Asian Heritage Month Programs for Kids!
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with some amazing programs for you and your child at Toronto Public Library. Storytelling, crafts, puppet shows and more. There is something for everyone! Here are some highlights:
Wayang Kulit - Javanese Puppet Show
Saturday May 13 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Parkdale Branch
Bharatanatyam - Indian Classical Dance
Saturday May 27 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Woodside Square Branch
Monday May 29 (2:00 pm -3:00 pm)
Malvern Branch
Asian Folklore Books
Here's a small selection of some great stories to read to your child. These stories have been passed from generation to generation. Consider also sharing stories with your child that have been passed down from your family.
Asian Children's Favourite Stories - various authors
One Hundred and One Asian Read-Aloud Myths and Legends - Joan C. Verniero
Momotaro and the Island of Ogres - Stephanie Wada
The People Who Hugged the Trees: An Environmental Folk Tale - Deborah Lee Rose
Wishbones; A Folk Tale from China - retold by Barbara Ker Wilson
Go to Sleep, Gecko! A Balinese Folk Tale- Margaret Read MacDonald
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon: A Korean Folk Tale - Janie Jaehyun Park
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