated by Leslie Wu

2011

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Caged Bird of Singapore

By Helene Gaborit
Illustrated by Claude Sauquet

2011

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

The Caged Birds of Phnom Penh

By Frederick Lipp
Illustrated by Ronald Himler

2001

WaterSea Creatures and Water as Life Source

Can We Drink the Ocean?: A Book about Water

By Roceles-Jimenez, Gidget
Illustrated by Roxas, Isabel

2007

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Can We Live Without Trees?

By May Tobias-Papa
Illustrated by Jill Milroy

2014

UN SDGs14 Life Below Water12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Captain Green and the Plastic Scene

By Evelyn Bookless
Illustrated by Danny Deeptown

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: fiction
2018

UN SDGs15 Life on Land13 Climate Action

Captain Green and the Tree Machine

By Evelyn Bookless
Illustrated by Danny Deeptown

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: fiction
2020

UN SDGs6 Clean Water and Sanitation

The Case of the Missing Water

By Shalini Srinivasan
Illustrated by Upamanyu Bhattacharyya

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: India
Genre: Fiction
2018

BirdsBirds of a Feather

The Cat and the Bird: A children’s book inspired by Paul Klee

By Geraldine Elschner
Illustrated by Peggy Nille

2012

RiceFestival of Food

The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred

By Vamos, Samantha R.
Illustrated by López, Rafael

2011

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Celebritrees: Historic and Famous Trees of the World

By Margi Preus
Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

2011

BirdsOn the Wings of Enchantment

Cenderawasih yang Kecewa (The Disappointed Bird)

By Nurul Azila Arifin & Mimi Samuel
Illustrated by Nurul Azila Arifin & Mimi Samuel

2014

RiceMythical and Mystical Rice-themed Folktales

Cerita Rakyat Orang Iban [Iban Folktales]

By Munan, Heidi

2007

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

Chavela and the Magic Bubble

By Monica Brown
Illustrated by Magaly Morales

2010

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

Chawi the Drongo Bird Learns a Lesson

By -

2005

TreesTree of Dreams and Nourishment

The Cherry Tree

By Ruskin Bond
Illustrated by Allan Eitzen

1996

RiceFestival of Food

Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months

By Sendak, Maurice

1962

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

Chinese Fables Remembered

By Miwa Kurita
Illustrated by Saoko Mitsukuri

2006

RiceRice and Survival

The Clay Marble

By Ho, Minfong

1992

UN SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production

The Clever Tailor

By Srividhya Venkat
Illustrated by Nayantara Surendranath

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: India (US)
Genre: Fiction
2018

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

The Cockerel with Three Feathers

By Suzee Leong

2005

UN SDGs10 Reduced Inequalities

The Color of the Sky is the Shape of the Heart

By Chesli
Translated by Takami Nieda

Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: Japan
Genre: Fiction
2022

RiceFestival of Food

Cora Cooks Pancit

By Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore
Illustrated by Kristi Valiant

2009

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

The Crane and the Crab

By S. R. Nathan
Illustrated by Anngee Neo

2013

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Crinkleroot’s Guide to Knowing the trees

By Jim Arnosky

1992

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

Crow Boy

By Taro Yashima
Illustrated by Taro Yashima

1976

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

The Curious Garden

By Peter Brown

2009

WaterRiceSea Creatures and Water as Life SourceGift of Nourishment

Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life: A Story of Sustainable Farming

By Reynolds, Jan

2009

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Danao the Parrot

By Rachel L. Shaw
Illustrated by Jonathan G. Ranola

2015

UN SDGs5 Gender Equality3 Good Health and Well-being

Dancing in Thatha’s Footsteps

By Srividhya Venkat
Illustrated by Kavita Ramchandran

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: India (US)
Genre: fiction
2021

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

The Deceitful Bird: Tales from Jataka

By S. Jayaraman

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

The Deer and the Woodcutter - A Korean Folktale

By Kim So-un
Illustrated by Jeong Kyoung-sim

2005

UN SDGs1 No Poverty10 Reduced Inequalities

A Different Pond

By Bao Phi
Illustrated by Thi Bui

Reader Age: Younger
Country Connection: US (Vietnam)
Genre: Fiction
2017

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Dingo’s Tree

By Gladys Milroy and Jill Milroy
Illustrated by Jill Milroy

2013

RiceFestival of Food

Do Mice Eat Rice?

