With Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are some great books my seven-year-old daughter recommends to introduce your children to the most important holiday among Chinese people all over the world. 1. Happy Happy Chinese New Year by Demi Sweep and dust! Make a fresh start! This lively book is Elisa’s favorite and provides an […]
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Elisa’s picks: Children’s books on Deepavali
Here are some books we like for helping children to understand more about Deepavali, also known as Divali. A five-day celebration, it is one of the biggest festivals in the Hindu religion and begins tomorrow. 1. The Story of Divaali, By Jatinder Verma, A lovely little book that introduces Divali to children who may be unfamiliar with […]
Favorite China Reads – Children
My six-year-old daughter helped me put together this list of her favorite books about China. While she has outgrown some, all have featured prominently in our family reading at some point in the last few years. 1. The Seven Chinese Brothers by Margaret Mahy and Mou-Sien Tseng The story takes place in ancient China, where […]