Astrid and Apollo
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Astrid and Apollo and the Blast From the Past
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Astrid and Apollo get spooked during a science exhibit that takes a surprising turn!
Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo are looking forward to the traveling museum, where replicas of dinosaurs, mummies, and prehistoric creatures will be on display. But Astrid is NOT looking forward to seeing the mummies-especially after she and Apollo watch a scary movie in which mummies come back to life! Apollo tries to convince Astrid to conquer her fear of "things that can't happen." But at the traveling museum, Astrid, Apollo, and their friend Kiran all get a scary surprise-and Astrid's new courage is put to the test! Showcasing a warm sibling relationship of a Hmong American family, as well as themes of exploration and tradition, Astrid and Apollo will delight young readers.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Soccer Celebration
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
At the Hmong July Fourth Soccer Festival, Astrid and Apollo are excited to join their dad as he watches his favorite soccer team compete. But when they have to babysit their little sister, Eliana, too, they don't know what snack she keeps asking for. To keep her from crying, they buy almost everything they see at the festival. Will they end up with a whole stroller full of yummy food?
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Astrid and Apollo and the Ice Fishing Adventure
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
It's ice fishing season, and the twins are looking forward to a fun day in the ice house. Dad shows the kids how to be safe on the ice, how to drill a hole, and how to catch fish. The fishing fun begins and everyone is having a great time. . . except for Mom. She is cold and worried about things going wrong. But when an uninvited guest arrives and surprises the family, it's Mom who ends up laughing loudest of all.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Super Staycation
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Astrid and Apollo's family is excited for their trip to Laos to attend a family wedding. But bad weather cancels their plans, and the twins' parents are disappointed to miss seeing their home country. Some brainstorming and a messy painting project inspire an idea: If their parents can't go to Laos, Astrid and Apollo will bring Laos to them! But can they keep their plan a surprise?
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Astrid and Apollo and the Sticky Noodle Situation
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo want to do something nice for their beloved neighbor, Great Uncle Cha, who's coming home from a long trip. A welcome home party with plenty of yummy Hmong food is just the thing! Lots of planning, shopping, and cooking lead up to the big event, but when the day arrives, nothing goes right! Kitchen disasters, eye-watering smoke from overcooked spices, a noodle explosion... can Astrid and Apollo save the party? Exploring themes of tradition and adventure and showcasing a warm sibling relationship in a Hmong American family, Astrid and Apollo will charm young readers.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Cutest Canine Contest
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo decide to enter their dog Luna in the Cutest Canine Contest. After all, she's the cutest dog they know! But they discover that teaching Luna the tricks needed to compete in the contest might be "trickier" than they thought! With the help of a friend and little sister Eliana, they discover Luna is a fast learner, but that she's also picked up some bad habits from another dog! On the day of the contest, will Luna dazzle or fizzle? Exploring themes of tradition and adventure and showcasing a warm sibling relationship in a Hmong American family, Astrid and Apollo will charm young readers.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Brilliant Book Report
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Astrid and Apollo encounter some unexpected competition while trying to complete a book report…
Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo love to read, and Apollo knows just what book he'll pick for the book report assignment. Then he discovers that another student wants to report on the very same book! Their teacher said the reports should be "original," so Apollo scrambles to find another book he loves as much. Astrid helps with the hunt, but none seem as good as his favorite. Then inspiration strikes, and Apollo realizes that there's more than one way to be original! Showcasing a warm sibling relationship of a Hmong American family, as well as themes of exploration and tradition, Astrid and Apollo will delight young readers.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Wonderful Wax Museum
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
The pressure is on for Astrid and Apollo to pick heroes for their wax museum project, but who to choose?
Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo are excited for the wax museum project at school. The students choose famous people and pretend to be talking statues of them! Apollo knows right away who he'll pick, but Astrid isn't sure. No one she can think of feels right to her. She wants someone special, someone whose name everyone should know…but who? Finally, with some surprise help from her little sister Eliana, Astrid discovers a person she's proud to present! Showcasing a warm sibling relationship of a Hmong American family, as well as themes of exploration and tradition, Astrid and Apollo will delight young readers.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Giant Geography Project
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Can Astrid and Apollo come up with best geography projects ever?
Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo love to get messy and creative, and their papier-mâché projects for the Magnificent Wonders of the World Exhibit lets them do both! They each choose famous landmarks from their family's home country of Laos and get busy creating and building. But when they decide to GO BIG with their projects, Astrid and Apollo run into a problem that they didn't anticipate. Then, an act of kindness from the twins comes back to help them in a big way! Showcasing a warm sibling relationship of a Hmong American family, as well as themes of exploration and tradition, Astrid and Apollo will delight young readers.
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Astrid and Apollo in Concert
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Astrid and Apollo are chosen to play a duet in the third-grade recorder concert. They practice hard for weeks, but their little sister keeps getting in the way. She wants to play too! Then, on the night of the concert, it's one disaster after another. What's going on? And, will they still be able to perform? Readers will love joining the twins on their adventures in this chapter book series about a Hmong American family.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Awesome Dance Audition
by V.t. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Astrid and Apollo watch their cousin Lily in an amazing dance performance, and she convinces them to audition for the Hmong dance school she attends. Astrid is excited, but Apollo isn't so sure. The twins learn the audition routine and work hard to prepare for the big day. When Apollo faces a setback, he realizes how much he does want a place at the dance school. Will his creative solution save the day or cost him his chance?
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Astrid and Apollo and the Magic Pepper
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Astrid and Apollo are heading to the farm with Grandma and Uncle Meng! The twins enjoy Grandma's funny stories and Uncle Meng's magic tricks while picking vegetables to sell at the farmers' market. But, Uncle Meng is looking for something else to pick-a magic pepper! Can Astrid and Apollo help make Uncle Meng's long-held wish to find a magic pepper come true? Readers will love joining the twins on their adventures in this chapter book series about a Hmong American family.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Puppy Surprise
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
The twins' birthday is coming! Astrid and Apollo each have a special, surprise gift planned for the other. Astrid thinks she has guessed what Apollo is giving her, but as she puts more clues together, she realizes she's in the middle of a birthday mystery! Join in the fun as the twins try to pull off the ultimate birthday surprises for the best birthday ever! Readers will love joining the twins on their adventures in this chapter book series about a Hmong American family.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Fishing Flop
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
It's the twins' first time fishing. Astrid and Apollo can't wait to ride on their Uncle Lue's fast boat and get goofy pictures with all the fish they catch. But Apollo keeps catching things that are not fish! When a storm brings them to shore, Apollo starts to feel like he's a fishing failure. Can the twins turn the day around and help Apollo find the fun in fishing?
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Astrid and Apollo, Tae Kwon Do Champs
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Astrid and Apollo really want to win their events at the tae kwon do competition. They especially want to make their dad proud-and give him something to put on the family trophy shelf! But when things don't go according to plan, the twins discover that there's more than one way to become a winner. Readers will love joining the twins on their adventures in this chapter book series about a Hmong American family.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Happy New Year
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Dressed in their traditional New Year clothes, Astrid and Apollo attend the Hmong New Year Festival. While at the noisy and jam-packed celebration, they accidentally become separated from their family and end up lost in the crowds. Follow along on their adventure as they try to find their way back to their mom, dad, and little sister, Eliana.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Family Fun Fair Day
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
It's time for the fair! Astrid, Apollo, Eliana, and their parents head out for a day of fun, food, and family. The fair is hosting a scavenger hunt, and they join the game to find mystery items based on the five senses. But the biggest puzzle of all is trying to figure out what Eliana is asking for! As they hunt their way through the list, eating their favorite foods and playing their favorite games, will they finally discover what Eliana's favorite is?
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Astrid and Apollo and the Starry Campout
by V. T. Bidania
Part of the Astrid and Apollo series
Astrid is afraid of the dark and doesn't want to go on her family camping trip. But her twin brother, Apollo, is excited. When they encounter scary things such as crawly bugs and the creepy dark, Apollo helps his twin through them. And when they encounter the scariest thing of all, Astrid might just be the one to save the starry campout.
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