By Wight, Al
Illustrated by Clarke, Roger

2005

BirdsOn the Wings of Enchantment

The Dragon, the Phoenix and the Beautiful Pearl

By Anita Yasuda
Illustrated by Jok

2014

RiceGift of Nourishment

A Dream under Seedlings: A Biography of Yuan Longping

By Deng, Xiangzi

2003

UN SDGs5 Gender Equality3 Good Health and Well-being

A Drip, A Drop, A Deluge: A Period Tragicomedy

By Andeasyand (Nurulhuda Izyan)

Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: nonfiction
2021

WaterTransnational Water Themes and Anthologies

A Drop Around the World

By McKinney, Barbara Shaw
Illustrated by Maydak, Michael S.

1998

WaterWater’s Fickle Furies and the Power of the Elements

A Drop of Rain

By Yee, Wong Herbert
Illustrated by Yee, Wong Herbert

1995

RiceRice Customs & Traditions

Duan wu jie: zong mi piao xiang ai pu chang (Dragon Boat Festival)

By Wang Zaozao
Illustrated by Kou Lan

2012

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

Duck, Death and the Tulip

By Wolf Erlbruch

2013

RiceFestival of Food

Dumpling Soup

By Rattigan, Jama Kim
Illustrated by Hsu-Flanders, Lillian

Boston

UN SDGs13 Climate Action

The Earth Experiment: A Handbook on Climate Change for the World’s Young Keepers

By Hwee Goh
Illustrated by David Liew

Reader Age: Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: nonfiction
2021

UN SDGs7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Earth Hour: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet

By Nanette Heffernan
Illustrated by Bao Luu

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: US (Vietnamese illustrator)
Genre: Nonfiction
2020

UN SDGs13 Climate Action

Earth, Our Home: Poems of Climate Change

By Karthika Naïr, Salil Chaturvedi, Anushka Ravishankar and Sampurna Chattarji, Additional text by Bijal Vachharajani
Illustrated by Aindri C

Reader Age: Older
Country Connection: India
Genre: Poetry
2021

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

The Elephant and the Tree

By Lee Jin Pyn

2009

16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Elephants Live Upstairs!

By Melissa Ong
Illustrated by Javon Chan

Reader Age: Early Years, Young/Emerging Readers
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2022

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

El Regalo de Fernando (Fernando’s Gift)

By Douglas Keister

2004

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Emily the Duckling says “Humph!”

By Ka Lim
Illustrated by Ka Lim

2006

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

En Nho (Little Swallow)

By Le Phuong Lien
Illustrated by Nguyen Thi Mai Hoa

2013

RiceFestival of Food

Everybody Brings Noodles

By Norah Dooley
Illustrated by Peter J. Thornton

2002

RiceFestival of Food

Everybody Cooks Rice

By Dooley, Norah
Illustrated by Thornton, Peter J.

1991

UN SDGs4 Quality Education

Every School A Good School

By Ng Ziqin

Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2022

WaterWater’s Fickle Furies and the Power of the Elements

The Falling Raindrop

By Johnson, Neil and Chin, Joel

2006

TreesI Speak for the Trees

The Family Tree

By David McPhail

2012

WaterOcean’s End: Edge of the Sea, Lakes, Rivers, and Islands

Fan Goes to Sea

By Farnham, Dawn
Illustrated by Zyna C. And Chan Wai

2010

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

A Feather

By Cao Wenxuan
Illustrated by Roger Mello

2015

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

Feathers: Not Just for Flying

By Melissa Stewart
Illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen

2014

UN SDGs4 Quality Education14 Life Below Water

The First Journey, My First Day

By Phung NguyenQuang, Huynh Kim Lien

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Vietnam
Genre: Fiction
2017, 2021

WaterWater’s Fickle Furies and the Power of the Elements

First Rain

By Herman, Charlotte
Illustrated by Mitter, Kathryn

2010

TreesTurning of the Seasons

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves

By Julia Rawlinson
Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke

2006

UN SDGs9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field

By Scott Riley
Illustrated by Nguyen Quang, Kim Lien

Reader Age: Younger, Older
Country Connection: Thailand (US)
Genre: nonfiction
2021

