A long time ago in China, there lived a young girl named Mulan. Her father was a retired general who taught her many skills girls weren't normally allowed to learn, like martial arts, archery, sword play and how to ride a horse. One day, soldiers came to...
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Celebrated every year starting in January or February, the Chinese New Year is a happy, fun festival that children will love learning all about. This joyful little book is jam-packed with puzzles and activities to complete, more than 50 stickers to use, and festive...
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2017 is The Year of the Rooster! Ray is the son of the hen and rooster. His father has the important job of waking everyone up! Max befriends the girl Ying and learns that another bird is held in even greater esteem! Can he and Ying find this mythical creature?...
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These elegant papercut bookmarks all have unique designs that will be sure that you will never lose your place while reading. These panda book marks are a perfect item for any panda lover. Price is for a set of 6 papercuts.
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Featuring elegant designs and high quality paper, Colors of Asia is the perfect stress-reliever for fans of Asian art and designs. Indulge in the romance of Asia with designs that have graced elegant porcelains and carpets, elaborate books of poetry, temple walls and...
The Chinese Library Series is a collection of graded Chinese readers designed for kids and teenagers, consisting of six levels. There are stories about the life of modern teenagers, classical works, myths, legends, idiom stories and so on, which enable students to...
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The book series includes 12 Chinese traditional festivals, including the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Qing Ming Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Double Ninth Festival. It gives a detailed introduction to the origins,...
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Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts is filled with fun projects and creative ideas for kids to learn about Chinese culture and traditional arts. Through the process of making these unique crafts you will learn all about China’s amazing ancient history, folk traditions,...
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This set of 12 folk papercut bookmarks features each animal sign of the Chinese zodiac in different design. They make a lovely gift for any of your book-loving friends.
Celebrate the Spring Festival with this activity set. It includes a picture book, "Spring Festival temple fair" fight inserted scene, 3 handmade firecrackers ornaments and lanterns....
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This colorful bilingual book is an excellent resource to learn about Chinese culture, as well as the Chinese language. Full color pages, engaging activity sections such as coloring and puzzles, and text in English, Traditional Chinese characters and Pinyin make this...
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We are pleased to introduce this special children's picture book, exclusive to ChinaSprout. Ling Ling is eight years old and lives in Beijing, China. Come along as she takes you on a year-long journey through her life. Ling Ling's personal accounts tell about...
Grandma Panda is a wonderful teacher, a wonderful storyteller—and a wonderful cook! Her grandchildren Baobao and Lingling love staying with her every summer, because at Grandma Panda's house each day is an adventure. This summer, with the help of celebrated...
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Mooncakes is the lyrical story of a young girl who shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents. As they eat mooncakes, drink tea and watch the night sky together, Mama and Baba tell ancient tales of a magical tree that can never be...
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This book is a collection of eight classic festivals and their respective legends. These festivals include Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival, Tomb-sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Tanabata, Ghost's Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Winter Solstice...
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Take the whole family on a whirlwind tour of Chinese history and culture with this delightfully illustrated book that is packed with stories, activities and games. Travel from the stone age through the dynasties to the present day with songs and crafts for kids that...
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Mei-Mei is Chinese—but not Mom and Dad! When she was a baby, Mom and Dad flew all the way to the other side of the world to adopt her and bring her home. Lucky for Mei-Mei, her parents want her to know all about her roots in China's wonderful culture....
Celebrate the Lantern Festival with this activity set. This set includes a picture book - The Hometown of Dragon, a make your own lantern kit, a DIY board of Lantern Festival activities, and a four-color set of clay....
Beijing’s Spring Festival is extracted from Lao She's famous essays. Painter Yu Dawu artistically restores the old Beijing under Lao She's pen with his Chinese paintings.This book recalls Chinese people's memory of spring festival, which includes...
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For every fan of kung fu, steamed dumplings, Confucius and giant skyscrapers, A Geek in China is a hip, smart and concise guide to the Middle Kingdom. Packed with photographs and short articles on all aspects of Chinese culture, past and present, A Geek in China...
“咕咕嗒!咕咕嗒!”鸡年到了,俺们夫妻带着鸡娃给大家拜年啦!俺在远Ö...
Prefaced by China's State Councilor, Chen Zhili, and translated by Canadian entrepreneur, Geoffrey Bonnycastle, this book reveals that the Chinese are just as bewildered by foreigners as foreigners are by them. The author's thoughtful and humorous explanations...
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A spunky young boy makes plans for "this next new year" in Janet S. Wong's festive, truly engaging story of the Chinese Lunar New Year, celebrated annually in late January or early February. "And all day tomorrow, Lunar New Year's Day, I will not say one awful thing,...
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In this first view of China adoption from a child's perspective, eight-year-old Ying Ying Fry returns to her orphanage to remember what it is like and to write a story so that other adopted children will understand where they came from. Kids Like Me in China combines...
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Adoptive parents hold in their hearts precious bits of information about the earliest days, months, or years of their children's lives, before they joined their families. Parents understand this information is invaluable to their children, yet they wonder how...
Have you been procrastinating about making a lifebook for your adopted child? Well, this book will help you start moving in the right direction. It contains instructions and advice on how to create a lifebook that catalogs the circumstances of an adopted child's...
Step-by-step instructions are then given for the 11 basic knots, which provide the building blocks for the 14 compound knots-combinations and variations of the simple knots-that follow in the next section. The final section presents 41 knotting projects of varying...
The Eight Immortals, the five elements, the dragon, phoenix, yin and yang -- representatives of these important cultural symbols are pervasive in Chinese art and architecture. Without an understanding of their significance, Asian art cannot be fully appreciated....
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This book is a standard reference, long familiar to students of Chinese culture, that emphasizes historical, legendary, or supernatural persons, along with animals and objects, that have occurred as symbols in art and literature through the ages of China. 402...
Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by...
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The creators of the children's classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" team up again in this special book about a very important topic - endangered animals. A bald eagle soars, a spider monkey swings, a macaroni penguin struts, and a red wolf...
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Filled with delectable recipes, family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes. Feast on golden New Year's dumplings and tasty...
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Published by ChinaSprout, "Chinese New Year for Kids" is a full color paperback book with beautiful, authentic Chinese illustrations. This is a hands-on workbook for parents and teachers, written for children from ages 3 to 12 years old, for use in the...
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It's Chinese New Year and there are so many fun things to do! Shopping at the outdoor market for fresh flowers, eating New Year's dinner with the whole family, receiving red envelopes from Grandma and Grandpa, and best of all-watching the spectacular Chinese...
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Chinese cuisine has become an important part of the world's culture, but every region has its own style of Chinese food. This book includes 118 home-style traditional Chinese dishes, with over 560 colored pictures. Preparation methods are explained step-by-step with...
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Have you ever wondered about the significance of the various vibrant festivals celebrated by the Chinese people every year, or why the Chinese eat with chopsticks? How did the intricate characters of their written language come to be? Ancient Chinese thinkers like...
This colourful bilingual picture atlas introduces young children to the countries and continents of the world. From frozen polar landscapes to hot deserts, the stunning relief maps and full-colour photographs provide a fascinating look at our planet, its people,...
In this beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book, a little Chinese boy named Long-Long accompanies his grandfather into the city to sell cabbages in order to buy food and decorations for the New Year. Selling cabbages is harder than Long-Long...
Come and join the caravan for an exiciting trip along China's silk road! This ancient trade route has lots of treasures in store, from billowing silk and precious stones to busy markets and rugged landscapes. Complete with informative endnotes about the silk road, as...
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"Such a lonely language. Each letter stands alone and makes its own noise. Not like Chinese." Mei Mei, a bright and articulate immigrant from Hong Kong, is having much difficulty adjusting to the new language and culture at school in New York City. When she hears a...
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Did you know that 85 years before Columbus discovered America, Chinese ships longer than a football field sailed thousands of miles through unknown oceans and visited more than 30 nations? It's true! Adventures of the Treasure Fleet is the amazing story of these...
Travel with Ping and Max through the fifteen days of the Chinese New Year celebration, as well as three other major holidays. Read along as they eat yummy festival treats, watch lion dancers in Chinatown, cheer a dragon boat race and more! Includes a list of hands-on...
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Ever hard-working and resourceful, the Chinese have always explored various raw materials to provide for their daily necessities. In the process, they invented things of practical use (mirrors and umbrellas) and economic value (silk and porcelain). In fact, their...
Hiss! and Pop! snap the firecrackers. Boom! says the drum to the Lion Dancer. Chinese New Year is here! Beautiful Chinese brush painting and elegant calligraphy illustrate each moment of the New Year celebration. Share the traditions with your child, and learn a few...
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How long is the Great Wall of China? What does it mean to practice wushu? No camera or fanny pack needed for this trip! We're traveling to China with the turn of a page. Children will discover similarities and differences of China's culture, landscape, geography,...
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This story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations and make dumplings. Then it's time to put on new clothes and celebrate with...
Explore the unique city of Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. Regarded as a political, educational, and cultural center, the city is the second most populated in China. Just in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, experience the...
Spectacular new photos and text fill this edition of, "Spotlight on China ." Children will love looking at the pictures while learning about the ancient traditions and modern pastimes of China's 4000-year-old civilization. Chapters include content on...
2012 is the Year of the Dragon! Dominic's proud parents rule the sea and sky, advise the Emperor, and have high expectations for their son. Meanwhile Dom befriends the boy Bo and the other zodiac animals, who wish to paddle a boat in the village's annual...
A testament to the more than 100,000 Korean adoptees who have come to the United States since the 1950s, this collection of oral histories features the stories of nine Korean Americans who were adopted as children and the struggles theyve shared as foreigners in...
From Abacus to Lantern, from Jade to Wenzi, this photographic alphabet book introduces young readers to the rich culture and natural beauty of China. Sungwan So's colorful variety of images explore the country's customs ancient and modern, illustrating not only the...
This book explores the world of "Things Chinese". The useful guide offers a survey of common Chinese objects from the abacus to bank notes, from train tickets to hot water bottles, from Mahjong to Liberation Shoes, from Moon Cakes to Erguotuo, the Chinese strong...
Kung Hay Fat Choy means 'may you prosper' and is a greeting heard often during Chinese New Year. Sticky rice cakes, the kitchen god, puppet shows - all are part of the history of Chinese New Year and introduced in this colorful book that shows how the holiday's...
One little girl can change your life forever. In The Little Girl, a Chinese bachelor adopts an abandoned baby. He raises her, enjoying the joys and trials of fatherhood. As the girl comes of age, the father realizes that he can't take care of his daughter forever, so...
In the early years of the century, Shanghai was famous not only for its spies and intrigues but as a refuge for the world's persecuted. Once upon a time in Shanghai is the memoir of Rena Krasno, from a Russian Jewish family growing up in Shanghai during World War...
2010 is the Year of the Tiger! Despite his parent's warnings, a princely cub befriends a human, the girl Su. But can Teddy prove the jungle is big enough for both man and beast? The fifth book in the popular series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac features all twelve...
This papercut book contains clear and easy-to-follow instructions for creating 66 objects, each accompanied by step-by-step diagrams that make cutting as easy as 1-2-3! Make a globe, fruits and vegetables, animals, flowers and more. animals. Although it is in...
My First Book of Chinese Words introduces Chinese language to preschool children in a gentle, playful way. The ABC structure provides a familiar framework that encourages fun and easy learning. The everyday words presented in this book include many that have special...
Every year, hundreds of adoptive families embark on homeland trips to China and other countries. Homeland trips offer great opportunities for helping adopted children develop a coherent narrative that makes sense of their complicated beginnings. Although the trip can...
Pieces of Me, Who do I Want to Be? is a collection of stories, poems, art, music, quotes, activities, provocative questions, and more all for the young adopted person who wants to figure out his or her story but doesnt know where to begin. It is a book of voices,...
Enjoy reading about these famous festivals that take place in China throughout the year. For the Mid Autumn Festival, Chinese people celebrate by eating moon cakes while looking at the full moon. For the Double Ninth Festival, on the ninth day of the ninth...
Celebrating Chinese Festivals presents the most important and celebrated festivals of China, explaining the traditions, foods, activities and special customs that go with them. Learn all about the Chinese New Year, with fireworks at midnight, lion dancing and...
Paper cutting is a popular handicraft in today's multicultural world, embracing a great variety of themes, designs and images. In China, its birthplace, it is regarded as an elegant traditional folk art. Chinese paper cuts reflect many aspects of life, including...
215 Ways of Paper-cut is specially designed for family activities between parent and child. All activities involve four simple steps: fold, draw, cut, and spread. You and your child is now able to explore the fun and creativity in 215 differernt ways!...
This large wall hanging map of China, World, and US is definitely what you need in a classroom or something to decorate your wall with. It is fully laminated, allowing you to draw and erase without damaging the map. Each province is distinguished by a different color...
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This set of 6 folk papercut bookmarks features 6 different children in various outfits with the Chinese character 'Fu' or Good Luck emblazoned on their chest. They make a lovely gift for any of your book-loving friends.
This set of 4 papercut bookmarks which represents four flowers: orchids, bamboo, plum and chrysanthemums in different design. They make a lovely gift for any of your book-loving friends.
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Chinese brush painting is an ancient art form associated with grace, simplicity, and precision. With this wonderful addition to the Artists Library Series, you too can learn the secrets to painting in this classic, fluid style. Inside, accomplished Chinese brush...
Rabbit is eating breakfast with his friends Baby Squirrel, Young Porcupine, and Little Brother Panda when an unexpected visitor arrives. He is a master builder, searching for inspiration to design a great palace for the Emperor of China. Together, Uncle Builder and...
2015 is The Year of the Sheep! The lamb Sydney befriends the shepherd girl Zhi and other animals. But to her parents' dismay, Sydney may walk to the beat of a different drummer. However, after a storm strikes and causes a problem for everyone, can Sydney show...
随着中国与世界各国距离的拉近,越来越多的人渴望了解中国、体验中国。...
From braided friendship bracelets to woven rainbow loom creations, kids and adults alike seem to enjoy the act of creating. From jewelry to decorative pieces such as cell phone charms, Chinese knotting is a fun and surprisingly simple art sure to delight people of...
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Whether you are looking for a special birthday gift sure to surprise and delight, or a romantic and unusual gift for Valentine's to brighten your sweetheart's day, Paper Cutting for Celebrations is sure to provide wonderful and unique ideas! Let your...
2016 is The Year of the Monkey! Max is the son of the famous Monkey King and Queen. Now starting school, he befriends the boy Kai and learns a new sport. But when his parents tell him of their great expectations, does Max have what it takes to fly sky high? The...
This set of bookmarks is created in traditional Chinese paintings of flower and birds. The set comes with two bookmarks and a decorative package with Chinese commentary about the design. A great gift for your favorite reader. Price is for a set of two bookmarks.
This set of bookmarks is created in traditional Chinese paintings of 梅兰竹菊 Blossom, Orchids, Bamboo and Chrysanthemums. The set comes with two bookmarks and a decorative package with Chinese commentary about the design. A great gift...
Chinese traditional culture and education is one of the hottest topics in recent years, and this series will educate you on many different festivals in Chinese culture using stickers! The set includes six different festivals: the Spring Festival, the Lantern...
This beautifully illustrated guide to Chinese paper collage art demonstrates the techniques and philosophy behind this creative and fun art form. Paper collage art has a special charm. It can be as exquisite as oil painting or as freehand (xieyi) as ink wash...
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The moment you open the book, you are standing at the entrance to the historic, mysterious world of the oriental arts. On the journey you will encounter numerous pieces of art in China: blue-and-white porcelain, the world-famous chinaware; the folding fan, with a...
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Including beautiful photos of Chinese festival traditions and celebrations, the Chinese Traditional Festival Series is designed to prepare children for the holidays. Children will be able to enjoy learning about the kinds of customs and traditions that Chinese...
Paper-folding, also called origami, is popular among children all over the world. With this origami book, you can now use origami to celebrate festivals and present well wishes. Inside you'll find 30 simple and fun paper-folding projects including:...
Author and illustrator of the famous Little Miss Sunshine cartoon series, Roger Hargreaves brings you a Chinese traditional dragon parade onto pages, with his vibrant colors and cute characters. This exclusive Chinese New Years themed product is guaranteed...
This book explains all the popular Chinese festivals in twenty nine fully illustrated stories which depict their origins and evolution. The Chinese festivals covered include: Lunar New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Qing Ming Festival,...
Using a little bit of fantasy and childlike imagination, Kwon tells the story of a little girl and her cat. The pet may act coy and shy when the child seeks its affection, but when she turns away, the feline begins to follow her and mimics her actions. The elements...
Join the fun of celebrating two important traditional Chinese festival - Chinese New Year in the authentic holiday atmosphere. The interactive 3D pop-up books bring to life the ancient traditions and legends, allowing children to experience the charms of Chinese...
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Complete China map identifies dozens of cities in each province and shows geographical features, roads and railways. The map is in English and all the details are visible in full color.
