Patrick Yee – illustratör

**A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection****Winner of the 2023 BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD in the Chinese Culture Activity Books category from Creative Child Magazine**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 and symbolism of China's traditional celebrations—from birthdays and anniversaries to harvest festivals and public holidays.It's a year filled with celebrations on this festive trip to China!Meet the Three Lucky Gods!Make a fresh start at the Spring Festival! Create some bold strokes with calligraphy! Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Learn about the lion dance and the legend of Nian! And many more holidays, stories, recipes, events and activities! Experience these traditions and more in this fascinating book, which features exciting activities and stories— from money-filled red envelopes given during the Lunar New Year to making mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival! Chinese Celebrations for Children explains why in China there's always a good reason to celebrate!

Chinese Myths and Legends is a wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality and love. More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Chinese Myths and Legends also explores the historical impact and roots of each tale, inviting you and the children you love to fully enjoy the many layers of meaning contained within them. The included pronunciation guide as well as information for further reading makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians and parents.

**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal**Every culture has its own unique favorites folktales, and discovering them offers a fun and meaningful way to learn about life in other parts of the world. Asian Folktales for Children brings together 7 delightful folktales from across Asia—including Korea, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, China and Thailand.These stories have been passed down for generations from grandmothers and grandfathers to their grandchildren, sitting around the hearth or at bedtime—stories full of wonder, wisdom, and adventure.These timeless tales introduce young readers to brave animals, clever tricksters, magical brushes, and heartwarming lessons; the stories include:Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along (Korea)Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo (Philippines)The Mousedeer Becomes a Judge (Indonesia)Liang and His Magic Brush (China)The Lucky Farmer Becomes King (Thailand)The Clever Rabbit and Numskull (India)The Crane's Gratitude (Japan)Perfect for reading aloud or independent reading, this beautifully illustrated multicultural collection sparks imagination and opens doors to cultures across Asia.

This beautifully illustrated multicultural children''s book showcases many of the stories and fairy tales from Asia. For thousands of years, parents around the world have been telling their children stories; at bedtime, over the dinner table, and around the fire. Each country has its own set of fascinating tales, which are especially enjoyable for children to discover. Asian Children''s Favorite Stories is a marvelous collection of 13 beautifully told folktales from eight major countries in Asia-China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Open the pages of this fascinating storybook to introduce your child to the wonders of Asia-and the joy of finding new favorites for story time or bedtime reading. Asian children''s stories include: The Waters of Olive Lake—CHINA Why Cats and Dogs Don''t Get Along—KOREA The Clever Rabbit and Numskull—INDIA The Crane''s Gratitude—JAPAN Why the Tapir Has No Tail—MALAYSIA Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo—PHILIPPINESAnd many more! The Children''s Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children''s books in this series include: Indian Children''s Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children''s Favorite Stories, Japanese Children''s Favorite Stories, Singapore Children''s Favorite Stories, Favorite Children''s Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children''s Favorite Stories, Korean Children''s Favorite Stories, Balinese Children''s Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children''s Favorite Stories.