WaterSea Creatures and Water as Life Source

Floating Market

By Kim Hai
Illustrated by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich

2012

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Flora and the Flamingo

By Molly Idle

2013

WaterWater’s Fickle Furies and the Power of the Elements

The Flute

By Gilmore, Rachna
Illustrated by Bawas, Pulak

2011

BirdsBirds of a Feather

The Foolish Crow and The Talking Cave

By Sheila Gandhi
Illustrated by Srividya Natarajan, Greystroke

2010

TreesTrees are Wild Things

The Forest Fable

By Gelyn Ong

2013

BirdsBirds of a Feather

The Forever Flowers

By Michael J. Rosen
Illustrated by Sonja Danowski

2014

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson

By Peggy Thomas
Illustrated by Laura Jacques

2011

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

Fox

By Margaret Wild
Illustrated by Ron Brooks

2000

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

The Fox and the Crow

By Manasi Subramaniam
Illustrated by Culpeo S. Fox

2014

UN SDGs15 Life on Land

A Friend of Dusky Langur

By Jo Leen Yap

Reader Age: Younger
Country Connection: Malaysia
Genre: Nonfiction
2021

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Froodle

By Antoinette Portis
Illustrated by Antoinette Portis

2014

RiceMythical and Mystical Rice-themed Folktales

The Funny Little Woman

By Retold by Mosel, Arlene
Illustrated by Lent, Blair

1972

TreesTrees are Wild Things

The Ghost-Eye Tree

By Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault
Illustrated by Ted Rand

1988

UN SDGs5 Gender Equality3 Good Health and Well-being

The Girl and the Box

By Leila Boukarim, Shameer Bismilla
Illustrated by Barbara Moxham

Reader Age: Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: fiction
2020

UN SDGs5 Gender Equality17 Partnership for the Goals

Girls on Wheels

By Srividhya Venkat
Illustrated by Kate Wadsworth

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: India
Genre: Fiction
2023

BirdsOn the Wings of Enchantment

The Girl Who Drew a Phoenix

By Demi
Illustrated by Demi

2008

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

The Giving Tree

By Shel Silverstein

1964

UN SDGs10 Reduced Inequalities

Go: A Coming of Age Novel

By Kazuki Kaneshiro
Translated by Takami Nieda

Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: Japan
Genre: Fiction
2018

RiceGift of Nourishment

The Granary is Full

By Kapildev Lamichhane
Illustrated by Lamsal, Prem

2011

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

The Grandad Tree

By Trish Cooke
Illustrated by Sharon Wilson

2000

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

Grandma Lim’s Persimmons

By Sunita Lad Bhamray
Illustrated by Marjorie Van Heerden

2013

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Grandmother Ptarmigan

By Qunaq Mikkigak & Joanne Schwartz
Illustrated by Qin Leng

2013

UN SDGs4 Quality Education5 Gender Equality

Grandmother School

By Rina Singh
Illustrated by Ellen Rooney

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Canada (India)
Genre: Nonfiction
2020

TreesTurning of the Seasons

A Grand Old Tree

By Mary Newell de Palma

2005

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

Grandpa Green

By Lane Smith

2011

BirdsBirds of a Feather

The Great Duck and Crocodile Race

By Robert Magnuson
Illustrated by Robert Magnuson

2011

TreesI Speak for the Trees

The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

By Lynne Cherry

1991

TreesI Speak for the Trees

The Great Paper Caper

By Oliver Jeffers

2008

WaterWater Myths, Legends, Folktales

The Great Wave: A Children’s Book

By Veronique Massenot
Illustrated by Bruno Pilorget

2011

BirdsBirds of a Feather

The Greedy Eagle

By Hasniah Hussain
Illustrated by Arthur S. Siowou

2013

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

The Greedy Sparrow: An Armenian tale

By Lucine Kasbarian
Illustrated by Maria Zaikina

2011

TreesTurning of the Seasons

Green

By Laura Vaccaro Seeger

2012

2 Zero Hunger12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Growing Kitchen Scraps

By Nur’afifah Binte Mohd Hussain
Illustrated by Shakina Razale

Reader Age: Early Years
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2020