This book, by author Rose Lewis, is a New York Time's Best-Selling Children's Book. Based on the author's own experience, this heartfelt story follows a woman on her journey to adopt a baby girl from China. From paperworks to the plane flight, the narrative...
Decorated in floral patterns and colored in lush, velvety hues, the thickly stroked, realistic artwork expands on the text while heightening the emotions it conveys. Elizabeth's misgivings are met head-on by her adoptive mother's reassurance, love, and thoughtful...
The illustrations of this book are truly magnificent and the story is wonderful, telling of the powers of patience, perseverance, and friendship. There are limited quantities of these advance books, so don't wait, order yours now! "This warm-hearted tale celebrates...
This year Sam gets to spend his New Year's gift money any way he chooses. Shopping carefully in his favorite Chinatown stores, he is disappointed to find that everything he wants is too expensive. Deciding to forgo a tasty sweet or a new toy for himself, Sam...
A little girl's neighborhood becomes a discovery ground of things round, square and rectangular. Many of the objects are Asian in origin, other universal: round rice bowls and a found pebble, square dim sum and pizza boxes, rectangular Chinese lace and very...
MOONCAKES AND HUNGRY GHOSTS explores the food, costumes, customs, religious significance, song-and-dance performances and symbolism that are important aspects of Chinese festivals, including lunar new year, dragon boats, mid-autumn, Qingming, and many more. The book...
Xiao Ming enjoys going to the beach, where his mother teaches him how to make Chinese characters by drawing pictures in the sand. This book creates a lively atmosphere for this memorable lesson in Chinese writing. Beautifully illustrated, including a English-Chinese...
No date in the Chinese calendar is accorded greater importance than New Year's Day. This colorful book provides a complete introduction and guide to the celebration of the Lunar New Year, describing its origins and such contemporary practices as holiday greetings,...
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This book documents the history and development of the cheongsam, the close-fitting dress that was the most popular single garment worn by Chinese women during the twentieth century. The volume includes discussions of issues of manufacture, design, style, gender, and...
Much has been written about China's contemporary art scene, but little attention has been paid to the complicated ways in which the Chinese and Western art traditions have influenced each other. Featuring many stunning reproductions of original artworks, this...
Chinese hardwood furniture of the Ming dynasty is known the world over for its classical beauty and ingenious design. This beautifully illustrated introduction to Ming furniture opens with a short history of Chinese furniture styles; goes on to discuss the many...
Mandarin squares, the embroidered insignia found on the robes of the ruling mandarin class in China's Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), are prized collectors' pieces. This volume provides a lucid account of the mandarin system of government and methods of selecting...
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All Emily Prager had at first was a blurred photograph of a baby, but it would be her baby - if she journeyed to China to pick her up. Emily brought back to America the baby chosen for her. She was named Lulu, and Emily was determined to honor Lulu's heritage by...
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This is a complete guide to understanding the dilemmas faced by adopted children in the school setting. It offers insights into the experiences of young people who are faced with assignments, activities and occasions which make participation difficult or painful...
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Mary Zisk draws on her own experience as a single parent of an adopted daughter in this first-person narrative. Her vibrant paintings reflect the joy and happiness shared by this mother and daughter.
In China, the moon shines on four baby girls, fast asleep in an orphanage. Far away in North America, the sun rises over four homes as the people who live there get ready to start a long, exciting journey. This lovely story of people who travel to China to be united...
Many adult adoptees have gone through life wanting to ask questions about their birthparents, but felt the thoughts they have might make their parents uncomfortable. Then, these questions have remained unasked and unanswered. We See the Moon opens the adoption dialog...
A family's particular origin is only the start of what being "a family" means. In this heartwarming tale of family love and beginnings, Rain meets Bo and her new "forever" Mom and they become a brand new family. There are many kinds of families, but all families are...
The Waiting Child, by Cindy Champnella is an inspiring true story about her adoptive daughter who convinces her family to return to China to rescue a little boy she could not forget. The Champnellas went to China in 1998 to adopt a 4-year-old girl, in spite of all...
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Now you and your child can enjoy this beautiful book and its wonderful, best-selling story in a sturdy board book format that's better suited to the less-than-three-year-old set! To learn more about how I Love You Like Crazy Cakes was born, read Lewis' article for...
In a land far away, little babies sleep ever so soundly. But not Little Miss Ladybug. She is fluttering with great excitement, as she follows her Magical Red Thread through an open window to a world apart, where a mommy and daddy are busy preparing a room for one of...
Every adoptee has a unique life history and story waiting to be told in his or her own voice. At Home in This World captures the thoughts and emotions of a nine-year-old girl with honesty and eloquence as she reflects on her adoption from China. Author and adoption...
"In this highly illuminating and deeply moving book, Kay Johnson provides an intimate portrait of the complex processes by which, over the past decade, thousands of little Chinese girls have made their way from orphanages in China into adoptive homes overseas. It is...
Written by adoptive mom, Carrie Kitze, this beautifully illustrated and uplifting book will help to create the intimate parent/caregiver and child bond that is so important. For the child who looks different from their parents for what ever reason - foster care,...
300 authentic, solid-silhouette designs printed in colors: phoenix, chrysanthemum, lotus, plum blossom, butterfly, fish, boat, etc. Provides rare source of ideas and direct reproduction wherever Oriental flavor is needed. "One of the most aesthetically pleasing books...
Soong's book includes clear instructions and simple diagrams for constructing gaily colored party hats, a pagoda-shaped bookmark, toy boats of waterproof paper, decorative candy boxes, a bird with flappable wings, and even a three-piece set of dollhouse furniture....
This beautiful, original book combines Western and Eastern styles of creating arts and crafts. It is a valuable resource book for children, parents, teachers, arts and crafts instructors, and art enthusiasts alike to enjoy at home or school, in summer camps,...
Have you been wondering how to create new and beautiful hair styles for your kids? Well, now you can design your kids' hair just like the professionals! This book will introduce you to over 100 hairstyles for girls and boys, and they're all especially for Asian hair....
This book includes clear instructions and simple diagrams for constructing animals, birds, clothes, flowers, toys, daily appliances, and more. Each folding is demonstrated with the step-by-step diagrams. Although it is in Chinese, everyone can follow the instructions...
Beautiful Chinese knots have long been a traditional art in China, and have become increasingly popular in the western world as Asian dEcor has come into fashion. In addition to the intricate knots hung on walls, from a rearview mirror, dangling from cell phones,...
Have you been unsure what materials you need to get started making Chinese knots? Now you can learn which threads, beads and accessories are best for the making of traditional Chinese knots-from the extraordinarily simple to the intricate and detailed. By following...
This beautiful Chinese knotting book is designed for anyone with an interest in learning the craft of Chinese knots. The colorful pictures, easy to follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams make it easy for both the novice and experienced knotting artist alike to...
Learn the fundamental aspects of Chinese chess - the rules, the board and the basic moves and values of the pieces through clear examples and 170 diagrams. After teaching the basics of the game, Lau goes a step further to instruct readers in tactics, methods for...
This set of 4 fan-shaped bookmarks feature beautiful butterflies, graceful peacocks, flying cranes, and pretty flowers. The bright colors and pleasant shape make them unique and ideal gifts for anyone you know. Paint on tin with red threads.
What a colorful way to mark your place in your latest novel! Or you could frame one or several and create your own wall art. Or create a mobile...the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. These beautiful and unique bookmarks use stamped and aged pieces...
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Detailed and up-to-date, the Atlas of China is organized by maps of administrative divisions and topography, supplemented with an index to place names. In the first category, two regions of strategic importance and great economic value are mapped, in addition to...
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This puzzle map of China is a great way to introduce your family to Chinese geography. Colorful pictures of animals, plants, and other natural features are marked in each area of the country so that you and your child can see where pandas come from, and where you can...
"Where is Maoming?" Your child may ask. With this big colorful wall map of China, you'll be able to answer the question by pointing your finger to the exact spot. This PRC map identifies all the major cities in each province and also shows...
Complete China map identifies dozens of cities in each province and shows geographical features, roads and railways. Full size, in simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin, and English....
Explore the beautiful landscape, colorful folklore, distinctive culture and customs of Western China, often called the ''Rooftop of the World''. Situated in the central part of the Asian continent, with an area larger than half of Europe, it is an area rich in...
The vast country of China has a history of over 5,000 years and enjoys a wide array of cultural traditions, is home to over 30 ethnic groups, thousands of tourist attractions and a vast collection of important cultural relics. Visitors to China will enjoy exploring...
For centuries, the ancient Silk Road has been a major trade route serving as a historic centerpiece of Southwestern China and home to a multitude of ethnic groups. Stretching from Sichuan province to the grand canyon of the Hengduan Mountain Range, the Silk Road and...
Jenny, who first appeared as an energetic big sister in Henry's First-Moon Birthday (S & S, 2001), is back, participating in her uncle's nuptials. The child loves being his special girl and is having difficulty with the idea of sharing him with a new...
Spectacular new photographs fill this latest edition of, "China -- the Culture." Children will love looking at the pictures while learning about the ancient traditions and modern pastimes of China's 4000-year-old civilization.
Stunning new photographs capture China's remarkably beautiful landscapes in this revised edition of, "China the Land." Updated information includes problems faced by Tibet, the gigantic Three Gorges Dam project, and the scars of the Cultural Revolution.
A Traveler's History of China provides a concise but fascinating journey from the country's earliest beginnings right up to the creation of the economic powerhouse that is today's China. Stephen Haw carries the reader back in time to the prehistoric civilizations of...
How many workers did it take to complete the Great Wall of China? What country eats sandwiches made with yeast and vegetable spread? Which South American country borders ten other nations? Who were the first people to live in Mexico? This "First Reports" book on...
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Surround yourself with lucky objects, the Chinese believe, and good fortune will come to you. In word and image, this exquisite volume-a delight to hold in the hand-explores the bounteous meanings of the five-fold symbols of happiness: luck, prosperity, longevity,...
The next best thing to an 18-hour flight to the Far East could be viewing the 36 different spaces here that have China written all over them. Text becomes superfluous to the brilliantly colored photographs (from Michael Freeman) that show personal and commercial...
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This elegant photo journal book will introduce you to the people, culture, and daily life of Old Beijing from the 1800's to the 1930's. As a beautiful exposition, it presents everything common to Beijing during those bygone days through hundreds of lively...
Glimpses of Chinese Culture is a solution for you to have a basic understanding of Chinese culture in a short period of time. A brief account of Chinese history and culture from the perspective of a Chinese scholar. 25 topics involving Chinese history, philosophy,...
As a world renowned country with an ancient civilization, China boasts a wealth of cultural relics and historic landmarks. This book is essentially a beautiful photo album which introduces landmarks in China which have been recognized internationally as common...
Traveling through the old and mysterious yet dynamic land of China is like going back in time: the eternal beauty of its famous mountains and rivers is the result of millennia of history. This beautiful collection of breath-taking pictures will undoubtedly put the...
China has a splendid time-honored architectural legacy which has undergone thousands of years of development to become a distinct part of world architectural history. This beautiful book contains full-color high quality pictures of many of these historic sites, as...
Pavilions, seen everywhere in the vast land of China, are small buildings closely associated with people's lives in sightseeing and leisure. They date back at least two thousand years, and have changed evolved in style as well as function. This book investigates the...
Silk is one of the distinguishing characteristics of China and its culture. This book tracks the progress of silk throughout the ages. It shows the different varieties and patterns it can come in and then explores the Silk Road and its significant impact on trade and...
Want to know how the Qi Paos/Chengosams that we all wear so fondly came about? How have Chinese women changed their hairstyles over the years? The long history of Chinese costumes and accessories is a great story of the development of a creative art. This photo album...
See how the courtyard houses of Beijing differ from the residences in Shanxi. Visit the U - shaped compounds of the Hakka and the Mongolian Yurts from the comfort of your home. Fascinating pictures of cave dwellings and even more amazing earthen buildings in Fujian...
This elegant photo journal book will introduce you to the people, culture, and daily life of Old Nanjing. As a beautiful exposition, it presents everything common to Nanjing during the bygone days through over three hundred lively black-and-white photos. A great...
This elegant photo journal book will introduce you to the people, culture, and daily life of Old Xian. As a beautiful exposition, it presents everything common to Xi'an during the bygone days through over three hundred lively black-and-white photos. A great resource...
Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book contains over a hundred special Longevity designs and describes the stories behind them. According to Chinese culture, there are five pillars of utmost happiness: Longevity, Good Fortune, Happiness, Wealth and Prosperity....
Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book contains over a hundred special Good Fortune designs and describes the stories behind them. According to Chinese culture, there are five pillars of utmost happiness: Longevity, Good Fortune, Happiness, Wealth and...
Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book contains over a hundred special Happiness designs and describes the stories behind them. According to Chinese culture, there are five pillars of utmost happiness: Longevity, Good Fortune, Happiness, Wealth and Prosperity....
Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book contains over a hundred special Wealth designs and describes the stories behind them. According to Chinese culture, there are five pillars of utmost happiness: Longevity, Good Fortune, Happiness, Wealth and Prosperity....
Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book contains over a hundred special Prosperity designs and describes the stories behind them. According to Chinese culture, there are five pillars of utmost happiness: Longevity, Good Fortune, Happiness, Wealth and Prosperity....
Chinese traditional painting is both a unique and beautiful art form. It differs from western painting both in subject matter as well as the materials used. This beautiful picture book outlines the evolution of traditional Chinese painting through the ages and is a...
Readers who are interested in learning about China will love this monthly large format publication designed in photojournalism style and featuring articles and stunning photography from all corners of China. Regular features of the publication include China Pictorial...
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This is definitely one of the most beautiful book sets carried by ChinaSprout. Introducing Chinese symbols and traditions in three beautiful slip covered volumes, each one is thread bound using traditional methods and printed on rice paper. Each symbol or tradition...
Another beautifully illustrated book from Grace Lin (Check out her popular Ugly Vegetables, Round is Mooncake, and Where on Earth Is My Bagel?.) In English, dim sum means "little hearts," or "touches the heart," but to this young girl, dim sum...
Another beautiful book from Grace Lin (Check out her popular Ugly Vegetables, Round is Mooncakes, and Dim Sum for Everyone). No one knows how the idea of a New York bagel popped into Yum Yung's head -- perhaps it was inspired by a dream, or by listening to...
Now available in paperback as well as hardcover. Author/illustrator Grace Lin recalls such a garden from her childhood, in this charming and eloquent story. The neighbors' gardens look so much prettier and so much more inviting to the young gardener than the...
Picked on, pecked, and jostled, Daisy the hen is not quite as happy as her Happy Hens market basket might suggest. One evening, fed up with the other pushy hens, Daisy crawls into one of the baskets by the river, and falls asleep. Unaware of the rising river, this...
An outstanding intergenerational tale that captures a slice of life in contemporary China. Mei-Mei and her grandfather get up early, breakfast together, board a bicycle, and travel congested streets to a local park. There they hang the cage of their songbird in a...
Here's another wonderful new book from our favorite author/illustrator Grace Lin. Kite Flying celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure. The wind is blowing and...
Song Nan Zhang traveled from Inner Mongolia east, south, and north to find and paint unusual scenes of Chinese family life. Here are the children who grow up in the saddle with their nomadic parents or become as agile as the mountain goats they tend. A boy plays...
With the help of her little toy friends, Juliette, an Asian-looking girl, decorates her Christmas tree, bakes cookies, and waits for Santa to arrive. On Christmas morning there's a problem when the toys think they've been forgotten but don't worry, there's a happy...
In another beautifully illustrated book, Grace Lin tells the story of seven Chinese sisters who live together and share their special, individual talents to take care of each other. When baby Seventh Sister is snatched by a hungry dragon, her loving sisters race to...
In an impressive debut, Yin illuminates a dark corner of American history: the monumental labor of the thousands of Chinese immigrants who helped build the transcontinental railroad. ''Look, Little Wong, this is the land of opportunity!'' cries Shek to his brother...
Here's yet another beautiful book from Grace Lin (we already have her Ugly Vegetables, Round is Mooncakes, Dim Sum for Everyone, andWhere on Earth is My Bagel). In this lively concept book, a little girl discovers a rainbow of colors in the world around her....
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Chinatown -- a place of dragons and dreams; fireflies and memories; Chinatown -- full of wonder and magic; fireworks on New Year's Day and a delicious smell on every corner; Chinatown -- where every day brings something familiar and something wondrously new to a...
The celebration of the Chinese New Year includes dancing dragons, firecrackers, lanterns, open windows, and blooming flowers. This book introduces children to this exciting holiday, using colorful photos and simple text to encourage them to read on their own. Ages 4...
This book introduces the origins of 72 festivals celebrated in Taiwan, including not only traditional festivals such as Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year, Lantern, Tomb Sweeping, Dragon Boat, Chinese Valentine's Day, Moon Festival, and The Double Ninth Day, but also...
This is a special gift edition. Dragons dance, lanterns are lit, and banners are paraded. The Chinese New Year is a time to cook a feast, give gifts to friends, plant new seeds, sweep out the old, and bring in the brand-new year! Demi's lavish artwork brings to life...
