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Dear Friend,

Spring has arrived in the sunniest fashion with a lively line of feng shui kids' clothing. Harmonious colors and ultra-soft cotton converge for high-quality, chic comfort. Also, just five months until the Olympic Games in Beijing! As the official licensee of the USOC for the 2008 Games, ChinaSprout has imported unique, quality items you can get without traveling to China! Read on for our new arrivals in home decor, books and our kids' collection.

Celebrate Spring!

Besides the fabulous feng shui apparel and plush toys, other spring favorites at ChinaSprout include stylish dresses, T-shirts, tea party staples, toys and craft supplies to wile away spare hours during spring break.

Spring Sale

Help us clear warehouse shelves for new shipments arriving from China. At our SPRING CLEARANCE SALE, you'll find apparel, accessories, calendars, home decor, crafts and more at prices you've been waiting for!

FREE Brocade Flower Change Purse

ChinaSprout offers you a FREE Brocade Flower Change Purse when your order totals more than $25. To apply the coupon, please add the Purse to the Shopping Cart first, then enter the coupon code 1206225770 in the coupon box on the Shopping Cart page and hit the "Apply Coupon" button. Offer good while supplies last.

Mascot Thermos

Feng Shui Body Suit

Chinese Character Candle Set

I Love Chinese

Xiaoning's Picks

Feilong - The China Game "This great game is not only fun for kids and adults alike, but everyone learns about Chinese history and culture through play. Take advantage of 20% off now!"
Mascot Thermos "When I carry this thermos, people inevitably ask me where they can get one. It's ideal for sports events, picnicking, camping, or anytime as it keeps drinks warm or cold for a long time."
Eternity Backpack "These silky backpacks with the Chinese eternity design are elegant and practical for work or leisure."

Just For Kids

Need a gift for a girly girl? Meet Izzy, the Asian glamour doll with it all - wigs, extra outfits, matching shoes, hair pins and even hangers! We're also featuring three other new Asian dolls, pocket-size toy Buddhas, and amazingly soft clothes that make us wish we were kids again. For fun and learning, try our dice with Chinese numbers.

Home Decor

We have you covered for April showers! Settle in with this superior bookrest that frees up one hand to hold a stylish Asian espresso cup, coffee mug or spring-design plates. If you're a fan of jasmine tea, you'll also appreciate these jasmine flowers that bloom before your eyes as you sip away. To further pamper yourself, try the aromatic neck wraps and eye masks filled with lavender and flaxseed.

Books

Turn your iPod into a portable translator with iSpeak Chinese Phrase Book and CD, which let you hear and see 1,400 phrases. I Love Chinese, a set of 12 language books for kids, is the latest addition to the popular My First Chinese Words collection. Children will also enjoy a book beautifully illustrated by Demi and a new release from the author of the Caldecott Honor Book Zen Shorts.

The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “Letha Hadady, one of the nation’s leading experts on natural Chinese remedies, is leading a quiet lady-like revolution to bring herbal medicines from the Far East and elsewhere into everyday use in American homes.” Read the latest on her blog Letha's Health Secrets.

The Grove Inn - country guest house near Miami

It has been Heaven relaxing in warm weather, floating in a pleasantly warm swimming pool, soaking up sunshine.

Read the full story here

The China Related TV list is compiled weekly by Kirby Bartlett-Sloan. Kirby, an adoptive parent of three Chinese girls, has one of the most comprehensive TV listings of programs on China and from China that are in the English language.

Sunrise Earth International - PingAn Rice Paddies

Take in the morning activities of the Dragon's Backbone, a stunning sixty-six square kilometers of crop terraces hand-cultivated by 800 farmers that snake up over a thousand feet of vertical altitude. These are marks of the Zhuang people.
Friday March 28, 2008 7:00am-8:00am on Animal Planet - Network Series / Travel

Click here for more listings

Playing in China, Chipping at a Wall

New York Times March 18th- BEIJING — At the end of a perfect afternoon, when the sky was blue and the sun was not veiled in smog, there was no winner of the first Major League Baseball game played in China. But that did not matter.

Read the full article click here

The whole year's work depends on good planning in spring, and the whole day's work depends on good planning in the early morning." 100 Pearls of Chinese Wisdom

These first days of spring are a perfect time to take stock of your progress, set realistic goals, and appreciate just how far you've already come!

Your Friends,

The ChinaSprout Team

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