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Guji Guji

By Chih-Yuan Chen

2004

RiceRice and Survival

Half Spoon of Rice: A Survival Story of the Cambodian Genocide

By Smith, Icy
Illustrated by Sopaul Nhewm

2010

UN SDGs3 Good Health and Well-being

Hamra and the Jungle of Memories

By Hanna Alkaf

Reader Age: Older
Country Connection: Malaysia
Genre: Fiction
2023

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

The Happiest Tree: A Yoga Story

By Uma Krishnaswami
Illustrated by Ruth Jeyaveeran

2005

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Happy Birthday Mr. Kang

By Susan L. Roth
Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

2001

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?

By Rita Gray
Illustrated by Kenard Pak

2014

UN SDGs15 Life on Land11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Hidden Creatures: Urban Wildlife Singapore

By Eliza Teoh and Mary Ruth Low
Illustrated by Qiu Quan

Reader Age: Younger, Older
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Nonfiction
2020

RiceFestival of Food

Hiromi’s Hands

By Lynne Barasch

2007

RiceRice and Survival

Hiroshima No Pika

By Toshi Maruki

1980

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Home/Belonging

By Jeannie Baker

2004

BirdsBirds of a Feather

A Home for Bird

By Philip C. Stead
Illustrated by Philip C. Stead

2012

BirdsTrees as Sanctuary

Homeland Trees

By Various Authors
Illustrated by Various Artists

2015

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise

By Sean Tay
Illustrated by Jean Jullien

2015

TreesTrees are Wild Things

A House Held Up By Trees

By Ted Kooser
Illustrated by Jon Klassen

2012

RiceFestival of Food

How My Parents Learned to Eat

By Friedman, Ina R
Illustrated by Say, Allen

1984

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

How the Rooster Got His Crown

By Amy Lowry Poole

1999

WaterOcean’s End: Edge of the Sea, Lakes, Rivers, and Islands

How to Cross a Pond: Poems about Water

By Marilyn Singer
Illustrated by Meilo So

2003

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

Hua Lo Puu (Hua Lo Poo)

By Murti Bunanta
Illustrated by Hardiyono

2005

UN SDGs14 Life Below Water

The Humpback Whale

By Quek Hong Shin

Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2022

BirdsBirds of a Feather

I Am Pangoo the Penguin

By Satomi Ichikawa
Illustrated by Satomi Ichikawa

2006

BirdsOn the Wings of Enchantment

Ibong Adarna (Adarna Bird)

By Virgilio S. Almario
Illustrated by Jordan Santos

1980

TreesTree of Dreams and Nourishment

I dreamt… a book about Hope

By Gabriela Olmos
Illustrated by Manuel Monroy, Juan Gedovius, Chubasco, Marissa Arroyo, Maria Figueroa, Alejandro Herrerias, Mauricio Gomez Morin, Gonzalo Tassier, Valeria Gallo, Alvaro Rocha Buitron, Fabricio Vanden Broeck and Alejandro Magallanes.

2013

TreesTurning of the Seasons

If You Hold A Seed

By Elly MacKay

2013

RiceMythical and Mystical Rice-themed Folktales

Indian Children’s Favourite Stories

By Somaiah, Rosemarie
Illustrated by Somaiah, Ranjan

2006

RiceMythical and Mystical Rice-themed Folktales

Indonesian Folktales

By Dr Murti Bunanta
Illustrated by G.M. Sudarta

2003

UN SDGs6 Clean Water and Sanitation

I Need to Pee

By Neha Singh
Illustrated by Meenal Singh, Erik Egerup

Reader Age: Younger, Older
Country Connection: India
Genre: Fiction
2018

TreesI Speak for the Trees

In the Forest

By Anouck Boisrobert, Louis Rigaud and Sophie Strady
Illustrated by Jill Milroy

2012

TreesTrees as Sanctuary

In the Heart of the Village: The World of the Indian Banyan Tree

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2015

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2012

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2007

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2006

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2008

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2014

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2003

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By Segundo, D. Matias, Jr.
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2011