The essence of ancient China is charmingly evoked for young readers by David Bouchard's tale of courage, kindness, love, and inspiration. Every spring, the Chinese New Year is heralded by noise and sound: a clash of cymbals, the splash of colorful fireworks across...
With laconic wit and appealing characters, Wahl tells the story of how three pandas set out to explore the world beyond their bamboo forest. They earn money to take the train to the city by playing bamboo flutes on the platform. Once in the city, one takes a job with...
On a rainy afternoon, three sisters wish for the rain to stop, wish they could play in the puddles, wish for something, anything, to do. So Ying-Ying, their grandmother, tells them a tale from long ago. On the night of the Moon Festival, when Ying-ying was a little...
Fourteen-year-old Jess is only just coming to terms with her father's death in a car accident. Until now, she believed that her mother put aside the family's plan to adopt a daughter from China. But a year has passed, Xiao Ting is ready to be picked up from her...
Asian Kites introduces children to the fascinating art of kite making. Through the fun and approachable projects in this book, children will learn all of the steps for creating beautiful, unique and creative kites with easy-to-find materials. Children can delight...
Young readers will enjoy exploring the customs and symbols of the Chinese New Year while learning how this important holiday is celebrated in China. Additional resources include interesting and unsual facts about the holiday, activity, glossary and index. Ages 4 - 8.
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Over 1,000 years of Chinese fashions for men and women are spotlighted in this exquisitely rendered coloring book--from a strapless high-waisted dress with a transparent outer robe worn during the Tang Dynasty (a.d. 618-907) to an elegant, knee-length sheath trimmed...
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Add some beautiful accents to an endless array of projects with this beautiful publication including nearly 200 copyright-free motifs including: pandas, bamboo, cranes, dragons, peacocks, florals, landscapes, and many more. Perfect for graphic design, craft projects...
Unravel the exciting mystery behind Chinese martial arts, or Wushu, an exotic branch of traditional Chinese culture in this exciting book. Trace evolution of this special art form from the early rough and ready brawls of Chinese cavemen to the polished gongfu of...
Let this book guide you through the perplexing maze of all things Chinese. Pick up interesting facts about the "Four Treasures of Study" - brush, ink, paper and ink stone - which form the cornerstone of Chinese culture. Study in great detail the origin of...
This fascinating book brings you not only the stories behind the origins of Chinese food, but also explains the customs and taboos as well. Find out interesting facts including how chopsticks were once used to detect poison, how tables and chairs did not enter common...
How to Select series give you all the information you need to choose and buy jade, embroidery, and tea in China with confidence. One in a series of four titles, it explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to shop in China, and questions you should...
China has claimed the attention of an increasing number of people worldwide with its economic takeoff since it opened to the outside world three decades ago, and especially in the past few years. All those who have been to the country marvel at the country's...
The Four Treasures refers to the tools found in the studio of classical Chinese scholars, namely, the writing brush, the ink stone, the ink stick, and of course, paper. Much prized among collectors and contemporary scholars, these heirlooms are at the very...
The nostalgic era of the 1920s and 1930s is reflected in all its glory in this compilation of calendar art, posters, cigarette advertisements, and display signs from the bygone days of a newly-emerging urban China. Increasingly influenced by a cosmopolitan...
A wonderful, interactive way to teach your child about Chinese geography and learn about the special interests in each province. This illustration map breaks out China's 30 provinces into 12 puzzle pieces. Each puzzle piece includes items of geographic...
Chinese ink painting is an offshoot of calligraphy and is a beautiful and reflective art that’s been revered in China for centuries. A wonderfully creative tool, this book is an excellent way for newcomers to experience this ancient art form. Traditional...
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Some families look alike, some don't. Some families are formed through birth, and some families are formed by adoption. But as the little girl in this heartwarming book makes clear, being a family isn't about who you look like or where you were born - it's about the...
This is a story about a little girl who needed a mommy and a woman who needed them both. It is a journey about the forming of a family. It is as lyrical as a love letter from a mother to her daughter, as honest as the struggles they encounter, and as comforting as a...
This complete World map identifies each country and its major cities in simplified Chinese characters and Pinyin. It also shows geographical features, roads and railways. A great learning tool for young and old, which also frames beautifully for display!...
"Chinese Clothing" is a fascinating documentation of the artistry of Chinese clothing and the history of the country's textile development. The rich illustrations feature a superb array of clothing styles and functions. From purely practical, yet ingenious, work...
This complete United States map identifies each state and its major cities in simplified Chinese characters and Pinyin. It also shows geographical features, roads and railways. A great learning tool for young and old, which also frames beautifully for...
King Chen became the First Supreme Emperor of China about 2,200 years ago. The greatest of the Emperor's many responsibilities was to protect his people from the fierce Mongol Horsemen, who raided villages and threatened to invade all of China. King Chen's brilliant...
The cloth art of China refers to cloth handicrafts made by Chinese people using traditional cloth and threads as raw materials. These are tailored, sewn and adorn the different cloths. Cloth handicrafts come in such forms as embroidery, Gesi tapestry, hand stitching,...
This audio CD is the companion for the book, Far East Chinese Culture for Children, which is an excellent children's resource to learn about Chinese culture, as well as the Chinese language. This CD covers all of the text in the book in both English and...
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You're not my REAL Mother! - the words that all adoptive moms dread but most must face. This poignant book tells the story of how one mother deals with this statement of anger and frustration, while reinforcing the love that she and her adopted daughter share....
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In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival.From the wearing of fragrant...
This Chinese and English bilingual book introduces the 45 traditional Chinese festivals listed below. Each festival entry discusses the history, folktales, celebration activities, festival clothes, food and customs. A great book to learn about Chinese festivals. In...
"What was made in China 2,000 years ago and is still used today?" This is the riddle Ge-Hui's lost Paper Butterfly must solve to get a ride home on a dragon's back. To find an answer, Paper Butterfly flits far and wide - to the great city of Beijing and its Forbidden...
Now you or your child can learn to play popular Chinese folk and classical music on the piano. This book of sheet music includes 21 Chinese folk and classical music compositions. Notes only.
Now you or your child can learn to play popular provincial Chinese folk songs on the piano. Each book of sheet music includes 20 folk songs and a CD. You may have heard many of these songs featured on one of our audio folk music collections. This...
Now your child can sing popular English songs in Chinese. Each song is presented with Chinese simplified notes, Western notes, simplified and traditional Chinese characters, Pinyin, and English. Coloful vocabulary illustrations and picture stories in...
The first tai chi book exclusively for children ages 4 to 8. This book uses children's delight in imitating animals to teach the eight basic tai chi forms essential for health. Each exercise is accompanied by colorful artwork and photographs of the...
Now your child can sing 30 popular children's songs in Chinese and English. Each song is presented with colorful illustrations, music notes in Western and Chinese styles, and lyrics in Chinese and English. A great book to enjoy learning these delightful...
China has a vast territory and an extremely long history with the natural and cultural environment differing from region to region. Therefore, the diversity of the Chinese vernacular dwelling is rarely seen in the architectural history of the world. The author has...
Your kids will return to their books again and again when they have this cheerful plastic panda waiting for them. Simply clip the panda over the page you wish to mark and his playful eyes will peer out, inviting them back for more.
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Have you been trying to learn the fun children's songs that you hear on many of the tapes and CDs that we sell? This music book, filled with the sheet music to 48 Chinese children's songs, will surely aid the process. Includes such titles as "Lanterns," "Su Bei...
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY, which introduces the Westerner to a rich and mysterious world, is based on a classic compilation of the Chinese language done in the 18th Century, which determined that all the characters then in use were devised from 214 root pictographs or...
A lovely introduction to the beauty of the Chinese garden. In contrast with natural scenery, the splendor of the Chinese garden lies in the combining of culture and art. How did the classic Chinese garden take shape and develop? How many prototypes are there in...
This beautiful book provides a straightforward introduction to the origin, forms and development of Chinese calligraphy, including the various kinds of calligraphy styles and principles. The author focuses on introducing representative calligraphers from the four...
This beautiful book introduces Peking Opera with colorful pictures, stories, and histories. For first-time Western viewers, Peking Opera is difficult to understand. But an exploration of the artistic characteristics and cultural connotations of Peking Opera can...
An introduction to 199 of the most popular scenic places in China. Multiple colorful photos and illustrations of each destination are accompanied by Chinese and English text. These scenic spots are rich in beautiful mountain-and-water...
Good Luck Life is the first book to explain the meanings of Chinese rituals and to offer advice on when and how to plan for Chinese holidays and special occasions such as Chinese weddings, the Red Egg and Ginger party to welcome a new baby, significant birthdays, and...
"Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addie, he tells a story about the value of material goods....
Big Sister, JieJie, and her little brother, DiDi, see their parents playing Mahjong all the time. It's their favorite family tradition. With Uncle T.T. and Auntie Helen around, the house is always alive with singing and chatting, the aromas of hot tea and good food,...
Use these elegant bookmarks and you will never have to thumb through pages trying to find your place in a book. The first bookmark is designed with the Chinese character Ai - Love, the second one features Chinese characters of Fu He An Lu - Happiness, Harmony, Peace,...
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In 100 Celebrated Chinese Women, Lu Yanguang captures the spirit of some of China's most influential and famous women. Spanning over two thousand years of China's history, the characters in this collection reflect the many and varied roles which women have played...
Now you can knit your child a sweater incorporating a Chinese zodiac pattern. This kit includes complete patterns for each of the 12 zodiac animals. Use them to create special sweaters, Christmas stockings, bags, or anything your imagination can create.
Parents who adopt children internationally have to grab for a firm handhold on a swinging pendulum of child raising advice. Should they act as if they are colorblind or bolster their child's racial identity? Should they help their child assimilate to the...
Emma Li Ming, who was born in China, is happily ensconced in her new home in North America. But as she and her brother make cookies to resemble their family, she is dismayed that hers is the only one decorated with raisins and black licorice for eyes and hair, in...
This story of an American family's adoption of a Chinese toddler is storytelling at its finest. The narration in two voices begins as the mother shares a scrapbook she compiled with Claire. Big brother Conor reveals his thoughts through journal entries printed in...
Shaoey & Dot: Bug Meets Bundle is an endearing tale told from the point of view of one little ladybug, Dot, who happens upon a mysterious bundle one sunny day. Dot stays with the little bundle as she is carried to the place where babies come to be found and...
Song Nan Zhang, who chronicled his own life in postwar China in two previous books, now illustrates a journal written by his brother. In 1968, Yi Nan Zhang, 18, was sent from Beijing to work on a commune in the vast open grassland steppes of Inner Mongolia, where he...
Ed Young's spare prose, as lovely as a rice-paper painting, describes in measured detail the beautiful and mystical land that the author so clearly loves. The unique format and gorgeous paper-collage illustrations, highlighted with Chinese characters, combine to...
A lovely and thoughtful gift to anyone who has adopted or is considering this choice for their family. Adoption is Another Word for Love contains entries from a diverse array of people, who express with great sentimentality how deeply love can be felt and how love is...
Calls, Sounds, and Merchandise of the Peking Street Peddlers was originally published in the 1930s. The author, Samuel Victor Constant, was a permanent resident in Peking and was rather familiar with Chinese folklore. This revised version is written in an easy...
Milly Kaufman is an ordinary American teenager living in Vermont--until she meets Pablo, a new student at her high school. His exotic accent, strange fashion sense, and intense interest in Milly force her to confront her identity as an adopted...
China had been one of the great centers of human civilization, science, and technology for many centuries. This book introduces 22 special topics, including the achievements of the Chinese people in material and cultural fields such as metallurgy, papermaking,...
Have you ever seen the boisterous lion dances or heard the multitude of firecrackers in Chinatown during the Chinese New Year? Did you ever wonder what kind of festivals and holidays the Chinese people celebrate? This book takes a look at the fascinating world of...
The People of China presents an in-depth look at the largest ethnic groups in the world's most populous country. It examines each group's history, customs, beliefs, and aspirations--in the process revealing the complexities, and the politics, of ethnic identity in...
An immense land, China is approximately the same size as the United States. Yet it is home to more than four times as many people as live within U.S. borders--and the population is concentrated in the eastern half of the country because much of the west consists of...
China has a rich, artistic tradition extending back thousands of years. Art and Architecture of China surveys the art treasures of this vibrant civilization, from ancient and imperial China to today's People's Republic. The arts of each era are interpreted in...
A is for Acrobats. B is for Balls. C is for Calligraphy. D is for Dragon Dance. From firecrackers to noodles, from red envelopes to the zodiac, young readers are introduced to the exciting traditions of the Chinese New Year in this accessible and visually stunning...
A spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people. Stunning real-life photographs and lifelike models offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life in imperial China, from its...
Eleven-year-old Xiao Mei is on her way to China to meet her extended family. She was initially reluctant to make the trip, wondering if she would be accepted because she is only half Chinese, but her grandmother, Nai Nai, tells stories of family members that pique...
Yin Yang designs with four different color backgrounds adorn these multi-purpose i-clips page markers. These laminated folding magnets can be used as secure bookmarks, fridge magnets, paper clips, and more. They make a nice little gift, too! Each set of 8 i-clips is...
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On the 600th anniversary of its virgin voyage, nothing is more celebratory than recalling the legendary life of Zheng He, the commander of that spectacular maritime parade. The authors resurrect the character with their faithful portrayal of Zheng He as a loyal and...
The monster, Nian, is terrifying local residents on the coldest day of the winter. How do people scare the monster away? How do they embrace new beginnings? This lively tale shares the origins of Chinese New Year and the ways you can scare away the loneliness monster...
Through the vibrant watercolors and simple but highly evocative sketches of Fu Ji Tsang, discover an authentic China expressed with emotion and sensitivity. In My Chinese Sketchbook, East meets West as the artist depicts typical scenes from his native country in the...
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Welcome the new year by enjoying the entertaining adventures of The Year of the Dog! Born on New Year's Day, the puppy Daniel explores the world with Lin the little girl next door, and learns how to become "man's best friend." Growing up is full of...
This book provides a brief introduction to the expansive historical development of China. It begins in ancient times and follows a course to the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The book first gives an outline of contemporary Chinese...
Traditional Chinese Culture focuses primarily on the finer aspects of the Chinese culture that have been passed down through generations. Some aspects of traditional Chinese culture appear incongruous with modern life. When these inconsistencies are apparent, the...
Young children will enjoy learning about Chinese scientific history through these intriguing stories that focus on real life events and people from China. This four volume series is designed to introduce the wonders of ancient China's science and technology to young...
This storybook embodies China's classic wisdom, from pre-Confucius days over one thousand years ago to the early Qing Dynasty, the last imperial regime which ended in 1911. The author takes readers on a tour through the treasureland of...
In large-print type, these curriculum-related titles introduce the origin of a holiday and its celebration in the U.S. In noting modern-day activities associated with Thanksgiving, the author cites the annual Macy's Parade, local and national football games,...
The topic of Chinese tea is a rich subject matter, steeped in tradition and history. Chinese Tea, part of the Cultural China Series, is a comprehesive guide to the history, culture, and selection of Chinese tea. Learn about the eternal tea fragrance, the art of tea...
This beautiful book introduces 12 traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival, nine Statutory Festivals such as National Day, and 21 minority festivals such as the Water-Splashing Festival of Dai. Each festival description is accompanied by colorful...
Disappearing customs are a fact in modern living. Often, what remains of an ancient tradition is a dish or a confection. In Chinese culture, the link between the past and present is never more evident than at festival time. Rituals, feasts, and specialties mark...
This book gives a general introduction to the primary influences of Chinese culture. It is comprised of 15 chapters and includes the topics of Chinese history, philosophy, literature and art, ancient science, natural scenery, etc.Index: 1. Ancient History...
A young narrator takes readers behind the scenes of his family's restaurant, and serves up a surprise in the end at Big Jimmy's Kum Kau Chinese Take Out. Detailed drawings and usage of watercolors depict the food, family and Brooklyn neighborhood with...
This is the rollicking tale of the adventures of Charlie, the youngest cable car. Only sixty years old, he is tired of the same old rut. One night as he's puffing himself up Nob Hill, he hears a lot of excitement down below: Chinese New year! Suddenly, Charlie takes...
This brilliantly lucid and concise study traces China's history and culture from Neolithic times to the present, working into an integrated and authoritative narrative that covers centuries of politics, warfare and government, science and technology, economics...
Origins of Chinese Science and Technology delves into the accumulated knowledge of the oldest major civilization still existing. Even today, China's many contributions to science and technology remain as vital and relevant in our daily lives as when they were...
The art of Chinese medicine has been in existence for thousands of years. Its unique methods of diagnosis and treatment are known throughout the world and its mystique lies in its apparent simplicity. This book attempts to depict the fundamental concepts of Chinese...
How do you bring Chinese culture vividly to life for students? To start, turn to The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China: Primary Source Lessons for Teachers and Students, a new curriculum guide. The first of two books on China (the second of which will cover modern...
