Tenzin awoke to the soft chimes of prayer flags fluttering in the crisp mountain breeze. He opened his eyes and rubbed them, then rolled over on his mat and looked out the open window at the sun-painted, snow-capped peaks of Tibet. Hues of pink and gold cast a warm...
Asian History
Bedtime HistoryJackie Chan Story for Kids
Jackie stands at the edge of the towering building, his heart pounding with anticipation. He is about to perform a death-defying stunt for his latest blockbuster movie. The cameras are rolling, and the entire film crew holds their breath in excitement. This is what he...
History of Nintendo: Fusajiro Yamauchi, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gunpei Yokoi and Shigeru Miyamoto For Kids
Have you ever heard of Super Mario Brothers or the Legend of Zelda? Have you ever played these games on Nintendo? Nintendo is a household name across the world, but it didn’t start out that way. And most people don’t realize the Nintendo company has been around for...
History of Dragons for Kids
Have you ever made up a magical creature in your daydreams? What would your creature be like? Would it be gentle or fierce? Friendly or unfriendly? Would it have magical powers? Maybe it would have a mix of parts from different animals, like the body of a bull, the...
History of the Samurai for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are in a beautiful, Japanese garden. You see a small stream leading to a calm pond covered in bright pink flowers and water lilies. The green grass around you is cut short and all of the plants and shrubbery are neatly trimmed....
Siddhartha Gautama Buddha For Kids
Who was Siddhartha Gautama? Imagine you're a prince or a princess, living in a giant, luxurious palace. There your parents make sure that you have everything you could ever want or need: lots of toys, fine clothes, and the best education. You're surrounded by...
The History of Bruce Lee for Kids
The year is 1955 and you live in Hong Kong. You are a teenage boy and everyday, you study hard in school and then go to the Kung Fu training centre and practice Kung Fu for hours and hours. Your dream is to become the best Kung Fu master in the world and...
History of Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli for Kids
Do you like animated movies? Have you ever seen Ponyo or My Neighbor Totoro? These are beautiful, hand-drawn, animated films made by Studio Ghibli and its brilliant artist and director Hayao Miyazaki. Miyazaki has become one of the most celebrated film animators and...