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2003

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2011

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2010

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2010

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2009

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2015

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1990

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2014

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2010

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2015

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2011

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2014

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2012

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1999

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2013

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2000

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2013

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2008

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Reader Age: Younger
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2012

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2008

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By Perkins, Mitali

2004

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2013

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Reader Age: Early, Younger
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By Gerelchimeg Blackcrane
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Reader Age: Early years (age 6 and under)
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Reader Age: Younger
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UN SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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By Sophia Huang
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Reader Age: Early, Younger
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UN SDGs3 Good Health and Well-being

My Daddy is a Runner

By Bùi Phương Tâm
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Reader Age: Early Years
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UN SDGs10 Reduced Inequalities

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By Sagar Kolwankar

Reader Age: Younger
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By David Ellwand, Ruth Ellwand
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2008

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By Knowlton, Laurie
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1997

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By Joy Kogawa
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2008

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By Vidya Shah
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2010

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By Evelyn Sue Wong
Illustrated by Tee Sieok Bing

2014

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By Wei Ji
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2011

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By Teoh Choon Ean

2016

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2007

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1987

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2007

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Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

2002

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2012

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By J.H. Low

2016

UN SDGs11 Sustainable Cities and Communities8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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Reader Age: Early, Younger
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2021

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By Douglas Wood
Illustrated by PJ Lynch

2011

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By Rafaelita Valera
Illustrated by Ghani Madueño

2005

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By Grace D. Chong
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2007

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2007

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1998

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By Swapna Mirashi
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2015

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By Madan, H.C.
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1988

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1998

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2007

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By David Elliott
Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander

2014

UN SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production10 Reduced Inequalities16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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By Devashish Makhija

Reader Age: Mature
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Our Home is the Sea

By Levinson, Riki
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1988

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2013

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2008

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2010

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By Khadijah Hashim

2009

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2013

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2014

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By Rossiti Aishah Rashidi
Illustrated by Widiyatno

Reader Age: Early, Younger
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2017

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By Janet Schulman
Illustrated by Meilo So

2008

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By Colin Thompson

1998

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By Daniel Miyares

2014

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By Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore
Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

2013

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Pavo and Cavo

By Nirupama Raghavan
Illustrated by Kavita Singh Kale

2006

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Peggy: A Brave Chicken on a Big Adventure

By Anna Walker

2014

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By Helen Hancocks
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2013

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By Tutu Dutta
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2015

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2013

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By Claire A. Nivola

2008

UN SDGs13 Climate Action14 Life Below Water12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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By Eun-ju Kim
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Reader Age: Younger, Older
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2019

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Poor Pak Kaduk

By Mohamad Salmi

2010

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By Kimishima, Hisako
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1970

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By Nicola Davies
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2013

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By Jainal Amambing

2010

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By Bijal Vachharajani
Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan

Reader Age: Younger
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2020

UN SDGs3 Good Health and Well-being

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By Bui Phuong Tam
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Reader Age: Early
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By Aishah, Rossiti
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2011

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By Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
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1996

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By Cecilia Leong
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2015

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By Samantha Ong
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2010

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By Barnard, Emma and Cho, Thomas, with help from Rippin, Sally

2004

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By Naoko Stoop

1964

TreesTurning of the Seasons

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By Lois Ehlert

1991

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By Joyce Sidman
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2009

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By Shaun Tan
Illustrated by Julie Morstad

2001

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2009

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By Norma O. Chikiamco
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2013

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Rice is Life

By Gelman, Rita Golden
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2000

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Rice without Rain

By Ho, Minfong

2004

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By Hongcheng Yu
Illustrated by Hongcheng Yu

Reader Age: Early, Younger
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2020

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By Pattison, Darcy
Illustrated by Jean and Mou-Sien Tseng

1991

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By Say, Allen

1988

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By Abyan Junus-Nishizawa and Farah Landemaine
Illustrated by Cecillia Hidayat

Reader Age: Early
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2019

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A River of Stories: Tales and Poems from across the Commonwealth

By Compiled by: Curry, Alice
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2011

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By Sarah Ang

Reader Age: Early, Younger
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2022

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By Chew Chia Shao Wei
Illustrated by Anngee Neo

2013

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The Rolling Rice Ball

By Yoda, Junichi (Author) Tresselt, Alvin (Adapter)
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1969