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Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo" is the full name of the first born son in the Chinese family of this story. As the first born, his name must be spoken completely and reverently. This old folktale of what happens when the boy falls into...
Finally, a comprehensive parenting book for adoptive families! Over 100 contributors from across the globe have come together to weave a stunning tapestry of advice specifically for adoptive parents. Parenting adopted children is parenting plus-- there's an extra...
This lavishly illustrated book explores both the historical lore of tea in China, Japan, and the West and the health and aesthetic virtues of the beverage. Chow and Kramer draw on English-language secondary literature and their experiences in China to argue that tea...
This indispensable guide gives beginners and enthusiasts a first-hand look into the game that will enable beginners to play within an hour's read, and enthusiasts to develop strategy and tailor their game to win in any situation. Offering a clear and concise...
Put on your thinking cap and treat yourself to a collection of rebus puzzles that ask you to combine words, pictures, and letters to produce an answer. The clever riddles will have you puzzling over images of a dotted lion, the U.S. Mint, a panda chomping on dollar...
Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The photographs of each are...
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For centuries, Asian women have relaxed and beautified themselves with exotic therapies derived from the materials of nature-plants, herbs, minerals, clays, and flowers. Until now, Western women could only experience these pleasures by taking expensive trips to...
A Chinese-American family invites their good friends the Sanchez family, to celebrate with them the Chinese New Year. Nico, one of the Sanchez kids takes the reader through the magnificence of the celebration as he takes pictures of everything he finds interesting,...
In the middle of winter, a little boy's parents are stuck in the snow and cannot get home. To keep him company while he waits, his grandmother cuts a horse out of red paper for him. What follows is a fantastical journey that unexpectedly reunites the boy with his...
History is always fascinating with the rise and fall of kingdoms and dynasties, the twists and turns of events, and the triumphs and tragedies of the individual. Asiapac Books launched the "History Express" series to enhance the understanding of China's...
This elegant bookmark features an embroidered traditional Chinese dress and is decorated with an ancient coin and tassels. A simple but thoughtful gift for any book lover.
When Ming arrives in San Francisco after the long boat journey from China, his older brothers waste no time warning him: "Chinese should not go outside Chinatown." But Ming risks doing just that, and when he meets Patrick, he knows the young Irish boy has a kind...
When Shu-li is born, her parents wrap her in a blanket and take her to town. The government says that a family is allowed to have only one child. So they lay Shu-li on the ground beneath a bridge. On her blanket they pin a note that reads THIS IS OUR SHU-LI. PLEASE...
Even as a young boy in eleventh-century China, Su Shih was clearly special. After finding a rare inkstone, he began to write stories and verses expressing his love of the natural world. His words flowed effortlessly. His brush danced across the paper. Shih grew up to...
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The creators of Chinese folk art are mostly women and they come from the working class of China's rural areas. The presence of Chinese folk art is evident in everyday food, clothing, shelter, transportation, traditional festivals, ceremonies and rituals, and in...
When it comes to food, the Chinese have a common saying, "The masses regard food as their heaven," which means that food is people's primal want. It should clearly justify the importance that "eating" holds in Chinese people's lives. Those who promote food culture...
In the Chinese way of describing the necessities of life, clothing ranks at the top of "garments, food, shelter, and means of travel." In this country, with a long history of garments and ornaments, clothing plays an important part in ancient mythology, history...
Over the centuries, Chinese civilization has produced many important inventions and innovations, including paper, printing, porcelain, the magnetic compass, and gunpowder. Similarly, China has produced a host of exceptional and accomplished individuals in all...
Since its founding in 1949, the People's Republic of China has been a one-party state, in which the Chinese Communist Party holds a monopoly of political power. Many Western students are unfamiliar with the structures, institutions, and ideologies by which the...
What would China's revolutionary leader, Mao Zedong, think if he were alive today? Mao's Chinese Communist Party continues to hold a monopoly on political power, and China remains at its core a developing nation. But in other respects, today's China bears little...
China, whose recorded history extends back several thousand years, was once the most advanced civilization on earth. But after centuries of self-imposed isolation, China found itself lagging behind the world's industrialized countries. Defeated militarily by the...
In 1976, at the death of its longtime leader Mao Zedong, China was in a state of economic stagnation and social chaos. Mao's radical policies and continual political campaigns, including the disastrous Cultural Revolution, had taken a heavy toll on the Chinese...
China is one of the world's oldest uninterrupted civilizations, and the essential culture and identity of the Chinese people - the Chinese way - was formed more than 2,000 years ago. This volume chronicles the development of Chinese civilization from Neolithic...
From struggling with the issues of race and identity as she raises two children adopted from China to taking her daughters to the mall for their first manicures, Jeanne Marie captures those magic moments that make motherhood the most important and rewarding job in...
2019 is the Year of the Pig! Born on New Year's Day, the piglet Patricia explores the farm with her parents and Farmer Wu. Growing up is a learning process, as Patty gets advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, as...
The Silk Road served for tens of hundreds of years as the main route of business over the continents of Asia. This book introduces the history of the Silk Road from the Han Dynasty's transnational businessmen to the cultural diversity of those who traveled the road....
This book is a rich photographic record of the history of overseas Chinese communities throughout the world. Christine Lim shows how the Chinese came to settle in North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Southeast Asia, India, Europe, South America, and...
In this poignant and heartfelt book, a young boy anticipates the arrival of his new baby sister. She is coming from China to be adopted into his American family. The story describes, month by month, the boy's participation in the long adoption process. Finally the...
Featuring the distinctive heights of Chinese culture, the authors share with you their insights into the concepts and passions of the Chinese nation over the past 5,000 years. On reading through this historical range of remarkable creativity and flair for innovation,...
Through compelling essays, fiction, poetry, and art, the contributors to this landmark publication carefully explore this most intimate aspect of globalization. Finally, in the unmediated voices of the adults who have matured within it, we find a rarely-considered...
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In I Love You Like Crazy Cakes, Rose Lewis and Jane Dyer told the heartfelt story of one woman's adoption a baby girl from China. These sentiments are brought to life again in this touching portrait of birthday celebrations and unforgettable moments between a mother...
Aching to expand from a couple to a family, Jeff Gammage and his wife, Christine, embarked upon a journey that would carry them across a shifting landscape of emotionexcitement, exhilaration, fear, apprehensionand through miles of red tape and bureaucratic...
Wow any young child with the bold colors and dynamic design of this die-cut dragon bookmark. The bookmark - complete with long, swishing tail - is printed in full color on laminated paper.
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These bold and beautiful bookmarks are ready to multi-task! They'll mark a page, hold together letters, even spice up a zipper. The bookmarks feature Chinese characters He - Peace and Fu - Good Luck attached to striking angular clips. 2 to a set.
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Camellia sinensis, commonly known as tea, is grown in tea gardens and estates around the world. A simple beverage, served either hot or iced, tea has fascinated and driven us, calmed and awoken us, for well over two thousand years. Tea: The Drink that Changed the...
A classroom story comes alive in the art room as children decorate dragons for Mei Lin's birthday. An excellent choice for storytime, the text features just a few lines per page and many fun sounds - from the Birthday Dragon's "boink-boink eyes" and "ricky-rack back"...
Hands-on activities, games and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Asian American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped Asian American history. This book is broken down into sections covering American descendents...
These cute pandas appear happy to keep your place when you put down that book for the night. 2 clip-over-the-page bookmarks to a set.
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With over 800 recipes from 16 countries, Charmaine Solomon's The Complete Asian Cookbook is the perfect introduction to the food of Asia. Charmaine Solomon has tried and tested every recipe, ensuring that they are simple to prepare and that every ingredient and every...
These durable magnetized clips hug one or more pages with ease. They're cute, too, topped with a sweet-faced panda. Great as paper clips or bookmarks. Set of four.
Chinese architecture is one of the most varied architectures in the world. Stretching all the way back to 5000 years ago, it has evolved over the years to incorporate the vast influences of the various people who have impacted Chinese society. A great introduction to...
Ever wanted to learn about Chinese literature but didn't know where to begin? Well, this is the book for you. With its survey of Chinese literature spanning the Book of Songs to Li Bai to Strange Tales from Make-Do Studio and more, you'll feel as though you have...
Chinese names are rich in meaning and reflect the history, culture and aspirations of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Such names come in many forms and while they may seem bewildering to the uninitiated, there is usually logic behind the naming process....
Tea and wine have a long history in China. In fact, both have become firmly entrenched in the culture and customs of the Chinese people, featuring prominently in the traditional rites of ancestral worship and in social situations. Discover the origins and varieties...
Gods of Blessings, Prosperity and Longevity are some of the most popular gods created in the rich imagination of the ancient Chinese people. There are many fascinating tales about the origins of these gods and the generosity and kindness they bestow on mortals....
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The Great Mahjong Book is the perfect resource for the beginning or experienced mahjong player. This comprehensive book covers the entire history of mahjong as it spread around the globe, the equipment and accessories used in the game, the basic rules, how and...
Packed with images and color from all over the territory, this book is a rich reminder of the visual tapestry of Hong Kong. Everything from bird cages to junks is here. Panoramic vistas of temples and New Territories villages nestle side by side with cameos of...
Explore the history and development of the traditional arts and crafts of China with this book. Readers will learn how these arts and crafts apply to many fields such as utensils, apparel, furnishings, adornment, entertainment and commerce. The last chapter includes...
For adopted children, learning about their beginnings and how they understand what that means to them is a process. It doesn't happen at one point in time, but rather throughout the experiences of life. This heartwarming children's book, Forever Fingerprints, uses a...
Ever wondered why your Chinese neighbors hang characters upside down on their door in February? Packed with color photos, this helpful book reveals the history and traditions associated with Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). Use it as a guide in planning your...
Chinese New Year: Festival of New Beginnings takes you right into the heart of the lunar new year celebration. Highlighting the holiday's history and modern celebrations, it explores the cultural roots of the holiday. Ages 7-10.
What kid doesn't love a celebration? Introduce the children in your life to the excitement of Chinese New Year, the first day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. With its illustrative photos, large type, repetition of phrases, and clearly written...
When Julie takes a kung fu class, she thinks getting a black belt will be easy. But her bold teacher says to guess again! As reality doesn't match her expectations, Julie wonders what her matinee idol Brandy Wu would do? Can Julie take her lessons to heart? Only...
Millions of people flock to zoos when giant pandas are on display, and for good reason. The popular animals - unique to China - are not only cute and amusing, but fascinating, too. Readers will love this book that uses simple text and photographs to...
Meet the strong Chinese women who dared to prove their worth down through the centuries of China's long history! Readers will also discover how today's women in China are having an influence in their own nation and beyond. At the same...
Perfect for business and armchair travelers alike, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly chapters, alphabetized by subject,...
2020 is the Year of the Rat! With his parents' blessing, the baby rat Ralph investigates the village with his new friend, the boy Bing. But being accepted isn't as easy as Ralph would like, especially since some of his hereditary habits are hard to break. But...
Common Knowledge About Chinese Geography is a brief introduction to Chinese geography. The book is divided into seven parts: A General Survey of China, Resources and Environment, Transportation and Water Conservancy, Land of Charm and Beauty, Seven Ancient...
The history of Chinese painting is brought to life in this book. Divided into chapters that explain the different themes in Chinese art, this book is a good primer for those interested in learning more about Chinese art or beginning to learn about it. Chapter...
China Living provides a fascinating overview of China's diverse design landscape today. It unveils the most exciting homes in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. From modernist mountain villas to high-rise condominiums, and from artistic retreats in former...
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The richness of Chinese culture is illustrated in its museums. This delightful book is a guide to China's most well known museums, including those in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Each chapter covers a specific museum and highlights its most worthy collections and...
This fascinating book is a wonderful collection of daily snapshots of life in China. Taken from the pages of the Shanghai Daily, Shanghai's largest English-language newspaper, it is full of images of daily life. Ranging from a man whose simple blog gets over 2...
For more than a thousand years, a traditional Chinese style of art-brush painting-has been used to make pictures that are more than just pictures. Step by step, this book shows you how fun it can be to paint in the traditional Chinese way. Once you learn the basic...
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Readers curious about China will find a brief account of China's cultural relics in this book. Divided into 12 chapters, this book describes the origin and development of the following categories of artworks: pottery, jade artifacts, bronze ware, figurines, carvings...
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Beginning with the "pantry" chapter on basic condiments like five-flavor Oil and China Moon pickled ginger, Tropp ( The Modern Art of Chinese Cooking ) moves throughout the meal, offering signature recipes, like plum wine chicken salad with sweet mustard sauce, and...
Based on the immense, authoritative scholarship of the late Joseph Needham, the world's foremost scholar of Chinese science, this revised full-color illustrated edition brings to life the spirit and excitement of the unparalleled achievements of ancient China -...
Your comprehensive guide to celebrating festivals, including Christmas, Chinese New Year, Easter, Dragon Boat Festival, and Moon Festival! The information on each festival is presented in English and Chinese and includes activities, games and more. A great resource...
Streetwise Guide Beijing is much more than a guidebook; it's a comprehensive source of information for all your travel needs. With sample itineraries to ensure you get the most of your time in Beijing, cultural norms, useful phrases (with an easy and user-friendly...
This colorful picture book introduces the tradition of Easter, going to church, the Easter bunny and dyeing Easter eggs. The audio CD presents the book in English, complete with music and sound effects, as well as a karaoke song. A great book and CD set for children...
This Chinese culture reader introduces all aspects of Chinese culture and history with colorful pictures and detailed descriptions. Chapters include: History of China, Chinese Language and Characters, Chinese Customs, Famous Sceneries, Science...
The world's foremost expert on Chinese cooking is back with a brand-new cookbook to whet the appetite of anyone who's ever picked up a pair of chopsticks. As the companion volume to the PBS series, Martin Yan's China brings the ancient country's...
Over thousands of years, the Chinese ancients living in different places built very individualized residential housing. From these rare buildings constructed at different ages and decorated with distinctive regional features, we can also recognize the well...
Chinese paper-cutting has a long history. As early as the period of the Emperor Wu-Di of the Han Dynasty over 2,100 years ago, records show that someone made a paper-cut of the image of Li Furen, the late favorite concubine of Emperor Wu Di, so as to comfort him in...
Chinese New Year paintings belong to the Chinese folk paintings created for the traditional Spring Festival. Drawn by folk artists, the paintings are made in special studios and sold on rural fairs before the Spring Festival, which generally falls in January or...
Since China started down the path of reform and opening up to the world nearly 30 years ago, millions of Chinese have moved. Some people moved from the countryside to cities, while others moved from big houses to small ones. These moves have brought happiness, hard...
China is a multi-national country that has 56 minority nationalities and are dispersed over 60% of the land, mostly on plateaus, grasslands or in forests. Among these minorities, 53 have their own languages, 21 have written ones, and almost all have their own...
With a lasting civilization of several thousand years, China offers the world a rich culture, which constitutes an important part of human civilization and wisdom. Chinese arts are the gems of Chinese culture. They carry the heritage of traditional Chinese culture,...
Many of China's folk arts have a history going back as far as 1,000 years. Folk arts encompass aspects of clothing, food, housing and transportation, with their defining feature combining practicality with beauty. In addition, China's folk arts have distinct...
In this comprehensive and informative book about China, the reader is given a realistic glimpse of the lifestyles of the Chinese people through colorful photos and detailed introductions. Topics such as the extensive and profound food culture, the spirit of...
As the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2010 Shanghai World Expo are approaching, China has come into the spotlight of both the people and the media from all over the world. Understandably, quite a few Westerners have questions concerning China that have to do with...
Stillwater the Panda's little nephew, Koo, who speaks only in sweet haikus, arrives for a summer visit. The two are joined by a small gang of Stillwater's friends, and soon help out old Miss Whitaker. Though she has a reputation for meanness, Miss Whitaker...
MaoMao's dad builds great big buildings in faraway places and only gets a chance to come home once a year, which fortunately is the Chinese New Year. This is a special occasion for all Chinese families, especially for MaoMao's. They must squeeze in a...
Through an engaging bilingual narrative and lovely, full-color photos, Zhang Yue gives readers a tour of her hometown, beautiful and historic Beijing. She starts the day with a visit to her grandmother in a hutong, or neighborhood, in the old part of the city. Along...
INSIGHT CITY GUIDES are the next generation in travel guides. Lively essays by local writers, hundreds of full-color photos, dozens of maps, a user-friendly format, and expert advice on the not-to-be-missed attractions all come together in the most portable,...
An introduction to more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization is a primer on its history, philosophy, and multi-ethnic culture that also offers insight into its future developments, in a volume that features such headings as "Prehistory and Mythology,"...
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Join Buzzie as he explores the origins and customs of some fascinating Chinese festivals. Why is the color red associated with Chinese New Year? How do the children "float" in the air at the Bun Festival Parade? What is the significance of dragon boat races? Who is...
These lovely scented bookmarks are handpainted and leave a fragrant smell when they mark your place in your book. They come in an elegant gift envelope which unfolds to reveal panels of the bookmarks that are held in place by see through covers. You can choose...
