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A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese NewYear, written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin.'Twelve animals, one for each year, each one with their ownspecial powers.It all started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.'Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anneis so excited! As her family start decorating the house, there's a knock on thedoor... her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived!They start their celebrations with a traditional meal filled withfish for good luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for blessingsand a WHOLE chicken. Then after dinner Nai Nai tells the storyof how Chinese New year began, with the Great Race!Join Mai-Anne as she learns about twelve animals and theirspecial powers in the story of how Chinese New Year began! A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning ofChinese New Year and family traditions for little onesA love letter to all the grandparents in the worldFeatures some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especiallycurious minds about Chinese New Year, including different countries'traditionsIllustrations of China Towns around the world on the first andlast pagesWritten and illustrated by two brilliantly talented Asian women

A beautiful new edition of retellings of classic folktales,myths and legends from China, Korea, Japan and beyond.Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac,explore the history of major festivals and meet legendary figures- such as the famous Hua Mulan - in this beautiful collectionof folktales richly retold for young readers by Eva Wong Nava. Includes 18 East Asian folktales, myths and legendsin a perfect, child-friendly package.Part of the ScholasticClassics collection: introducing generations of book loversto timeless stories, repackaged especially for younger readers.Features traditional favourites, including the widely popularstory of Mulan and the fairy tale of Chang'e, Hou Yi and the rabbitin the moon, featured in the animated film On the Moon.

The Jade Emperor is desperate - the animals on Earth are bickering, and the humans are unhappy. Loong the dragon has an idea: a great race, where the fastest and cleverest creatures earn a place in a new zodiac. But when Zao Jun steals Loong's idea, the race begins under false pretences. Can Loong make his voice heard? This KS2 reading book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: • Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions• Independent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently• Rise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently. How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary, strengthen their comprehension skills, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

Get more children reading more! This KS2 pack of 6 fiction and non-fiction books from the Readerful Independent Library is for children at Oxford Reading Levels 14 and 15, aged 8 to 9 years, to read independently. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions Independent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently Rise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently. How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. - Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and fluency, strengthen their comprehension skills, and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

A stunning gift title exploring the magical creatures of the Chinese zodiac and the ancient traditions and mythology around Lunar New Year.Immerse yourself in the magical origin stories of all the creatures that populate Chinese astrology and find out about their unique characteristics and talents. Discover how the tenacious rat became the first sign of the zodiac and how the Lunar New Year is celebrated by over a billion people!This visual feast of a book explores the twelve magical creatures of the Chinese zodiac, explores the traditions of Chinese New Year and explores how it has been celebrated over millennia.

“Honest and sensitive, full of warmth and humanity. A great starting point for discussing the weekly schedule with a little one.” BookTrust"A tender tale to help little ones master the days of the week—and find a way to savour each one." Kirkus Reviews“With gentle, inclusive storytelling, this delightfully sweet book is a joyous read for little ones.” Inclusive Books for ChildrenWhether it’s wiggling on her cosy Wednesday with Mama, visiting the library with her childminder on Thursday, making origami cranes with her grandparents on Saturday or scooting in the park with Daddy on Sunday, this little girl cherishes the time she spends with all her caregivers.Through the eyes of a creative and curious child, this is an uplifting look at the familiarity and anticipation of a daily routine which shares a positive experience of growing up with separated parents. No matter who this little girl spends time with, she is loved by all the special people who take care of her.

A stunning, silver-foiled keepsake retelling of the Chinese myth behind the Mid-Autumn Festival: of Chang'e the Moon Goddess, the Moon Rabbit, and an immortal destiny. The ultimate picture book for young fans of fantasy, romance and magic.Eva Wong Nava’s evocative and lyrical version of this legend in Chinese mythology has been brought to life on the picture book page with breathtaking beauty by Jason Chuang, the artist behind the covers of Sue Lynn Tan's Celestial Kingdom series including the instant Sunday Times Top 5 bestseller: Daughter of the Moon Goddess."A serenely told story depicting lush and magical scenes befitting the grand legend." Kirkus Reviews"A beautiful, necessary addition to collections." School Library Journal"Dreamlike... A delightful book for readers any time of the year." Booklist"Luminous blossom- and cloud-woven illustrations... a classic-feeling work of Earth and sky." Publishers WeeklyBefore moon-gazing, lighting lanterns and enjoying mooncakes, Meilin asks her mother to tell her, once more, the story behind the Mid-Autumn Festival – the story of Chang’e and the moon rabbit; a tale of nine scorching suns, a brave archer, an ancient queen, an elixir of life and a doomed love. Readers will be captivated by this story which inspired one of the most significant festivals in Chinese culture, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival.

