As a little girl discovers things round, square, and rectangular in her urban neighborhood, she is reminded of her Chinese American culture.

A little girl thinks her mother's garden is the ugliest in the neighborhood until she discovers that flowers might look and smell pretty but Chinese vegetable soup smells best of all. Includes a recipe.

Katie Woo and her parents help their new neighbor, Mr. Kenji, to prepare for his final test to become a nurse.

Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.

"Identical twins Ling and Ting celebrate their birthday by sharing gifts and making wishes"-- Provided by publisher.

"JoJo's aunt Kayla is a firefighter. She's teaching Katie's class about her job. Katie keeps trying to ask Kayla questions, but Kayla has lots to say before it's question time. If Katie is patient, will she learn what she really wants to know about firefighters?"-- Provided by publisher.

When Katie Woo and her friends go to the beach, Katie is so rude and bossy that her friends do not want to play with her.

"Identical twins Ling and Ting like to be silly, tell jokes, and laugh together"-- Provided by publisher.

Katie's class is invited to see a new house a classmate's father is building, where they learn the steps to building a house and even who the new homeowner is. Includes glossary, discussion questions, and an interview.

A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.