When Minji's mother goes to get her hair done, Minji grabs her dog and aims to create her own version of the beauty salon. One side of the double page spreads shows her mother going through the routine of her choosing, having the hair color applied, waiting under the...
On a windy day, fancy red underpants are blown off a clothesline and onto a rabbit's head. "What's this?" he wonders. "It's a hat!" he declares. "No, that's wrong. It's not a hat." the text notes. A procession of other animals appears across the pages, each trying...
Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with 25 hands-on projects for readers ages 9 and up. Great Ancient China Projects covers topics from porcelain pottery, paper, gunpowder, and dynasties,...
2021 is the Year of the Ox! The fun-loving calf Olivia befriends the girl Mei, and the two become inseparable soul sisters. But pulling her weight on the farm is no easy task for the young ox. Suddenly, when her buddy and village are in trouble, can Olivia show her...
Go Fundamentals is an accessible book explaining the fundamental principles of go, the oldest game in the world. From the basic rules of play, the author leads the reader in easy stages to the more advanced subtleties of go. Over one hundred diagrams, with twenty...
For scrapbookers tired of the same old same old, Scrapbook Asian Style! is chock full of new ideas and inspiration for creating beautiful scrapbook pages. It's perfect for experienced scrapbookers who are looking for something new to try in their layouts and for...
A bold and eye-opening new cookbook with magnificent photos and unforgettable stories. In the West, when we think about food in China, what usually comes to mind are the signature dishes of Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai. But beyond the urbanized eastern third of China...
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There are plenty of wonderful books about China that focus on tangible cultural artifacts, but this book, Snapshots of a New China-Culture, focuses more on people than things. With articles taken from the Shanghai Daily, this book covers everything from the Lantern...
A stunning, richly illustrated portrait of Basil Pao's extensive travels through every province of China, published in time for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. As travelers are making plans to visit the Summer Olympics in Beijing and tour China, this...
This four-color guidebook is the definitive resource for anyone traveling to China for business or pleasure. Whether you are meeting with software magnates or traversing the Great Wall, this book references the best hotels, restaurants, bars, tourist sites, and...
This book is intended to reconsider the ethos of Chinese culture against the status quo of China and the world today, and with a particular reference to the human conditionin the context of globalization and its challenges. It features an engaging and in - depth...
Fully illustrated with color photos. Chinese folk embroidery is a type of arts and crafts for both esthetic appreciation and practical use. The embroidered works have high decorative value, often with exquisite designs, and represent Chinese folk culture and...
This book contains the touching life stories of 11 young Chinese people who have struggled to realize their dreams, experienced success and failure, learned lessons and occasionally felt regret. The stories are presented without embellishment and in their original...
Told by an author who has made a career out of exploring the world and experience of "overseas Chinese," Bamboo is a sensitive, revealing work. Telling a tale of change and acceptance, the book begins in rural turn-of-the-century China when Bamboo, a young farmer,...
The engaging storylines, vibrant pictures, fun crafts, and interactive activities combine to bring children all the excitement of celebrating three major Chinese traditional holidays. Children will have a fascinating experience of the sights, sounds and tastes...
This colorful book introduces all the traditional festivals and customs of China. All the most popular and observed customs of China, from the Chinese New Year to the Dragon Boat Festival, are thoughtfully documented in this lively book. It also introduces Chinese...
This series of four books introduce four most important Chinese festivals with illustrated stories including: Chinese New Year: Little Mei wants to know why her family celebrates the Chinese New Year. All her family members have their own reasons, but it is Grandpa...
Chinese Calligraphy is one of the most revered traditions in China, rivaling painting as the top ancient art form. This easy-to-use guide introduces all the basic elements of the standard Chinese Calligraphy script, Kai Shu, with step-by-step instructions and...
In ancient China, Emperors used seals to proclaim their decrees to their people, officials used seals to exercise their power, merchants used seals to demonstrate their credibility, land-lords used seals to protect their small properties. Gradually, seals became...
Chinese are a nation good at using colors. The richness of colors serves as a deposit of the sentiments and wisdom of the Chinese people and meanwhile it carries the unique cultural memories of the Chinese. It has the function of a key to a special door of the...
This fun pop-culture book examines what is considered "cool" in modern day China. Categories explored range from money, extreme sports, movies, soap operas and art to text messaging and blogging. Fascinating look at Chinese society.
This is a book with a brand new view towards China. The author Mr. Matsumoto has been in the diplomatic front line dealing with foreign affairs concerning China for almost thirty years. This book contains purely essays that make you feel that you are chatting idly...
New Year Picture (Nianhua) derives its name from the age-old custom of Chinese New Year decorations. A fascinating and popular art form, it in fact constitutes a separate branch of traditional Chinese painting. The concept of New Year Picture refers to painted...
China has a long history of agriculture, so in the earliest stages its festivals were intimately tied to farming. Today, the Chinese continue to celebrate these festivals, bringing them closer to their ancestors, creators of a splendid culture.
This book is a collection of 99 columns Raymond Zhou wrote for China Daily in the past few years. It is one man's outlook on mostly mundane changes - progress and frustration that make up the tableau of a country's breakneck growth. Zhou shies away from the...
The book offers a comprehensive overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), covering all aspects of TCM including the classics of TCM, basic theory, internal and external therapies, material medica, stories about famous doctors in history, and TCM and life...
The book introduces many Chinese inventions covering all aspects of life, from the four major inventions -- gunpowder, paper, printing, compass -- to numerous other major and smart inventions such as iron and steel smelting, the decimal and binary systems,...
Included in this book are 103 poems composed by contemporary foreign poets as well as their Chinese translations done by famous translators. A Chinese artist has spent nearly 20 years in wielding his brush to reproduce foreign poetry in traditional Chinese painting.
The traditional belle painting has a history of over 2,400 years. Belle painting met its heyday in the flourishing Tang Dynasty (618-907), and continued to prosper during the next dynasties. With the introduction of the technique of Western painting, the...
China has been noted for its calligraphy that evolved from handwriting but has developed into an independent art genre that can be placed on a par with painting, music, dance, sculpture and literature. Beyond all doubt, the technique of calligraphy is very important,...
The flower-and-bird painting embraces many different schools and a large number of accomplished painters came to the fore. It depicts a great variety of subjects, including flowers, plants, birds, beasts, vegetables, fruits, mountain rocks, and fish, to express the...
Child imagery has played an important role in China's traditional art of painting. The earliest depictions of children were found over 2,000 years ago. However, it is after more than a millennium that genre paintings featuring children had their heyday 1,000 years...
Fascinating first-person accounts of twenty-three "expats" from around the globe, Finland to Liberia, Egypt to Japan, who explain what it is about their life and work in China that has had them happily calling it home from as one to as many as twenty-five years...
Loving Hawaiian family gathers to celebrate the new year with Marisa making mandoo, or dumplings, a traditional holiday feast. Told from the seven-year-old child's breathless point of view, the event is also a tribute to diversity. The Yang family, like much of...
Celebrate Chinese New Year is the latest, timely addition to National Geographic's popular Holidays Around the World series. With 25 colorful images and a simple, educational text, the book is a lively invitation to revel in this child-friendly, national and...
This book contains 87 interviews reflecting a wide range of personal experiences between 1991 and 2008. The interviewees come from different occupations and different places. They include a jazz player in Heilongjiang Province, a rock-and-roll drummer in Tibet, an...
Simply add color to this gallery of wild and tame creatures to create 23 realistic images of pandas, giraffes, deer, leopards, zebras and other animals in their natural habitats, as well as cats, dogs, and pigs. Use crayons, markers, watercolors, or colored pencils...
Learn the stories behind Chinese folk toys, including their history, classification and connection to seasons, customs and festivals. Enjoy perusing more than 200 photos of traditional toys from various regions while reading about their significant cultural...
Many of the 50,000 Chinese characters in use today can be traced back to ancient, inscribed oracle bones and bronzes. Drawing on archeological finds of recent decades, Lindqvist, a Swedish scholar who studied Chinese writing in Beijing, tells the fascinating...
When author decided to move to China with her boyfriend at the age of thirty, she hoped to find romance and ethnic kinship. Expecting common ground with locals as an Asian American, Furiya struggled with her ambition as a food writer in a nation where notions of race...
Wabi Sabi, a little cat in Kyoto, Japan, had never thought much about her name until friends visiting from another land asked her owner what it meant. At last, the master says, "That's hard to explain." And that is all she says. This unsatisfying answer...
This book is a collection of memoirs by a group of Canadian teachers or specialists in education to China. They are or used to be invited by Bond International College, or recommended by Canada China Education Council, to work at colleges and universities, schools,...
This book continues the focus of Living in China. The authors interviewed 19 foreign friends who study or work in China. Among them are a senior journalist, editors, translators, ecologist, ambassador, new-born movie, TV, and Beijing Opera stars, a descendant of...
Talking about China was one of the author's first books about China, where she have now lived for almost 17 years. Very popular especially among westerners who live in China, the booklet was ready for its third reprint when the publisher decided to produce a...
The earliest traces of Chinese folk masks, dating back to the prehistoric age, have been found in the rock paintings in Guangxi and Inner Mongolia. Besides, human imagery wearing masks was often the subject for archaic earthen and mural decorations. In the following...
Some of life's greatest pleasures can be found in the simple things, and there is nothing more basic than enjoying a steaming cup of tea and a book on a damp, rainy day. "Tea Wisdom" is a wonderful collection of tea quotes, drawn from different centuries and parts of...
An impressive and comprehensive survey of mainland China's geography, political structure, military establishment, economics, and recent history. Invaluable and indispensable reading for students of contemporary Chinese culture and society, Understanding China is an...
Through the eyes of a Japanese journalist living in Beijing, the book contains 60 articles from the columns and essays that the author wrote between 2005 and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games for Japanese magazines, China's Japanese language supplements, and her...
A fascinating examination of contemporary Chinese culture, The Chinese Mind offers an informative, accessible look at the values, attitudes and behavior patterns of modern Chinaand their roots in the history of this ancient nation. This excellent overview of Chinese...
This book introduces Chinese dynasties, ethnic and minority policy, religion, and Confucius' impact on Chinese civilization and education system. Other cultural aspects such as holiday and folk customs, totems, food culture, literature and drama, calligraphy and...
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This book is divided into three parts, namely, social behavior, family and moral principles. It introduces over 20 ways Chinese people conduct themselves in society, trying to recount things through cases and display the profound and intricate Chinese culture in a...
Chinese Furniture is an outstanding representative of the Chinese arts. It has the bright feature of oriental arts and is honored as a pearl in oriental arts. As for the unique feature of Chinese furniture, some say it can completely give full play to the inborn...
China has long been a "country of jade" that shines in world civilization history. The Chinese nation has respected, honored, revered, loved and cherished jade for a history of over 8,000 years. Chinese jade art, veiled in mystery and carrying spiritual...
This is a Chinese-English bilingual book for learning Chinese calligraphy. In the learning of Chinese calligraphy, we offer both fundamental knowledge as well as exercises for progressive practice. For the basic Chinese calligraphy knowledge, key components in the...
A surprise for Chinese New Year. A gift has come for Amy, all the way from China. The package has arrived just in time for Chinese New Year, the most important holiday in the Chinese culture. It's a tradition to spend time with friends and family. Since Amy's aunt...
This layman's study of the origins of Chinese music comprises a concise history, an exploration of major types of instruments (wind, percussion, plucked string and bowed string), classical masterpieces, and musicians of ancient China. Generously illustrated with...
All the things carried in our bags.pile up far beyond our limited memories,fret they often become cultural signs or markers of social, economic and historical changes. Bags and their contents in different periods depict the living standards as well as spiritual...
As her turn to be "Star of the Week" in her kindergarten class approaches, Cassidy-Li puts together a poster with pictures of her family, friends, and pets, and wonders about her birthparents in China.
Kite-flying is an age-old tradition in China. Its history can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) and the Warring States Period (475-221) when Moxi and Lu Ban, according to historical records, made a wooden kite respectively. Famous...
20 popular Chinese dishes are introduced in this book, which is not only about Chinese cuisine, but also about Chinese Catering Culture, including Eight Major Styles of Cuisine, local snacks, Chinese tea and wine, medicinal diet and so on. Students can not only learn...
1, 2, 3Lets count! How many red envelopes do you see? How many lanterns do you see? Find out in CHINESE NEW YEARCOUNT AND CELEBRATE! Count people, symbols, and more as you explore and learn about this fascinating holiday. Ages 4-8.
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This first-ever humorous travel guide on China both dishes the dirt on the myriad travel mishaps that may befall any unsuspecting tourist and explains how to avoid them! Possible danger zones debunked include airports, hotels, hospitals, taxis, and bathrooms. Readers...
This beginner series shows the amateur brush painters how to execute the intricacies of the Chinese brush painting, step-by-step. With hundreds of illustrations in beautiful color, and a wide selection of templates and styles, this is a must-have guide for those new...
This simple, young, and satisfying story follows a Chinese American family as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Each member of the family lends a hand as they prepare a moonlit picnic with moon cakes, pomelos, cups of tea, and colorful lanterns. And...
This book introduces Chinese culture, people and its characteratics with Western perspectives. Each story compares Chinese and Western concepts and explains why Chinese behave in certain ways. 城市的面孔The...
Learn about Chinese customs, proper etiquette for all types of situations, and how to interact effectively while traveling China. Firsthand tips and illustrations offer an authentic view of China and the many cultural differences that foreigners encounter there. This...
Author's unique approach to calligraphy comes from years of teaching this ancient art. Most teachers prefer to demonstrate all of the basic brushstrokes before teaching you how to form words. In Rebecca's experience, however, students soon become bored with this...
"What am I going to cook for dinner tonight?" It's a common lament for everyone, and the answer too often is something unhealthy, unappealing, or both in the form of expensive take-out. Jaden Hair comes to the rescue in The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook, a fantastic new...
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2010 is the Year of the Tiger. Babies and toddlers wear tiger hats and tiger-head shoes. Holding a cloth tiger will not only get rid of evil spirits, but it will also bless children with good luck for thousands of years. This set of three books...
Divided into eighteen sections that reflect the outstanding material and spiritual accomplishments of each time period in Chinese history, An Illustrated Record of Chinese Civilization begins with a background on Chinese ancestors in prehistoric society and moves on...
Paper cut art has decorated Chinese homes for centuries. These delicate picture show the lunar calendar animals in their finest moments. Read the story of the animals' race to Buddha's court. Then delight your child with the monkey's mischievous grin, the horse's...
The Chinese characters for Dream, Love, Laugh, and Energy enhance this ''Calligraphy'' set of 8 multipurpose i-clips. The i-clip, a folding magnet, can be used as a secure bookmark, a fridge magnet, a paper clip, and more. Each set of 8 laminated i-clips is packaged...
Aiming at offering an appreciation for the beauty of Chinese calligraphy, this book provides a general picture of the five kinds of scripts, namely seal script ( 篆 zhuan), clerical script ( 隶 li), regular script ( 楷 kai), running script (...
Drinking tea is an integral part of Chinese life. Covering the history, traditions and practicalities of Chinese tea, this lovely volume also includes details of the 10 most popular Chinese teas, the delicately crafted art of the tea ceremony, the etiquette of...
This book introduces Chinese New Year - Spring Festival with its origins, the evolutions in the history, important customs, literature about the festival, modern significance of the festival, and more. In simplified characters and English. Contents 目录...
Chinese House is a visualized biography of little-known buildings in the cities and countryside of China. It is in these common houses that Chinese have been carrying out daily activities like living, working, studying, doing business, seeking recreations and even...
Origami Games is a unique twist on the traditional origami book. At its heart a book of games, it offers suggestions on how to use origami to play both competitive and cooperative games, building both individual skills and teamwork. The book also encourages readers...
Zheng He is a Chinese navigator of the Ming Dynasty who led a massive fleet and visited more than 30 countries and regions on the coast of the West Pacific and the Indian Ocean from 1405 to 1433, half a century prior to the inception of the Great Era of Navigation in...
Silly, Silly Sleepover! - Kai-Lan's having a super silly sleepoverand all her friends are invited! Join Rintoo, Tolee, and Hoho for a night of dinosaur pajamas, yummy snacks, and a lesson about sharing in this coloring and activity book that includes four over sized...
Introducing two lovable twins in this delightful early reader by award-winning author Grace Lin! Whether they are making dumplings, getting their hair cut, or practicing magic tricks, Ling and Ting stick together. Although they are adorabel identical twins, looks can...
This is the third collection that follows two previously published books entitled, Living in China and Dreaming Big in China. Seventeen people have been interviewed and featured here because of their remarkable yuan or "predestined relationship" with China, and each...
Cloth art is one of the most striking forms of Chinese folk arts and crafts. Made of cloth and other materials, and incorporated with themes that reflect people's longing for a good life, the cloth items are made with techniques similar to those used for other forms...
From Yeye's Garden to the Lantern Festival, young children can bring all the colors of Kai-Lans world to vibrant life. This awesome activity book features sixteen different paint colors and a brush. Ages 4-8.
