BOOKS by Shirin Yim Bridges

Ruby's Wish more books like this

by Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)

Breaking with tradition, a young Chinese girl dreams of attending a university and continuing her studies. Color illustrations accompany the text. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2002 by Publishers Weekly.

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The Umbrella Queen more books like this

by Shirin Yim Bridges, Taeeun Yoo (Illustrator)

Set in the lush Thai countryside, this is the story of Noot, a little girl who longs to be named Umbrella Queen. This picture book about following one's dreams, no matter what the cost, is ideal for reading aloud. Full color.

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El Deseo de Ruby more books like this

by Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator), Marta Anson (Translator)

In her first children's book, Bridges takes readers back to turn-of-the-century China to explore the conflict between tradition and young Ruby's longing to attend university. The girl sets herself apart from the rest of her relatives by wearing the color red. One day, she confides her wish to her grandfather. A surprise some years later proves ...

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