Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival Review #ReadYourWorld

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Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival: History, Traditions, and Activities - A Holiday Book for Kids (Celebrating Chinese Holidays) by Eugenia Chu, Eliza Hsu Chen, Y Y Chan
Genres: Children's, Cultural Heritage, Non Fiction
Format: eARC
Source: Provided as part of book tour
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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 10The Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the warmth of family, the joy of togetherness, and the enchantment of the moonlit sky. With captivating illustrations and engaging storytelling, this nonfiction book aims to introduce young readers to the vibrant and fascinating world of one of Asia's most celebrated holidays by delving into its history, traditions, and activities.- Step into Discover the rich history of the Mid-Autumn Festival, tracing its origins back thousands of years.- Explore Festive Immerse in the customs and traditions that make the Mid-Autumn Festival a cherished event.- Engage in Joyful Get ready to join the festivities with a treasure trove of activities for children to enjoy.

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Julie’s Review:

 

Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival is a book about an important holiday in Chinese culture, thanking the moon for the autumn harvest. The book shares history as well as legends behind the festival. It even contains recipes for making the mooncakes as well as other crafts and games.

I liked how the book starts with a table of contents that is in picture, not just a list of topics. The thumbnail picture in the table of contents is the preview for the illustration with that chapter. I use chapter lightly, as it is a short children’s book (each chapter is a page or two).

I enjoyed the lovely drawings with this book. The cover ias vivid colors with a glowing paper lantern held by adorable bunnies, some snacks (the mooncakes) and tea, and a goddess flying over the moon in the sky full of stars. Each of these symbols depicts a legend that is part of the festival.

It’s a cute little non-fiction read to teach kids about a fun festival from another culture. It can be used in the classroom to make the crafts and play the games and would make a great homeschool preschool activity baking together.

 

 

 

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