In the long process of Chinese history a lot of symbolic designs with auspicious meanings have been created. People use these designs to exorcize evil spirits, ask for blessing of various deities and express their high hopes for life as well. Themed on good...
Pre-Order. It will be shipped by May 2011. An Illustration to Chinese Traditional Festival is available in full-color print on pure texture paper, with pictures and text making a perfect match. The book involves seven Chinese traditional festivals...
The Shanghai World Expo mascot Haibao helps children learn about the Chinese culture. Reading China with Haibao is a set of six Chinese cultural readers including Chinese Games, Chinese Food, Chinese Houses, Chinese Festivals, Chinese Clothing and...
This puzzle map of China includes all 30 provinces. Each province is one piece of the puzzle and each piece is also a magnet, so you and your child can put all the pieces together and learn about Chinese geography. The capitals of each province, along with some...
The emergence of bronze ware is an important chapter in the civilization history of human being. Though China is not the first country to make bronze ware in the world, it has enjoyed a unique position in the world history relying on the great variety of bronze ware,...
Zhang Qian, an explorer in the Han Dynasty, adventured to the Western Region twice and opened the worldy renowned Silk Road. Zhang Qian was the first to open the gate to the Western Region, and the Silk Road that he pioneered ushered in a new era in economic and...
With a long history and brilliant ethnic features, Chinese music is an important part of Chinese culture. Its historic background, various categories, inheritable mode, and cultural connotation distinguish it on the world music stage. This book introduces the...
Wushu, the Chinese martial art form known as Kungfu in the West, is a valuable cultural heritage of Chinese people and contribution to human civilization. Wushu, often used in the form of combat, consists of several different kinds of movements. The Chinese peoples...
The Chinese do not see wine as one of the necessities of life, but in their social life the culture of wine as a distinct cultural form has made and continues to make an impact on the way the Chinese live. Chinese alcoholic drinks are chiefly made from grain....
As the essence of cultural spirit and the records of social life in different periods, the Chinese sculpture vividly depicts the Chinese history. This book follows the historical development of Chinese sculpture, selects representative works in various historical...
Historically China was the most advanced country in ceramics making in the world. This book looks at the manufacture, function, artistic characteristics and textures of various periods of Chinese ceramic arts. It includes artistic appraisals and collectors' items,...
The time-honored Chinese civilization has nurtured the distinctive Chinese publishing industry. To some extent, its formulation and development mimics that of Chinese civilization. Chinese civilization is unique in the world in its continuity. As a significant...
China is a country with multiple theatrical activities spread over its large area. Chinese traditional opera, an integration of singing and performance, is the most common unique and representative form of Chinese theater. Over more than 800 years, it has maintained...
It's Halloween. The trees are ablaze in fiery reds. Excited children don colorful costumes. And there’s mystery and fun around every corner! When Addy, Michael, and Karl finish trick-or-treating, their bags are brimming with treats. But the fun...
By the Onon River in the hinterland of Eurasia, Temujin was born in a harmonious family of a tribal chief on Mongolian territory where the vast blue sky seemed to merge with the grasslands. At the age of nine, tragedy strikes the family when his father was murdered....
After Xiao Ming participates in a martial arts exercise at school, his parents take him on a trip to the Shaolin Temple—the birth-place of kung fu—in the central Henan Province of China. The temple is situated in the forests of Shaoshi Mountain, one of...
Readers spend a school day with two kindergarten classes in this flip-me-over book. One side tells the story of a class from Schenectady, New York, and the other side tells of a class from Beijing, China. As the day progresses, clocks show the time in the USA and in...
Learn about traditional Chinese festivals. The pop-up feature of this innovative book makes readers feel like they are enjoying a play at a theater while reading.Traditional Chinese Festivals introduces the origins, customs, and cultural significance of ten...
Year Monster is a modern version of the ancient Chinese legends and customs. The Year Monster is no longer a man-eater, Poet Qu is no longer in distress, Chang'e and Wu Gang can now visit the Earth......
Three little girls spare no mercy to Lon Po Po, the granny wolf, in this version of Little Red Riding Hood where they tempt her up a tree and over a limb, to her death. The girls' frightened eyes are juxtaposed against Lon Po Po's menacing squint and whirling...
Kai-lan, Princess of Friends: The Monkey King has a special mission for Kai-lan: to help the Fox Kingdom and Bear Kingdom get along. The Foxes are bothered by the Bear's dancing and the Bears are bothered by the Fox's singing. With Kai-lan's help, the Fox King and...
In this lift the flap bedtime book, Kai-lan has good night wishes for each of her friends. She hopes they dream about things that make their hearts feel super happy! For Tolee, it's pandas, for Hoho, it's music and for Kai-lan- it's her friends! This charming tale...
In this warm, funny, and wise new book, NPRs award-winning and beloved Scott Simon tells the story of how he and his wife found true love with two tiny strangers from the other side of the world. Its a book of unforgettable moments: when Scott and Caroline get...
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A Chinese boy heads to market to shop for items for the upcoming Moon Festival. His mother warns him that if he wishes to purchase the red rabbit lantern that he's longed for, he must bargain carefully. Lin Yi repeats the shopping list faithfully to himself:...
My name is Mimi, I'm eight years old, and I'm learning calligraphy! A fun and engaging way to learn, My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy is an excellent introduction to China and one of China's most recognizable arts for young people. Join Mimi as she takes the...
This is the first problem book in English to cover the entire game of Go by illustrating the nuances of the opening (fuseki), middle (chuban) and endgame (yose). Also included are chapters on clever moves (tesuji), life and death (shikatsu), how to win corner...
A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg is the only book available which is specifically geared toward American mah jongg and follows the official National Mah Jongg League rules. Offering first-time players an easy-to-follow guide to this complex game, A Beginner's...
You make Kai-lan's heart super happy. Find out who else makes Kai-lan's heart super happy in this adorable shaped board book!
Based on Ni Hao, Kai-lan, the new animated series from Nickelodeon (and inspired by the best-selling book Caterpillar Spring, Butterfly Summer), The Dragon Dance features a colorful covered slinky that serves as the body of a dragon, a traditional symbol in Chinese...
After losing her infant daughter in a freak accident, Maya Lange opens The Red Thread, an adoption agency that specializes in placing baby girls from China with American families. Maya finds some comfort in her work, until a group of six couples share their personal...
Rintoo wants to be the fastest skater at the roller rinkeven though he's never skated before! Luckily, he has friends like Kai-lan and Hoho to lend a hand. Fans of Ni Hao, Kai-lan aged 3 to 6 will love this adorable Little Golden Book about the ups and downs of...
This is the sixth story in popular children’s picture book series on the twelve charismatic animals of the Chinese New Year. The adventures of the funny bunny Rosie will amuse children and adults alike. 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit! Born with very long ears,...
Creative DIY Series's design is based on cultural perspectives and traditional Chinese festivals, allowing children to feel the traditional Chinese festivals and folk culture. They will learn and remember the festivals and folk...
The art of clay figure modeling in China boasts a long history that dates back to the Neolithic Age (about4,000 to 10,000 years B.P.)For instance, some pottery pigs and sheep have been discovered at the 6,000to7,000-year-old Hemudu site in Zhejiang...
Grandma's China tells the story of one woman, the author's grandmother, and her family's experience through China's modern transformation. Following Grandma's life path,one gets an intimate glimpse of how China has evolved from a closed, imperial sociey ruled by...
Each of these five papercut bookmarks features a traditional Chinese greeting child holding the Chinese character "Fu" - Good Luck. Each of the girls is dressed in a different outfit and headdress. A unique gift idea for anyone who likes to read.
History of Chinese Festivals is part of a series of bilingual books called History of Chinese Civilization. This book contains interesting and inspiring historical facts and stories about Chinese festivals, including Chinese New Year, Dragonboat Festival, Qin Min and...
Chinese calligraphy is an ancient art form that utilizes Chinese characters as a vehicle to communicate the emotional and aesthetical world of the artist. The 192 pieces of Chinese calligraphy featured in this book are the most famous representatives carefully...
These elegant bookmarks are designed with a cute panda or Chinese character Fu - Good Luck on a metal base. Tuck it in place and wrap it around the outside of your book. Packed in a decorative gift box. A great gift for anyone.
Deborah Fallows has spent much of her life learning languages and traveling around the world. But nothing prepared her for the surprises of learning Mandarin, China's most common language, or the intensity of living in Shanghai and Beijing. Over time, she...
This full-color whimsical tour through four thousand years of Chinese history has something for all readers. Designed to appeal to a younger audience, the authors detailed illustrations shed new light on everything from Chinas diverse geography to its art,...
This set of bilingual book and DVD is designed for Chinese language learners who are interested in Taiji Quan. The simplified 24-Step Taiji Quan was made out of the widespread Yang style by removing many repeated movements in the original version according to the...
Meet Lin and her pet dragon! When the dragon mysteriously disappears, Lin sets off on a journey to find her best friend . . . and readers set off on a journey of learning and discovery. By ingeniously integrating written Chinese characters into the illustrations as...
Has Man a Future?Dialogues with the Last Confucian gives a chronological account of the conversations in 1980 between Liang Shuming, one of the early representatives of modern Neo-Confucianism, and Guy S. Alitto, renowned American sinologist and translator of the...
This book and DVD set introduces the 13-step taiji exercise for health and the 10 movements of taiji roushu for fitness. The 13-step taiji exercise for health is a simplified form of the 248-step taiji internal-power exercise for health. This simplified approach...
Quest for Chinese Culture was written by one of China's most well-known and highly respected writers, Yu Qiuyu. Yu has dedicated his life to studying and writing about Chinese culture. This book was written for people, both Chinese and Western, who do not have a deep...
Bobby Brill first visited China in 2003 on a documentary film project that set the stage for further international adventures. He is an accomplished 10-year veteran of the media industry working in photography, cinematography and multi-media content production. Born...
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Violin is a popular instrument that requires high performance skills, but rewards the player with rich, expressive tones. In the modern orchestra, the violin plays a very important role. With the development of music culture, learning the violin has gained...
Each country that makes up this world map puzzle is created from a piece of magnetic cardboard, which holds the pieces in place. Working alone or with a parent or teacher, children can put this map of the world together while learning Chinese and world geography. The...
Liu Jun is the editor of China Daily's Hot Pot section. In the book, he tells of many conversations between Chinese editors and Western writers that go something like this: Writer: "Why did you cut my punch line, 'Revenge is a dish best served cold'?" asked...
Reading with a buddy is more exciting than reading alone. This adorable panda bookmark will wait patiently while you read and then will happily hold your place until you return. The panda pal bookmark uses a large paperclip to mark your spot.
The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used...
When a boy goes to the market to buy food and comes home with an old wok instead, his parents wonder what they'll eat for dinner. But then the wok rolls out of the poor family's house with a skippity-hoppity-ho! and returns from the rich man's home with a...
"A lot of people wonder how Chinese parents raise such stereotypically successful kids. They wonder what Chinese parents do to produce so many math whizzes and music prodigies, what its like inside the family, and whether they could do it too. Well, I can tell them,...
These durable panda bookmarks hug one or more pages with ease. Designed with a sweet-faced panda, these adorable bookmarks will mark where you left off or can be used as paperclips to hold papers together. Kids will love to use the panda clip for artwork, homework or...
A blue and white floral design is painted on this elegant porcelain bookmark, which features a silver inset picture of Confucius. A revered teacher and philosopher, Confucius placed great importance on learning, so this bookmark is a fitting tribute and a great gift...
Have great fun with this set of papercuts books. You can cut into lifelike characters, cute animals, plants and flowers of different shape, the ever-changing patterns of such changes are indeed magical surprises and obsessed, but also the immense interest of children...
As one of the world's oldest civilized nation with 5000 years of culture, China is a great nation with two spectacular main rivers - the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. It's also a magical land with amazing tourist attractions like the Great Wall and Huangshan...
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How to Select Chinese Souvenirs : A Quick Shopping Guide for Travelers to China provides you with all of the information you need to choose and buy souvenirs in China with confidence. One in a series of five titles, the book explains clearly and simply what to look...
How to Select Calligraphy and Paintings provides all of the information you need to choose and buy Chinese calligraphy and paintings in China with confidence. One in a series of five titles, this book explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to...
Why is tea the national drink of China? Why is tea regarded as symbolizing the harmony and mysterious unity of the universe? Why is loose-leaf Chinese tea more beneficial than tea bags? How many types of Chinese tea are available? How to make the best cup of Chinese...
China's National Treasures includes three books, Jades of Ancient China, Porcelain of Ancient China and Snuff Bottles in the Qing Dynasty. Among the numerous forms of cultural heritage exhibited in Chinese history, jade carving is definitely a unique art style....
This book gives a brief account of the life stories and military and political deeds of 16 well-known emperors in different dynasties, hoping to help the readers have a better understanding of the monarchic system in China's feudal society. Each emperor is introduced...
The nature of the Chinese empresses attending to state affairs was fairly complicated. Some had to represent their sons because the emperor was really too young to rule a dynasty; some, due to their ambition for monopolizing power, deliberately supported and...
This new and interesting series of fariy tales has six stories in total related to improtant festivals in China, coupled with lovely full-color illustrations, and surely you will feel richly colorful visual enjoyment. After the story, appendix is included of the...
This is the first book to fully capture the story of the exotic and exciting game of Mah Jongg, offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the tiles. When authors Ann Israel and Gregg Swain began playing Mah Jongg, they were...
Little Laura and the Birthday Surprise is comprised of warm melodious harmonies and charming illustrations. This book is a wonderfully simple way to start learning the language of Mandarin Chinese through songs. Songs serve as a great learning tool for any age. The...
Jin Jin and Rain Wizard is about a little Chinese dragon, named Jin Jin, who loves being able to breathe waterespecially during his daily tai chi exercises when he can use his refreshing breath to cool down his friends. But after eating too much rice and...
Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey...
Did you know?ˇQin Shihuang was not the first ruler of the territory of QinˇA prime minister was bought for only five pieces of sheepskinˇThe famed terracotta warriors wore anti-slip shoes with spikes, somewhat like modern sports shoesˇThe stinking corpse of the...
What kind of country is China? What kind of road has she traveled? What was her ancient civilization like? After you have read this book, you will find all the answers to these questions and more. You may go to China and discover a whole new world through reading...
In Easy Chinese Recipes, Bee shares her passion and expertise in Chinese cooking. It features a collection of Bee's all-time favorite dishesthe foods she loves to cook and eat at home. She includes updated traditional family recipes along with her own versions of...
At its core, Chinese style is a marriage of the traditional philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Its aesthetic is also influenced by the long history of Chinese art, the regional characteristics of northern and southern houses, and the fusion trend...
A source of fascination to the West, China's renowned art objects and traditional manufactured products have long been sought by collectors. Things Chinese presents sixty (60) distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together present a window onto...
Bamboo has been used for thousands of years in China. With its many tributes and strengths, bamboo was blended into China's Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist thinking to give birth to a uniquely Chinese cultural phenomenon that has since spread far and wide. This...
First among the ancient classics, the I Ching or Book of Changes is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads.The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during...
Vinson is very excited when his grandfather comes from China for a visit. When Grandpa practices tai chi in the garden, Vinson asks to learn, hoping it will be like kung fu, full of kicks and punches. But tai chis meditative postures are slow and still, and Vinson...
Creation of the Gods, a Chinese literary classic, ranks among great works such as The Three Kingdoms, Water Margin and Journey to the West. It relates the struggles between forces of King Zhou, the despotic last ruler of the Shang dynasty, and Jiang Ziya, the...
Integrity embraces honesty and moral uprightness. It is the quality of a true leader, who walks the talk, whose words and actions are in harmony, and who keeps his promises. Ultimately, it is not the brilliant person who wins the respect of the people but the one who...
These bookmarks are in the shape of cute Peking Opera performers, Qingyi (female) and Wusheng (male). With these book marks, you will always remember where you last left off. Packed in a gift box. Price is for each bookmark.
These elegant papercut bookmarks all have unique designs that will be sure that you will never lose your place while reading. These panda book marks are a perfect item for any panda lover. Price is for a set of 8 papercuts.
These elegant papercut bookmarks all have unique designs that will be sure that you will never lose your place while reading. These papercuts have children dancing with various instruments and clothing.
These elegant papercut bookmarks all have unique designs that will be sure that you will never lose your place while reading. There are different animals such as the phoenix and fish with the word "Good Luck" written on them. Price is for a set of 5 papercuts.
These elegant papercut bookmarks all have unique designs that will be sure that you will never lose your place while reading. Perfect for the butterfly lover. Price is for a set of 5 papercuts.
Although it is often difficult to fully understand to what extent old customs have survived, they undoubtedly influence life in contemporary China. With the growing consciousness of the importance of protecting traditional culture, some significant folk...
This book begins with a general introduction of variousChinese languages, languages of different Chinese ethnic groups as well as the majority Han people. The relation between Mandarin Chinese and Chinese dialects is also explained with fair clarity. Through...
