The Jaixai Series
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Lao New Year Baby
This is the fourth book in the Jaixai series. The Jaixai series follows a young girl growing up in a small village in Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. In this story, Jaixai names her little cousin who is born during the Rocket Festival, a time when villagers pray for rain and a good harvest season.
(Pub. 2020)
Jaixai Hosts Her Penpal, Rachael
This is the third book in the Jaixai series. A wonderful story of a little girl growing up in a small village in Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. Jaixai's penpal from America visits the village and Jaixai gives her a tour. A funny and heart-warming story of sharing culture and language.
(Pub. 2013)
Jaixai Dances for Princess Harmony
Jaixai learns the value of hard work and truly believing in herself. She is asked to be the lead performer in a Laotian traditional dance to honor their distinguished overseas guests, King Sam, Queen Anna, and Princess Harmony. The story is beautifully captured with intricate and colorful illustrations and a few easy Laotian terms are also introduced.
(Pub. 2012)
LAOS
Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Laos is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest. Laos traces its history to the kingdom of Lan Xang ('million elephants'), or land of a million elephants.