Books by Belle Yang

4 books · Ages 4–11

Belle Yang writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–11, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance, empathy & kindness.

Standalone Books

Cover of Hannah is My Name
Hannah is My Name
Belle Yang
For children navigating a new culture or finding their unique place, this story tenderly explores identity and belonging
Ages 7–10
Cover of Always Come Home to Me
Always Come Home to Me
Belle Yang
When their cherished doves disappear, Mei-Mei and Di-Di are heartbroken and run away to find them. This poignant story e
Ages 4–11
Cover of Foo, the Flying Frog of Washtub Pond
Foo, the Flying Frog of Washtub Pond
Belle Yang
Foo Frog and his friends face big changes when Foo develops a unique ability, challenging their friendship. This humorou
Ages 4–11
Cover of Angel in Beijing
Angel in Beijing
Belle Yang
When a young girl's cherished cat, Angel, goes missing in bustling Beijing, she embarks on a determined search. This tou
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
4 books
Hannah is My Name
Always Come Home to Me
Foo, the Flying Frog of Washtub Pond
Ages 8–11
4 books
Hannah is My Name
Always Come Home to Me
Foo, the Flying Frog of Washtub Pond

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceEmpathy & KindnessLove & FamilyFamily & SiblingsFriendship & SocialMaking FriendsFriendship & Loyalty

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Dyan Sheldon
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New Kids in Town Oral Histories of Immigrant Teens
Janet Bode
New Kids in Town Oral Histories of Immigrant Teens
A Donkey Called Mistletoe
Helen Peters
A Donkey Called Mistletoe
The Man who Wore All His Clothes
Allan Ahlberg
The Man who Wore All His Clothes
Safe at Last
Richard Jones
Safe at Last