This book is an overall introduction of Chinese ritual systems and the related social norms. The first part begins with an elaboration of the central Chinese concept Li, which carries a wide range of connotations including not only rites and rituals but also what are...
Stories about Traditional Festivals educates children about Chinese cultural heritage and the traditions that surround Chinese holidays. The complete set totals eight books, each one focusing on the story of a different holiday. Each story is an...
Chinese New Year is an integral part of Chinese cultural tradition. By the turn of a page in this book, children can enter into the vibrant, effervescent celebration that characterizes this holiday. Children will delight in the hidden pictures, moving parts, and...
The word 'harem' often conjures up images of beautiful, half-dressed oriental women lounging in some stately pleasure dome, waiting for the opportunity to satisfy their masters. And in some ways this was not far from the truth. Tang Dynasty Emperor Xuanzong had...
These elegant dragon bookmarks feature intricate papercut dragon designs. Each unique dragon papercut is set against a heavy paper background that is finished with a ribbon. These beautiful bookmarks make finding where you left off quick and easy. They are the...
In this sweet rhyming picture book, a mother prepares her daughter for bed by telling her about the different animals that live nearby and their nighttime activities. The mother’s narrative comes full circle from night to dawn, and the little girl is lulled to...
As more and more people move from the countryside and into large cities, many traditional games have been set aside or even lost from children's play. Today, children turn to TV or computer games as a distraction. The author of this book seeks to reintroduce the...
According to Chinese tradition, the history of silk begins in the 27th century BC. Its use was confined to China until the Silk Road opened at some point during the latter half of the first millennium BC. China maintained its virtual monopoly over silk for another...
Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese festivals. Dihua street, where located in Taiwan is one of the best places anywhere to experience the Chinese New Year atmosphere. Taipei has many famous attractions and historical sites worth a visit. However, Dihua...
These intricate papercut bookmarks depict men and women of the countryside at work. Each of the unique designs demonstrate traditional folk art. Price is for a set of 8 papercuts.
Paper-cuts briefly introduces relevant knowledge about paper-cuts, paper-cut methods and skills, with both pictures and words, and provides 160 innovative designs, covering many different types, for example folding the paper in half and cutting, continuous folding...
Shadow Play briefly introduces relevant knowledge about shadow play, demonstrates basic ways to manipulate puppets in both pictures and words, and provides the puppet samples and plays. The appendices of the book supply cardboard, shadow puppets, and prop designs,...
Wood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and teaotherwise known as "the seven things that open the door"are the basic kitchen necessities Chinese people cannot do without in their daily lives. Among them, tea holds a very special place. It is not only a beverage,...
Play American Mah Jongg! kit offers beginning players a fun and affordable way to start playing the hugely popular Asian game of strategy, skill and luck. This kit comes with a full-color 96-page instruction booklet that provides you with clear and simple...
Improving Blood Circulation: A bi-lingual guide detailing fifty-two of the most commonly seen and used medicinal herbs classified as blood-activating, hemostatic or astringent. Includes color photos and descriptions of the actions and uses of each herb, with recipes...
Chinese people have a history of 5,000 years of civilization. Information about the origins of Chinese traditional festivals not only help us to understand the customs and everyday habits of the Chinese but also their rich cultural heritage. The reader will be...
The amusing tales of your favorite animals continue in The Year of the Snake! Suzie is an adventurous serpent, who doesn’t want to get pinned down by others’ perceptions. Befriending the girl Lily, Suzie enjoys proving her versatility! But what will she...
Chinese Drama is a textbook primarily aimed at those English-speaking students who want to study chinese drama. It is also a good reference for teachers and other readers who would like to know more about chinese drama and chinese culture. It provides a...
Celebrate Chinese Culture is an epic series of books about the different facets of Chinese heritage throughout history. Chinas modernity cannot be fully understood without looking into its glorious past of milestones in scientific inventions, political exploits and...
These intricate papercut bookmarks depict children sitting on an ox. Each of the unique designs demonstrates traditional folk art. Price is for a set of 6 papercuts.
Chinese culture is rich and profound. With simple strokes and in layman's terms, the author lays out the history of the Chinese culture and its developmental context. Chinese Culture is first published in 1998. It has since been widely adopted as teaching and...
With fascinating commentary and beautiful artwork this Chinese art history book is allows Westerners to better understand traditional Chinese painting. Applying a comparative approach to Chinese and Western art, this art book examines the characteristics of...
Starting with an illustration of the jubilant Lunar New Year, My House provides an interesting insight of the key traditional festivals in Hong Kong. You will learn the customs and the do-and-don't of each festival in the local way. This book is in a double-sided...
What fun it is to cultivate your kid's skills on observation, imagination, differentiation, and logical thinking with Tangram in bright and vivid colors! This book offers endless ideas to play games with your kid(s), creating all sorts of animals with hinds and...
This new kit is origami with a sassy twista box full of fun that lets you turn bits of paper into fashion, romance and all things cute and pretty. This kit features 18 custom-designed projects that take only a minute or so make. The full-color booklet gives clear...
Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami artist Michael G. LaFosse is no exception. His original butterfly paper-folding techniques are a dramatic new development in origamiwhich some have...
Chinese calligraphy is a unique visual art form that can be appreciated regardless of having previous knowledge of Chinese characters. While modern Chinese calligraphy consists of five styles, this book focuses on the semi-cursive script, a practical style that...
This book is a collection of eight classic festivals and their respective legends. These festivals include Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival, Tomb-sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Tanabata, Ghost's Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Winter...
Objects created by folding paper—this is what was popularized in Japan and known around the world as origami. But did you know that paper was invented more than 1900 years ago and the art of paper folding, better known as zhezhi, originated in ancient China?...
Travel with Festivals Series is a collection of popular festivals in Taiwan in each season. The book explores the background and custom of each festival, accompanied with riddle and DIY activity.Spring: Spring Day Festival, Tomb-sweeping Day, April Fool's Day,...
A step-by-step manual for k-12 school teachers, parents, health-care workers and students of all ages. Help your students focus, relax, prepare for exams, create a calm environment for learning and improve test scores. Fully illustrated by the author. Accessible and...
The book series includes 8 Chinese traditional festivals, including the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Qing Ming Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival. It gives a detailed introduction to the origins, processes and evolution of...
These intricate papercut bookmarks feature horses in different designs, which are great for celebrating Year of the Horse. Each of the unique designs demonstrate traditional folk art. Price is for a set of 8 papercuts.
These intricate papercut bookmarks depict men and women participating in traditional celebrations. Each of the unique designs demonstrates traditional folk art. Price is for a set of 5 papercuts.
2014 is The Year of the Horse! Hannah the horse has a wonderfully talented family and a very special friendship with a boy named Tom, but she wants more than that. She yearns to have special skills like those of her parents and relatives. When Tom offers to take his...
Julie Black Belt: The Belt of Fire picks up as Julie proudly wears her yellow belt and is eager to attain her next rank: orange! Still inspired by Brandy Wu, an action movie star, Julie now meets a new student in her class...but is he better than her? Can Julie learn...
《漂亮女孩私房手工》用生动有趣的语言、简明易懂的插图讲解了制作每件...
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A memoir in paintings and words by internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and teacher James McMullan." It is this dream-like quality of my memories that I wanted to capture in some way in the paintings that accompany the text" "to suggest in the images that...
Year of the Cat an enchanting and informative story about other Cultures, Places [NYCs Chinatown!] and Cats is the debut title in a series of Chinese-culture themed books by fine artist/writer Natasha Lynn Rabin, and award-winning illustrator, Josie Yee. Ying...
Wish You Happy Forever: What China's Orphans Taught Me About Moving Mountains chronicles Half the Sky founder Jenny Bowen's personal and professional journey to transform Chinese orphanagesand the lives of the neglected girls who live in themfrom a state of quiet...
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With these precious panda bookmark, you will never want to put your book down. They can easily be clipped to more than one page with ease and more durable and cuter than those traditional paperclip/bookmark.
Kites and China are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For over 2000 years, kites have been a common sight in China, from the imperial court to the common people, and over that...
Invented 2500-4000 years ago, the game of Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of the culture. In the West, many have learned of its pleasures, especially after the game appeared in a number of hit movies, TV series,...
This teaching resource pack offers young learners an opportunity to explore China and its culture in a fun and engaging way. It includes a fully illustrated textbook, a comprehensive teacher s guide, useful factsheets that highlight key points from each unit and a...
Those who practice Chinese brush-painting are very familiar with the blooms of the lotus, peony, and plum blossom. These flowers are common in instructional brush painting books because of their special symbolism in Chinese culture. In Chinese Brush Painting:...
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Lean about six important festivals and holidays to improve understanding of Chinese culture. Kids will appreciate the histories behind these unique...
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Dialogues provides fascinating snapshots into the many innovative and inspiring stories that continue to make up the unique tapestry of modern China. Through this collection of interviews, the reader can gain useful, informative and entertaining insight into the...
This set of four blue bookmarks is created in the decorative style of traditional Chinese porcelain. Each bookmark has a unique design that is representative of the theme. The set comes with four bookmarks and a decorative package with Chinese commentary about the...
Each of the four bookmarks in this set is designed with an intricate papercut that celebrates Chinese culture. Two bookmarks feature the Chinese character for 'good luck.' The other two bookmarks have a tiger and Peking Opera design. Each set comes with four...
Chinese character are treasured symbol of the Chinese nation, And the development of character is often considered one of the major achievements in the course of human civilization. Chinese characters appeared around 6000 years ago, and among ancient systems of...
Emperors of ChinaThis historically accurate educational series on China for Children continues with a look at some of the most famous leaders of China s past. From the first emperor who was buried in a city of clay and ten thousands terracotta soldiers to protect him...
Chinese civilization, with a long, shining and vibrant history, has been part of the ancient oriental civilization. At the core of Chinese civilization are the spirit of traditional Chinese philosophy and Chinese characters. Having helped bind together the...
Today, there are many gateways to China for the world to observe and experience modern Chinese society and old traditions. Among these gateways, the Spring Festival can be considered a fast track to understanding Chinese culture and is perhaps the most interesting...
Bao Dongni Picture Book Series is a collection of short stories. Each book in the series provokes a different thought, with its carefully painted pictures and beautifully constructed text, thereby allowing readers to always find something to learn and...
Chinese art and design are permeated by a connecting sense of the wholeness of all things. Its extensive vocabulary of design motifs is based on four timeless principles: spirit, rhythm, life, and movement. True Chinese design is never meaningless ornamentation. Its...
中华文化是世界上最古老的文化之一,也是中华民族智慧的结晶。它丰富的...
Updated edition of this practical 'how-to' guide to Chinese painting and calligraphy, teaching basic skills from how to hold a brush, select paper and mix colours, to more difficult steps, this book selects 16 traditional Chinese idioms and guides readers through the...
The book series includes 12 Chinese traditional festivals, including the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Qing Ming Festival, The book series includes 12 Chinese traditional festivals, including the Spring Festival, the Lantern...
In this Chinese American retelling of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," a careless Goldy Luck wreaks havoc on the home of a family of panda bears. She eats up the littlest panda’s rice porridge, breaks his rocking chair, and rumples all the blankets...
China's most prominent artists and writers of children's literature come together to create this original children's picture book series. Information covered includes sources of festivals, fun holiday stories, holiday style, and more. Each book is...
《老游戏》里的种种户外活动,是一种与校园课堂生活完全不同的生活经验...
Dive into China's new web-based subculture of tech-savy, subversive netizens with China Online!Using Baidu, China's form of Google, young Chinese web-surfers are creating their own language on the Internet. With this book, you can get an insider's view of the way the...
China's renowned art objects, furnishings, and handicrafts have long been sought by collectors and inspired designers. Through 60 emblematically Chinese antiques and items, Things Chinese opens up the world of Chinese culture. The history, cultural...
This wall calendar is designed with the Chinese character of 福 - Good Luck, decorated with some flowers. Bottom has the month calendar in Chinese and English, including all Chinese holidays.
This set of bookmarks is designed with the traditional Chinese paintings of flower and birds. A great gift for your favorite reader.
This set of six bookmarks is designed with the traditional Chinese paintings of flower. A great gift for your favorite reader. Price is for a set of 6 bookmarks.
This set of four bookmarks is designed with the traditional Chinese paintings of four seasons on the river town. A great gift for your favorite reader.
This set of 12 bookmarks features well-known painting 清明上河图 "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". Each bookmark is designed with part of painting. They make a lovely gift for any of your book-loving friends.
《秦文君温暖绘本·香喷喷的节日》——在爱的照拂下,小老鼠米尼一家的Ŏ...
Origami Fun for Kids is a great way to foster creativity by providing dozens of different paper activities. Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment that kids gain from making something with their own hands. Parents will love this kit as it allows kids to...
In an effort to bring together East and West, this sticker book series covers a total of 6 holidays that are a big part of Western culture, similar to how festivals are essential to Chinese culture. The holidays are Christmas, Halloween, April Fool's Day, Easter,...
Polymer clay can be transformed into a variety of objects, such as birds, animals, plants, and food. Have you ever tried to merge this western craft with Asian culture to explore another type of artistic aesthetics? This book merges Western polymer clay making...
Simple graphics and animations are adapted to tell the stories in bilingual and multi-media ways. To avoid cultural barriers in other cultures, traditional Chinese visual styles and motif are intentionally abandoned in this series, and textual languages are...
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Children’s Festival Series Western Festival is designed for children ages 3-6 to teach them about the importance of holidays and the beauty of the holidays in Western culture. Including photos and easy to understand text, children will quickly understand what a...
The books describe all different festivals and the ways that they are celebrated, and where they come from. For children to get a grater background of international culture, they can look at the real life photographs and read the text to learn about what it is that...
Pre-Order. Available January 2018. Ride on a rhino, become a samurai, or climb Mt. Fuji! Asia is an entire world of wonderful places to go and things to see and do! Exploring other cultures is a favorite classroom activity for teachers and students alike. Now,...
The Boxset includes four booklets: Year Upon Year; The Longest Night, The Coldest Day; Spring Festival and The First Full Moon AND a “Four Seasons of Good Fortune” 24 solar terms POSTER. Spring Festival, Winter Solstice and Yuanxiao (Festival of the...
Home chefs will enjoy preparing these Chinese home cooking-inspired dishes with this easy-to-follow Chinese cookbook.Author Katie Chin's love of cooking blossomed at an early agewatching and later helping her renowned mother, Leeann Chin, prepare delicious Chinese...
Nian is monster. It's head looks like dragon; and body looks like crocodile. It lives at the bottom of the sea; and will not wake up until the 12th full moon of the year. When it gets on the land, it will eat every creature it sees. On the day that Nian...
With colorful watercolor paintings and easy-to-read texts, this picture storybook invites children to experience the full flavor of Chinese New Year celebration. They will learn about the traditions and customs of the special day, such as wearing new clothes, setting...
中国的传统节日对孩子们来说充满着神秘感,而在“提灯节”这样一个特别į...
在年味开始变淡的正月初五,招娣终于盼望来了舅舅送来的灯笼,村巷里夜...
Meet Yiyi, an adorable little girl who lives in Singapore, and join her to learn about different festival celebrations in China, including Chinese New Year, Moon Festival and Dragon Boat Festival. Young readers will be not only entertained by the legends of these...
《传家:中国人的生活智慧》内容丰富,堪称中华文化和东方生活智慧的集...
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There are a lot of foreign readers who love Chinese food, but few know how to make Chinese food. This recipe contains 50 simple and delicious Chinese cuisine practices that help readers to quickly become a Chinese cooking expert. At the same time, this book is...
Stories of Chinese People’s Lives II is a Chinese reader series for Chinese learners selected and edited by Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban). Based on the program by Tencent Net One Day of a Chinese, this series presents a one-day life and work of...
This book series selects articles to truly reflect life of modern Chinese people from different angles and help students learn Chinese and Chinese culture. The pocket-sized books feature illustrations, a vocabulary index, “Introduction” and...
也许在离你并不遥远的地方,有着这样的孩子们——他们身上带着民族的印ť...
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Chinese Culture In Life is a cultural textbook that serves Chinese International education. It aims to present Chinese culture and cultural symbols, and sort out the interpretations and connotations of life. The book provides great hands-on experience and application...
《桃树兄弟》的主题是中华传统文化中的一个重要的年节——“二月二、龙...
绘本《灯孩儿》以传统节日——元宵节为背景,以中式唯美的画面和意味悠ž...
This book describes a downtown kid goes back to the village hometown with parents to spend the Dragon Boat Festival with grandparents. The kid experiences the Chinese traditional culture through making rice dumpling and watching dragon boat racing. This picture...
中秋节快到了,住在乡下的老爷爷和老奶奶开始忙忙碌碌地制作桂花糕、打...
腊八节是中国传统节日之一。本书以腊八节为故事背景,通过嫣儿一家准备...
《这就是中国传统节日》系列绘本分上下两册,共介绍了二十一个中国传统...
Grandmother and Rooster introduces Spring Festival - Chinese New Year with vivid water color paintings and easy-to-read texts. In this book, readers can feel many Chinese traditional customs, such as posting New Year couplets, hanging red lanterns, and more. The...