A stunning keepsake re-telling of the Chinese myth behind the Mid-Autumn Festival. This captivating picture book tell us the story of Chang'e the Moon Goddess and the Moon Rabbit – a tale of love, immortality and magic.The ultimate picture book for young fans of fantasy, romance and magic, illustrated by the artist behind the Celestial Kingdom series by Sue Lynn Tan.Before moon-gazing, lighting lanterns and enjoying mooncakes, Meilin asks her mother to tell her, once more, the story behind the Mid-Autumn Festival – the story of Chang’e and the moon rabbit; a tale of nine scorching suns, a brave archer, an ancient queen, an elixir of life and a doomed love. Readers will be captivated by this story, which inspired one of the most significant festivals in Chinese culture, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival.

Meet Siti Hasmah, a little girl, who wants to be a journalist, in a period when not every girl was sent to school. Watch what happens to her, her family, and country when World War II strikes. Walk in her footsteps as she graduates from university and goes on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. See what she finally ends up becoming.The Woman Who Shaped Asia series aim not just to educate but also to motivate. These stories celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women from the region. Their remarkable strength in the face of adversity and sheer determination make it possible for their dreams to be fulfilled, no matter how big! They remind our young readers that great things are accomplished by people who were once little, just like them.Related Link(s)

Meet Siti Hasmah, a little girl, who wants to be a journalist, in a period when not every girl was sent to school. Watch what happens to her, her family, and country when World War II strikes. Walk in her footsteps as she graduates from university and goes on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. See what she finally ends up becoming.The Woman Who Shaped Asia series aim not just to educate but also to motivate. These stories celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women from the region. Their remarkable strength in the face of adversity and sheer determination make it possible for their dreams to be fulfilled, no matter how big! They remind our young readers that great things are accomplished by people who were once little, just like them.Related Link(s)

SHORTLISTED FOR THE INCLUSIVE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AWARDSCelebrate the power of love, family bonds, the memory of traditions and sharing truly delicious food with this stunningly illustrated hardback picture book, jacketed with gold foil. "This beautiful, lyrical picture book offers a heartfelt story of empathy, centred on a little girl’s love for her grandma and their shared ritual of making dumplings." Inclusive Books for Children“Demonstrates how love and rituals can help people through difficult times. A beautiful depiction of Chinese family life and culture.” BookTrustA little girl is shown how to make dumplings by her grandma and they absolutely love the ritual of cooking together: We roll. We fill. We pinch and pleat. We cook! When Grandma gets sick, the little girl takes her turn to make dumplings and help soothe her grandma back to wellness – channeling as much love and comfort as she can into her cooking. Luckily, delicious homemade dumplings hold a lot of goodness inside.Drawing from her own Chinese heritage, author Eva Wong Nava shows, with lyricism, warmth and poetry, how cooking provides children with a sense of connection to their family, as well as a feeling of community, and how making food can be a hugely healing process. With stunning detailed illustrations from Natelle Quek, this is a delicious celebration of a book for any time of year.

Can you make a face with vegetables? How do you paint a dream? This bright and busy book provides a fun first look at art concepts, and is jam-packed with things for busy little fingers to try!This vibrant little book is the perfect introduction to modern art for children aged 4-6. Featuring 10 need-to-know movements from Pop Art to Surrealism, learn all about each one and its defining characteristics, before trying your hand at creating your own! Paint like Picasso, colour like a Cubist and mark-make like Monet.WINNER of the silver award at the Right Start Awards 2022!