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By Rosie Dickins
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2011

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Ropain

By Baral, Janardan
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2011

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By Eve Bunting
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1999

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2001

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By Ying Chang Compestine
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2011

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By Judith Loske

2011

UN SDGs16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions1 No Poverty

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By Rukhsanna Guidroz
Illustrated by Fahmida Azim

Reader Age: Older
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2022

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By David Seow
Illustrated by Soefara Jafney

2013

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Sang Kerbau dan Burung Pipit (The Buffalo and the Sparrow)

By Abdul Aziz Haji Mohamad/Md Noor
Illustrated by Kapli Nayan

2007

BirdsBirds of a Feather

Sasha Visits the Bird Park

By Shamini Flint
Illustrated by Alpana Ahuja

2005

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Saving H’non: Chang and the Elephant

By Nguyen Thi Thu Trang
Illustrated by Jeet Zdung

Reader Age: Older
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Genre: Nonfiction
2023

UN SDGs15 Life on Land

Saving Sorya

By Trang Nguyễn
Illustrated by Jeet Zdung

Reader Age: Older
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Genre: graphic novel based on true story
2021

WaterTransnational Water Themes and Anthologies

A Sea of Words: An ABC of the Deep Blue Sea

By Toft, Kim Michelle

2006

TreesTurning of the Seasons

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By Gail Gibbons

1988

TreesI Speak for the Trees

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By Lynne Cherry
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2013

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The Secret Message

By Mina Javaherbin
Illustrated by Bruce Whatley

2010

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By Jane Buchanan
Illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb

2011

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The Seed Savers

By Bijal Vachharajani
Illustrated by Jayesh Sivan

Reader Age: Early
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Genre: Fiction
2018

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Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace

By Jen Cullerton Johnson
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2010

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By Tony Johnston
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2014

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The Seven Gods of Luck

By Kudler, David
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1997

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Shinsekai e (To the New World)

By Hiroshi Abe

2012

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Sho and the Demons of the Deep

By Galouchko, Annouchka Gravel
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1995

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Shu Ye Niao (Leaf Birds)

By Bing Bo
Illustrated by Fei Jia

2009

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Siapa Cepat Dia Dapat (The Early Bird Catches the Worm)

By Wan Yiguang
Illustrated by Huang Xiaowen

2015

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By Hajah Amcahah Haji Alias
Illustrated by Salleh bin Ahmad

2003

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By Schecter, Ellen
Illustrated by Otani, June

1993

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By Taylor, Di
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2003

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By Caroline Woodward
Illustrated by Julie Morstad

2010

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By Naomi Kojima
Illustrated by Naomi Kojima

2006

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By Ho Minfong

2005

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Six Crows

By Leo Lionni
Illustrated by Leo Lionni

2010

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

The Sky Painter: Louis Fuertes, Bird Artist

By Margarita Engle
Illustrated by Aliona Bereghici

2015

UN SDGs8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Soaring Saturdays

By Sophia N. Lee
Illustrated by Aaron M. Asis

Reader Age: Early, Younger
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Genre: Fiction
2019

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So Far from the Sea

By Eve Bunting
Illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet

1998

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A Song for Cambodia

By Lord, Michelle
Illustrated by Arihara, Shino

2008

UN SDGs16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Soul Lanterns

By Shaw Kuzki
Translated by Emily Balistrieri

Reader Age: Older, Mature
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Genre: Fiction
2021

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The Spirit of the Baobab Tree

By Dionne Champion
Illustrated by Sherice Grant

2008

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Splash! Poems of Our Watery World

By Levy, Constance
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2002

UN SDGs15 Life on Land

Spoonie’s Journey

By Emilia Yusof

Reader Age: Younger
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Genre: Fiction
2023

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

Spots: One Bird’s Search for the Perfect Plumage

By Helen Ward

201

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By Brenda Reeves Sturgis
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Reader Age: Younger
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Genre: Fiction
2017

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Illustrated by Qin Leng

2012

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By Flack, Marjorie
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1977

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2001

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2002

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2011

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By Mies Van Hout

2013

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2019

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2015

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By Durian Sukegawa
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Reader Age: Mature
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Genre: Fiction
2017

