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A great story can lead a reader on a cultural and linguistic journey—especially if it's in two languages!Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners introduces 40 traditional Vietnamese folktales with bilingual Vietnamese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each story is followed by cultural notes, vocabulary lists, and a set of discussion questions and exercises for further comprehension.Online audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection, while a Vietnamese-English glossary provides an easy way to reference unfamiliar terms. Illustrations by award-winning Vietnamese illustrators Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong help to bring these traditional tales to life.This book is a great supplementary reader for self-study learners or in Vietnamese language courses, but will be enjoyed by anyone who wishes to learn about Vietnamese folktales and culture.Learn Vietnamese the fun way—through the country's rich literary history!Audio recordings can be accessed at the Tuttle Publishing website

Delicious Japanese meals you can make with your kids and get everyone to enjoy eating healthier! Japanese Cooking with Kids is the perfect way for you and your kids to learn about Japanese cooking while having fun in the kitchen — and to get them excited about eating healthy meals. Some of these dishes may even become their new favorites!These 50 kid-tested recipes for ages 8 to 14 get "two thumbs up" and empty plates every time. They include:Ever-popular Rice Dishes like Onigiri Rice Balls, Sushi Rice in Tofu Pockets and Chicken and Egg Rice BowlsFlavors from the Sea including Japanese Seaweed Sprinkles on Popcorn and Tuna Salad Sushi RollsClassic Japanese Favorites like steamed Gyoza Potstickers and Miso Ramen Noodle SoupCute Bento Lunch Boxes with Octopus-shaped Hot Dogs and delicious Japanese-style Fried ChickenDelicious Desserts and Drinks like Strawberry Soy Milk, Glazed Mochi Balls and Green Tea Matcha Tea CakesAnd so much more!Each chapter in this book contains a fun, hands-on activity like counting to 10 in Japanese while washing your hands, growing your own green onions or making your own chopstick rests! In addition to preparing delicious Japanese recipes, kids will learn the basic principles of Japanese cuisine — eating foods that are in season, and only eating until you feel 80% full—to help you live a healthier life.Japanese Cooking with Kids will give you and your family a whole new perspective on food and eating—the Japanese way!