The Shanghai World Expo mascot Haibao helps children learn about 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 Chinese Characters. Chinese Clothing introduces the origins, development and essence of Chinese clothing and dress -- Chinese gown, cheongsam dresses, tunic, and more. In simplified Chinese characters and English.
Chapter One：A Bird’s Eye View of Chinese Clothes
The Legend of the Silkworm Lady
The Elaborate and Beautiful Clothing of the Qin and Han Dynasties
The Various and Beautiful Tangzhuang
Paofu and Magua of the Qing Dynasty
The Story of Zhongshanzhuang and Qipao
Chapter Two：Colorful Ethnic Clothing
The Pleated Skirt of the Miao
The Unique Clothing of the Hui’an Woman
The Masculine and Rugged Menggupao
The Embroidered Uyghur Cap
Chapter Three：The Class System in Clothing
The Strict Ranking System of Clothing
The Unique Longpao
“Careful not to Lose Your Wushamao”
The Commoner’s Plain Clothes and the Silk Clothing of the Wealthy
Chapter Four： Magnificent Opera Costumes
Clothing for the Stage
“A National Treasure” Peking Opera Costumes
Chapter Five： Special Attire in Chinese Folk Culture
Elegant Wedding Gowns
The Propitious Little Dudou
Chapter Six：Exquisite and Elegant Ornaments
Traditional Ornaments in the Museum
The Classic and Elegant Pankou
Paperback, Simplified Chinese characters and English, 106 pages, 8.25"x5.75"