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Illustrated by Jomike T.Tejido

2011

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2015

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2002

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By Katherine Paterson
Illustrated by Leo Dillon & Diane Dillon

1990

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Illustrated by Christine Lamb

1994

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Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake

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Illustrated by Gabriel Pacheco

2015

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2014

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2008

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Ten Birds

By Cybele Young

2011

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The Tet Pole: The Story of the Tet Festival

By Quoc, Tran
Illustrated by Nguyen Bich

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Illustrated by Shrujana Shridhar

Reader Age: Early, Younger
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Genre: Fiction
2021

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2014

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2020

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Illustrated by Nancy Paulsen Books

2012

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By Varsha Bajaj

Reader Age: Older/Middle Grade
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Genre: Fiction
2022

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By Lee Eun-hee
Translated by Asuka Minamoto
Illustrated by Yoon Mi-sook

Reader Age: Younger
Country Connection: Korea
Genre: Fiction
2021

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By Emily Lim
Illustrated by Jade Fang

2014

UN SDGs4 Quality Education

Tiger Daughter

By Rebecca Lim

Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: Australia (Singapore)
Genre: Fiction
2021

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By Holt, Daniel D.
Illustrated by Stickler, Soma Han

1999

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By Rhaimie Wahap
Illustrated by Rizal Wahap

Reader Age: Early, Younger
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2021

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By Helen Ward
Illustrated by Wayne Anderson

2003

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2013

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2006

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2011

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Illustrated by J. T. Morrow

2013

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By Shulevitz, Uri

2005

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2014

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2008

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2010

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Illustrated by Mark Teague

2014

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A Tree In My Village

By Paritosh Sen

1996

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The Tree in the Ancient Forest

By Carol Reed-Jones
Illustrated by Christopher Caynon

1996

TreesI Speak for the Trees

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By Clyde Robert Bulla
Illustrated by Stacey Schuett

2001

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A Tree Is Nice

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Illustrated by Marc Simont

1987

TreesI Speak for the Trees

The Tree Lady: The Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever

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Illustrated by Jill McElmurry

2013

TreesI Speak for the Trees

The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin

By Peter Sis

2003

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Tree of Life: The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth

By Rochelle Strauss
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2004

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Tree of Life: The World of the African Baobab

By Barbara Bash

2002

TreesTrees are Wild Things

Tree Ring Circus

By Adam Rex

2006

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The Trees in the Garden

By Cheewan Wisasa
Illustrated by Preeda Panyachand

1998

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The Tree that Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination

By Anthology of poems selected by U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman and Cultural Anthropologist/Teacher Linda Winston

2009

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By Kimiko Kajikawa
Illustrated by Ed Young

2009

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By Shirley Climo
Illustrated by Francisco X Mora

2008

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Turtle and Dolphin : Making the Beach Clean

By Dunkle, Maggie
Illustrated by Margiyono

2012

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By Nor Azhar Ishak

Reader Age: Early Years
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Genre: Fiction
2021

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By Rashin Kheiriyeh

2014

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Udang Galah yang Sombong (An Arrogant Lobster)

By Raifana Haji Ranie

2007

TreesTrees are Wild Things

Under the Cherry Blossom Tree: An Old Japanese Tale

By Allen Say

1997

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Up in the Tree

By Margaret Atwood

2010

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Illustrated by Scrawl Studios

2011

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Illustrated by Kojima, Shoko

2006

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By Kamakshi Balasubramanian
Illustrated by Yusuf Bangalorewala

1990

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By Thompson, Holly
Illustrated by Wilds, Kazumi

2007

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Walking Into Mangrove Forest

By Samantha Ong
Illustrated by Low Khay Yhooi

2010

BirdsI Speak for the Trees

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By Franck Praevot
Illustrated by Aurelia Fronty

2015

UN SDGs11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Want

By Cindy Pon

Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: US (Taiwan)
Genre: Fiction
2017

WaterTransnational Water Themes and Anthologies

Watch Over Our Water

By Lisa Bullard
Illustrated by Xin Xiao

2012

Water

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Illustrated by Susanna Goho-Quek

2013

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By Li Jian

2012

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Water Genie and Mountain Genie / Water God and Mountain God