每年七夕的时候,喜鹊家族的喜鹊信使都要叼着羽毛信,通知四面八方的喜...
In an effort to bring together East and West, this sticker book series covers a total of 6 holidays that are a big part of Western culture as well as Chinese traditional culture. ...
The tangram has a very long history. In the Qing Dynasty, there was a puzzle game whose idea derived from the Banquet Table Diagrams (Yanji Tu) of the Song Dynasty and Butterfly Table Diagrams (Dieji Tu) of the Ming Dynasty, capturing the wisdom of the ancients. From...
The Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions. This Chinese children's story tells a delightful trip with lots of cultural details along the way! Jia Jun's Dad worked out of town all year around. Now it's time for him to come home. He took a...
Quilling, the art of coiling and shaping narrow paper strips into 3-D designs, has been popular with crafters for some time but the art form is actually hundreds of years old. This seasonal guide links popular Western crafting with traditional Chinese Arts. ...
Chinese painting is an ancient art exhibited on silk or paper using brushwork with water, ink and color pigments. The two main classical techniques are gongbi and freehand style. Landscaping, flowers, birds and human figures are the common themes. Chinese painting is...
中秋节,团圆夜。兔子妈妈一大早就出门了,一路上她遇到了许多朋友:松...
Little girl Yaoyao can’t wait for the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival when her mom and dad will be back for family reunion. Celebrate with Yaoyao’s family and learn about the Mid-Autumn Festival’s origins, customs, and food. There are also fun...
As a colouring book featuring Chinese arts, this book is dedicated to young readers who have taken an interest in China and its fascinating culture.It is precisely designed for curious young minds by providing rich colouring and drawing activities, through which they...
Join Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan in celebrating Chinese New Year with their family! Through vibrant illustration, the pop-ups and interactive activities, the storybook presents the most important holiday to young readers. Children will be fascinated by its origins,...
Chinese New Year gift for dogs, to all friends and relatives who are dogs. Well-known paper-cut artist and China Post Zodiac stamp designer Yu Ping is presenting "Swiss dog Spring" auspicious paper-cut in his 11th year Zodiac series. ...
延续“奇先生妙小姐”幽默风格,帮助孩子改正自己、了解他人,让教育没ć...
奇妙天然的沙画艺术与传统民间故事相结合,创造出非同一般的视觉效果。...
過節對孩子的意義在於可以和孩子談天、讓孩子感受家人團聚的意義,並且...
The book series includes 10 Chinese traditional festivals, including the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Qing Ming Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Double Ninth Festival. It gives a detailed introduction to the origins,...
随着中华文化在世界上的广泛传播,赛龙舟的习俗还先后传到日本,越南等...
《中国传统节日》主要内容包括中国节:传统节日概说;春节:辞旧迎新;...
Chinese Treasure Chest: Chinese New Year (Student Workbook)is a fantastic collection of materials for students to explore the rich traditions of China’s most popular holiday, and, at the same time, enhance their Chinese proficiency level. This special workbook...
- 春節的時候,人們為什麼要穿紅色的衣服? -...
Dumpling, Tangyuan, Zongzi, and Moon Cakes The Dumpling and Tangyuan book, Little Zongzi and Moon Cake Village introduce children to the yummy, meaningful Chinese food associated with traditional Chinese...
过年是中国人一年中*盼望、*重视的节日。多种多样的传统习俗给春节增添了&...
Great for little ones to develop motor skills and creativity, the adorable books teach them how to trace and draw different lines and shapes. Filled with delightful pictures and topics relatable to young children, each book designs age-appropriate exercises for...
Division to Unification in Imperial China is series volume two. It explores one of China's more chaotic periods when Chinese culture flourished while civil wars and foreign invasions repeatedly thwarted attempts at unification. A handy timeline is...
本套丛书选取了四大发明、文房四宝、丝绸之路、中国瓷等具代表的发明创...
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Illustrated Festival Legends is a collection of wonderful stories designed for children. In the book, original exquisite illustrations and enduring stories can let children get a comprehensive understanding of Chinese traditional culture in the reading and...
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这是一套以中国传统节日为主题的图画书,共有七册,包含了春节、元宵节...
一起來按着四季認識節日的特色和生字吧!...
《"看不懂"的中国词——人文地理篇》是教育部、国家语委“中华思想文化...
Everyone agrees that an entertaining celebration needs fireworks. But do you know how they came to be? The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder is the first English children's book on these topics. Dao is an adorable red panda who can travel...
過年前夕,家家戶戶忙著大掃除。 聽說是趁神仙這時候返回天庭!...
很久以前,有个秀才买了一头猪,却不知怎么赶回家,翻遍了全书也没找到...
粽子娃娃是世界上最小的娃娃,它们诞生在端午节这天,但是它们的一生只...
《过春节》通过圣诞老人在中国开开心心地过春节,把春节的活动罗列了一...
This puzzle map of China includes all 30 provinces. Put all the pieces together and learn about Chinese geography. The capitals of each province, along with some big cities, are printed on each puzzle piece. It's a great way to learn both geography and...
This book is about the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The young boy's family is busy preparing for the festival. Even the aunts in London are coming back on international flights for a family reunion. The story narrates the excitement of the little...
In this beautifully illustrated book, children aged 2 to 6 will follow Hong as he and his family prepare for and celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival. They will also enjoy reading the story behind the most important celebration in Chinese culture. More interesting...
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It's the year of the Pig--Peppa Pig, that is! When Madame Gazelle tells the children it's time to celebrate Chinese New Year, they couldn't be more excited. Peppa and her friends hang lanterns, eat fortune cookies, and put on a dragon dance! This...
《小猪佩奇过大年》是2019年春节上档的贺岁大电影,讲述了一家传统的中国人...
“中华文化传承之匠心...
This book is full of panoramic views of scenes customary of the Spring Festival! It is designed to help children understand many different customs of the Spring Festival, including posting special couplets, releasing fireworks, hanging lanterns, making dumplings,...
This Chinese New Year Activity Set contains a three-dimensional book as well as a set for DIY paper art. The book discusses family life, as well as the various customs and activities of the Spring Festival, and the exquisite three-dimensional paper art will help...
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《国民节日讲义》是上海博物馆“节日中的中国传统生活”系列讲座讲义。Ð...
Learn about the legends, origins, and traditions of the most important Chinese festivals with this book collection. Well-known Chinese artists present the illustrations in the Chinese traditional style of paintings, giving the books an authentic Chinese flavor. Each...
除夕這天,我們全家好忙、好忙。忙著煮年夜飯、拜拜、大掃除、買年貨、...
Mulan loves nothing more than her family. She will do anything for them—even if it means joining the army in her ageing father’s place. Since girls are not allowed in the army, Mulan cleverly disguises herself as a man. But she must look deep within...
Join the fun of celebrating two important traditional Chinese festivals - Dragon Boat Festival in the authentic holiday atmosphere. Learn about how twelve animals became Chinese zodiac symbols. The interactive 3D pop-up books bring to life the ancient traditions and...
元宵節時,我們會賞花燈, 還會吃湯圓, 你知道這是為什麼嗎?傳說,有位...
Like an encyclopedia, this information-packed picture book presents young readers a full picture of the major Chinese traditional festivals through storytelling, legends, folktales, ancient poems, and proverbs. Children will learn about the origins and related...
China Close-up is a series of books intended to help international readers understand what modern China is really like. These stories, selected from more than a hundred micro-documentaries, are compiled with different focuses in five volumes. Readers can watch the...
Each two-page spread highlights a Chinese ceramic artifact, pulled from a museum collection. On the left-hand side, a photo of the piece, its history and any hidden symbols that are important in Chinese culture. On the right-hand side, a pop-out puzzle with 25 pieces...
For millennia, China was the largest and richest nation on earth. Two centuries ago, however, its economy sank into a depression from which it had not fully recovered—until now. China's modern resurgence as the world's largest nation in terms of...
The Elegant Life of the Chinese Literati is the first complete translation of a classic 17th century Chinese guide to the ordinary objects of everyday life—from trees and birds to windows and tea. Similar to Feng Shui, the principles laid out in this book...
Embroidery in China is a true art form, one that has been practiced for over 2,000 years. In Chinese Embroidery, you'll discover everything from the history of the art to the different schools during different ages and their styles to knowledge about...
Join the fun of celebrating two important traditional Chinese festival Mid Autumn Festival in the authentic holiday atmosphere. The interactive 3D pop-up books bring to life the ancient traditions and legends, allowing children to experience the charms of...
这是一本向新中国成立70周年献礼的主题出版图书。建国70年,国家经济急剧增...
“中国传统节日立体书”系列包括中国三大传统节日:春节、中秋节、端午Ŏ...
Culture In the Festival is a big pop-up book and introduces the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Qixi Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Chongyang, New Year's Eve and major ethnic festivals. Focusing on festivals,...
The book painted and edited by Huang Yongyu includes 138 fables about animals. Each picture is completed with a phrase or passage, either humorous or thought-provoking.From lively images, serious and profound philosophy is revealed....
Why set off firecrackers during the Spring Festival? Why is the Lantern Festival called Lantern Festival? What are the customs of the Chongyang Festival? Gathering traditional Chinese festivals, we will include a variety of festival origins, legends, folk...
The crackling sound of fireworks, the delicious smell of the family reunion dinner, the hustle and bustle of temple fairs – all embody the Chinese New Year, the most important traditional festival for Chinese people when every family hangs lanterns and festoons...
Discover the magic and joy a piece of paper can bring! This handicraft guide book gives step-by-step instructions to make eye-catching books with paper. This book features different craft book ideas, complete with detailed diagrams, written instructions, and...
New Year's Clothing: The Spring Festival is coming. The Chunsheng family is immersed in the joy of the holiday. The mother makes new clothes and prepares New Year's goods for Chunsheng. Chunsheng, who had fallen asleep one night, was awakened by a cry. Who is...
For thousands of years, our ancestors set off beautiful wishes for life and created beautiful and touching legends and customs for each festival. This set of "Picture Book Chinese Story · Traditional Festival" is organized around eight * important...
內容涵蓋15個中國傳統節日主題、11個超震撼立體場景連DIY製作手工、多種翻翻...
Through the Eyes of International Students is a three-volume bilingual series that tells stories about China from the perspective of overseas students. Through these vivid and personal stories, readers can have a better understanding of daily life in China, its...
纸艺因为材料低廉、作品可塑性强、表现力强而风靡全球,它也是一种新型...
In this festive dual-language board book, twelve animals race to see who will represent the Chinese zodiac. In English and Simplified Chinese. Drawing on the myth of the Chinese zodiac, The Animals of Chinese New Year follows twelve animals as they speed across a...
《年兽来了》介绍了中国的传统节日“年”的来历。故事讲述了每到除夕,ñ...
The Chinese-English cultural readers “Through the Eyes of International Students” tell stories about China from the perspective of overseas students. Through these vivid and personal stories, readers can have a better understanding of daily life in China,...
In this step-by-step guide you will find: The basic tools you'll need for watercolor painting Basic watercolor techniques, including proper brush grip, brush movement, applying paint, color mixing, layering and more Illustrated tutorials with clear...
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has helped countless people with their health, and is still widely sought after today—especially by those all over the world who are intrigued by natural healing and healthcare. The culture underlying...
While celebrating Chinese New Year, Baby discovers the science behind lunar phases! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the lunar calendar, the moon's orbit, and the reason the moon seems to change...
It's the night before Lunar New Year, and a little girl is excited for all of the celebrations to come. She's prepared dumplings with her mom, bought a new dress in Chinatown, and even helped scare mythical beast Nian away with her cousins and brother....
Ring in the holiday with some ADJECTIVE firecrackers and COLOR envelopes, and celebrate Lunar New Year with your family, friends, and Mad Libs! Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) is here, and Mad Libs is joining in the celebrations with Lunar New...
It is the must-see, must-do event of the season! Starring Elephant & Piggie and YOU! Draw portraits, design sculptures, create collages, build a Mo-bile, color, puzzle, and go bananas being an artist! It all adds up to your awesome art exhibit at the Museum of...
A moving picture book to read when we’re missing family far away, set during Lunar New Year. It’s Lunar New Year, a time when families come together for a wonderful feast, and a father longs to be with his daughter—but she lives in another...
Interactions between different cultures are inevitably followed by the mutual borrowing of words. On the heels of the increasingly close contacts between China and the outside, and the continual rise of Chinese influence in the world, international...
For a long time, China was an ancient, mysterious country in the eyes of the world. Now, in this age of globalization, China is integrating and becoming more and more open. In the 70 years since 1949, China’s has developed and changed massively. More and more...
This book contains testimonials from more than 40 international students from 30 countries across five continents, sharing their real life experiences and thoughts on six main aspects of life in China: study, daily life, travel, food, entertainment and shopping....
这是一套专为6-12岁孩子打造的节日游戏书,用游戏解读中国传统节日,辅以节...
过年是孩子见到汉字最多的节日,写春联、贴福字,过年是孩子看到汉字最...
This series of Tu'er'ye bookmarks features a unique design in multiple colors. They make a lovely gift for any of your book-loving friends.
故事以除夕为舞台,讲述掉落人间的精灵小福气,在孤单无助的夜里走进一...
The book series includes 8 Chinese traditional festivals, including the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Qing Ming Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival. It gives a detailed introduction to the origins, processes, and evolution of...
关于除夕,孩子们总是有许多问题。除夕真的有“夕”怪兽出现吗?为什么Š...
都说“清明时节雨纷纷,路上行人欲断魂”,清明并非是悲伤的,对于虎子ë...
这是一部传递着中国年特殊味道的优秀作品/选取了*代表性的场景,捏面人、&...
《哥哥赛龙舟》是一个以中国传统节日端午节为背景的绘本故事,绘本讲述...
《喊月亮》是一个以中国传统节日中秋节为背景的故事,故事的主角是在中...
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with this delightful baby board book little ones will adore. The bright and colorful images in this book are the perfect way to discover the new year holiday traditions together. From colorful lanterns, to beautiful traditional clothes,...
When the Opium War broke out in 1840, China entered its period of modern history. After the war, China signed a series of unequal treaties which almost reduced it to a colonized country under Western imperialist powers. Due to aggression from Western powers and the...
新年就是要一家人红红火火地围坐在一起吃饺子、放鞭炮,除旧岁、迎新春...
“我们的节日”是首套大家笔下的节日绘本,邀请国内画风独特的新锐插画ð...
《讲给孩子的中国传统节日...
这是一套给3~6岁孩子的中国传统节日绘本,共6册。每册首先以传统节日的代表...
《团团圆圆中国节日故事》精择非物质文化遗产名录的7大节日:春节、元宵...
Today, there are many gateways to China for the world to observe and experience modern Chinese society and old traditions. Among these gateways, the Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, can be considered a “fast track” to understanding Chinese...
故事从家俊爸爸买火车票开始,一路历经艰辛,先后乘火车、坐长途汽车,...
十二生肖的故事,中华文化经典故事绘本,传统节日文化走进心灵深处。让...
这是一对爱吹牛的年兽兄弟,他们能从海里吹到天上,从玩的吹到吃的,总...
《节日盛宴·画给孩子的中国传统节日》全套丛书共分为4册,选取了春节、...
七只鼹鼠和面、调馅儿、包饺子、煮饺子、和朋友们分享饺子的全程。七只...
你知道春节期间可以做哪些有趣的事情吗?你知道“年”这个怪物怕什么吗ʍ...
《中国传统节日故事》是一套弘扬中国传统文化的绘本,选取了多个经典的...
围绕中国人过年的传统,讲述节日由来和习俗,从腊八开始,直至正月十五...
小男孩最期待過年了,因為有拜拜的食物和豐盛的年夜飯可以吃;到親戚家...
《奶奶的除夕夜》讲述了一个动人的亲情故事:爷爷和奶奶住在一个小山村...
Celebrate Chinese New Year with this sweet story of friendship and family! In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create...
This bilingual color concept book celebrates a rainbow of traditional objects seen during the Chinese New Year. Hóng is the color of explosive firecrackers! Jīn is the hue of lucky coins. Zŏng is the shade of sweet peanut...
Count to twelve with the zodiac animals as they get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year! Sweet, colorful illustrations introduce each of the zodiac animals as they bring special items to the celebration. Xīn Nián Kuài...
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...
《世界历史速记地图》是专门针对学生设计的历史速查速记课桌产品,速查...
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中英双语:全套书均为中英双语制作,满足孩子的双语学习需求...
《中国传统文化剪纸系列绘本》共分为四册,分别为《十二时辰》《二十四...
“剪纸”是大人孩子都喜欢的一种手工活动,只要将一张纸折叠加剪切就能ļ...
380 Children Papercuts 儿童剪纸380例 120 Children Origami 儿童折纸120例 180 Children Colored Clay 儿童彩泥180 例 180 Children Coloring...
中国剪纸技法大全技巧研究教材大全...
本书由著名剪纸艺术家秦石蛟编著,*章以图文并茂形式介绍十二生肖的排序...
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