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**A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection** Families, feasts
and fireworks--Chinese Celebrations for Children showcases the rich
cultural traditions of China with stories, activities, recipes and
more. The charming illustrations of Patrick Yee and informative
texts of Susan Nunes conjure up the pageantry and symbolism of
China's traditional celebrations--from birthdays and anniversaries
to harvest festivals and public holidays. It's a year filled with
celebrations on this festive trip to China! Meet the Three Lucky
Gods! Make a fresh start at the Spring Festival! Create some bold
strokes with calligraphy! Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Learn about
the lion dance and the legend of Nian! And many more holidays,
stories, recipes, events and activities! Experience these
traditions and more in this fascinating book, which features
exciting activities and stories-- from money-filled red envelopes
given during the Lunar New Year to making mooncakes for the
Mid-Autumn Festival! Chinese Celebrations for Children explains why
in China there's always a good reason to celebrate!
For thousands of years, children all over the world have listened
to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating
stories, and learning those from another part of the world is both
entertaining and educational. Asian Children's Favorite Stories
presents 7 Asian folktales from different countries China, Japan,
Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. The classic
stories in this book include: Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along
(Korea) Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo (Philippines)
How the Mousedeer Became a Judge (Indonesia) Liang and His Magic
Brush (China) The Lucky Farmer Becomes King (Thailand) The Clever
Rabbit and Numskull (India) The Crane's Gratitude (Japan). This
multicultural children's book opens doors to other cultures and
engages the imagination.
Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang fought many wars. Throughout, they did not
have surveillance drones and binoculars to spy on the enemy. Radios
and telephones had not been invented yet, so they could not even
communicate with their own soldiers. How did they even manage to
organise a war, much less win it? They did it with their
intelligence and quick thinking! In the third and final book of the
Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, learn about the strategies
and ruses practiced by Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang!
Chinese Myths and Legends is a wonderful collection of seven
classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures.
From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai
Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this
mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality and love.
More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Chinese Myths and
Legends also explores the historical impact and roots of each tale,
inviting you and the children you love to fully enjoy the many
layers of meaning contained within them. The included pronunciation
guide as well as information for further reading makes this a
perfect tool for educators, librarians and parents.
Liu Bei thinks he is all alone in saving people from troublemakers.
Luckily, he meets two good guys who are brave and heroic. Together,
they start an army. The three men get along so well that they
decide they won't just be friends. They'll be brothers! Join Liu
Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as they fight against bullies and
protect China!
Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant
lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore? In this
series of fully-illustrated books, you'll discover our pioneers'
inspiring stories, some of which have never been written out for
children before! So, come and celebrate the people who have made a
difference to Singapore, through their hard work, service, and
sacrifice.Featured in the set:
Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang fought many wars. Throughout, they did not
have surveillance drones and binoculars to spy on the enemy. Radios
and telephones had not been invented yet, so they could not even
communicate with their own soldiers. How did they even manage to
organise a war, much less win it? They did it with their
intelligence and quick thinking! In the third and final book of the
Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, learn about the strategies
and ruses practiced by Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang!
In the midst of war, heroes rise up. Come and experience the
loyalty and treachery, the brotherhood and rivalry of China's
legendary heroes and villains during the most tumultuous period in
Chinese history.Packed with non-stop action and humour, this
retelling is the perfect introduction to the famous Chinese
classic, Romance of the Three Kingdoms.The story is complete with
three volumes: The Brave Brothers, Wars and Heroes and Strategies
and Ruses.Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit
for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the
perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories
from around the world have been adapted into a form that will
excite and entertain children everywhere. In addition, the books
come to life with augmented reality features, giving readers an
enhanced experience that they'll never forget!
In the midst of war, heroes rise up. But heroes come in different
shapes and sizes. Some are good with swords and spears, like Zhao
Yun. Others use their brains, like Zhuge Liang. Although men grow
old, a hero will always be a hero, like the elderly Huang Zhong. In
the second book of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, learn
about the heroes of ancient China!
Liu Bei thinks he is all alone in saving people from troublemakers.
Luckily, he meets two good guys who are brave and heroic. Together,
they start an army. The three men get along so well that they
decide they won't just be friends. They'll be brothers! Join Liu
Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as they fight against bullies and
protect China!
Meet the Tan family, who have created a homemade Peranakan food
legacy in Singapore!Join the fourth generation member of the
family, Ethan, as he travels back in time tracing the evolution of
his family business - home-grown brand HarriAnns Nonya Table - from
a humble push-cart to the chain of Peranakan cafes it is today.
Just like Peranakan food, this story is spiced generously with the
different flavours of life.Come join the feast!
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