By An Cuong
Illustrated by Mai Long

2000

WaterTransnational Water Themes and Anthologies

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By Graeme Base

2008

WaterTransnational Water Themes and Anthologies

Water Hole Waiting

By Kurtz, Jane. Kurtz, Christopher
Illustrated by Christiansen, Lee

2002

WaterSea Creatures and Water as Life Source

Waterlife

By Rambharos Jha

2011

WaterSea Creatures and Water as Life Source

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By Anusara Deewai
Illustrated by Chai Ratchawat

2008

WaterOcean’s End: Edge of the Sea, Lakes, Rivers, and Islands

Water Sings Blue: Ocean Poems

By Kate Coombs
Illustrated by Meilo So

2012

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Water Stories from Around the World

By Menon, Radhika & Rao, Sandhya (Editors)

2010

WaterOcean’s End: Edge of the Sea, Lakes, Rivers, and Islands

Wave

By Suzy Lee

2008

RiceFestival of Food

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By Hong, Min
Illustrated by Grace Lin

2000

UN SDGs16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

The Weight of Our Sky

By Hanna Alkaff

Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: Malaysia
Genre: Fiction
2019

TreesTree of Dreams and Nourishment

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By Diane Muldrow
Illustrated by Bob Staake

2010

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Window

By Jeannie Baker
Illustrated by Jeannie Baker

1991

UN SDGs10 Reduced Inequalities

Wishes

By Muon Thi Van
Illustrated by Victo Ngai

Reader Age: Early
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Genre: Fiction
2021

UN SDGs5 Gender Equality

The Women I Could Be

By Sangita Jogi
Translated by Gita Wolf
Illustrated by Ragini Siruguri

Reader Age: Older
Country Connection: India
Genre: nonfiction
2021

BirdsRiceBird-themed Myths, Folklore, FablesMythical and Mystical Rice-themed Folktales

The Wonderful Sparrow

By Jainal Amambing

2011

UN SDGs13 Climate Action12 Responsible Consumption and Production

The World’s Poorest President Speaks Out

By Yoshimi Kusaba
Translated by Andrew Wong
Illustrated by Gaku Nakagawa

Reader Age: Older
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Genre: nonfiction
2020

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Xiao Ya Ya Zhui Fei Ji (Little Yaya Flies After the Aeroplane)

By Wan Yiguang
Illustrated by Jin Ya

2002

BirdsFlying Against the Odds

Xun Zhao (The Search)

By Lee Kow Fong
Illustrated by Lee Kow Fong

2015

UN SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production10 Reduced Inequalities16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Year of the Weeds

By Siddhartha Sarma

Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: India
Genre: Fiction
2018

BirdsTransnational: Non-fiction & Universal Bird Themes

Yokoso Mori e (Welcome to the Forest)

By Yasunari Murakami

2001

BirdsBirds of a Feather

You Been to Ubin?

By Chia Yun Ze, Choo Xin Yi, Gregory Yap, Melissa Chia, Pearlynn Sim, Terh Shin Huoy
Illustrated by Lim Zhi Jie

2013

BirdsBird-themed Myths, Folklore, Fables

Zao Qi de Niao Er You Cong Chi (The Early Bird Catches the Worm)

By Wan Yiguang
Illustrated by Huang Xiaowen

2014

TreesI Speak for the Trees

Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

By William Miller
Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright, Ying-Hwa Hu

1994

RiceRice Customs & Traditions

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By Zheng Chunhua
Illustrated by Chen Shu

2008

TreesTrees are Wild Things

春神跳舞的森林 (Cherry Blossom Fairies)

By 严淑女 Shu-Nu Yen, Candy
Illustrated by 张又然 You-Ran Zhang

2003; 2013

TreesTrees are Wild Things

狼假兽威 Wolf and the Beast

By 刘聚洪(椰子) Low Joo Hong (Ye Zi)
Illustrated by 刘聚洪(椰子) Low Joo Hong (Ye Zi)

2012

BirdsOn the Wings of Enchantment

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By Cai Gao

2013

RiceMythical and Mystical Rice-themed Folktales

366 A Collection of Malaysian Folktales

By Compiled by: Puteh, Othman and Said, Aripin

2008