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.
Find balance and vitality in every season with this go-to guide to ancient Chinese remedies for modern wellbeing.Organised by the five-season cycle of the Traditional Chinese Medicine calendar, support your mind, body and spirit year-round using an all-natural, traditional approach to wellness that seeks to harmonise, rather than optimise. From warming herbal infusions in winter to fight off seasonal colds and winter blues, to cooling foods in summer to balance heat and soothe summer anxiety, explore the element, organ system and common imbalances of the season, and discover practical remedies, recipes and rituals to help maintain and restore harmony, physically and spiritually. Journey through the five seasons: Spring (ruled by Wood): Discover remedies and recipes to cleanse, uplift and support the liver and gall bladder as nature rejuvenates. Summer (ruled by Fire): Find cooling foods, rituals and Qigong breathwork techniques to nourish the heart and small intestine as the season heats and expands. Late Summer (ruled by Earth): Practice grounding tai chi exercises and find gentle recipes to harmonise the spleen and stomach as the warm season begins to turn. Autumn (ruled by Metal): Discover rituals for release, tonics for the lungs and large intestine, and foods that strengthen immunity as nature prepares to sleep. Winter (ruled by Water): Embrace deep rest and restoration with warming broths, herbal infusions and spiritual practices to replenish kidney and bladder energy. Whether you’re seeking natural remedies for everyday ailments, seasonal rituals to uplift your mood and adopt a slower lifestyle, or deeper insight into the wisdom of the five elements and seasons, this book is your guide to reconnecting with the natural world, nourishing your energy and finding balance throughout the year.
