Download or read book Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival written by Sanmu Tang and published by Shanghai Press. This book was released on 2010-09-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these charming volumes, Little Mei asks her grandfather about each of the four different Chinese celebrations represented. He tells her the stories of Nian and the monster Xi (Chinese New Year); Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who loved his kingdom (Dragon Boat Festival); the Jade Emperor of Heaven who ordered the earth to be destroyed by fire (Lantern Festival); and Hou Yi who shot down the suns (Mid-Autumn Festival). In Celebrating the Dragon Boat FestivalLittle Mei wants to know why she must wear a special scented pouch to ward off the evil spirits. Grandpa tells her the story of Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who loved his kingdom. Includes a quick recipe for zongzi, sticky rice balls wrapped in reed leaves.

Download or read book Our Double Fifth Celebration written by Yobe Qiu and published by Yobe Qiu. This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the fifth day of the fifth month, there is so much to celebrate! Boats race to the beat of the drums in the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Japanese carp flags wave in the wind for National Children's Day. And women soar on the swings during Dano in Korea. In this third book in the Asian Holidays series, children will learn about the different foods, festivals, and family customs that make the Double Fifth celebration special.

Download or read book My Dragon Boat Festival written by Bing Ge and published by Reycraft Books. This book was released on 2021-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year a boy and his parents travel back to their hometown to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. It's a wonderous time for the boy, as he learns Chinese traditions from his grandparents. He always leaves with only one wish--to return next year.

Download or read book Red Eggs and Dragon Boats written by Carol Stepanchuk and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes four major Chinese festivals and a party for a baby, with stories, customs, holiday food recipes, and illustrations by a variety of folk artists.

Download or read book Celebrating Dragon Boat Festival written by Eugenia Chu and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 10Have you heard of the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Double Fifth Festival? Do you know why people eat sticky rice dumplings, called zòngzi, or race dragon boats during this holiday? This engaging nonfiction book answers these questions and more by introducing young readers to the history, folklore, and customs of this unique traditional holiday. Learn and have fun with the interactive activities for kids to celebrate at home and in their communities. ¿Step into History: Discover the rich history and less-than-happy origin stories of the Dragon Boat Festival, tracing back over 2,000 years. ¿Explore Festive Traditions: From dragon boat racing and making special herb sachets to standing an egg on its end and sharing special bracelets, kids will learn how the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in different ways. ¿Engage in Joyful Activities: Get ready to join the festivities with a treasure trove of recipes and activities for children to enjoy, like making your own zòngzi and paper boats!

Download or read book Dragon Boat Festival Wishes written by Jillian Lin and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join this year's Dragon Boat Festival celebration on June 25, 2020! Our family is excited, especially Baba. He has been training for today all year. It is the Dragon Boat Festival. In this beautifully illustrated book, children aged 2 to 6 will follow Ying and Han as their family prepares for and celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. They will also enjoy reading the story behind this important Chinese celebration. More interesting facts and questions for discussion are included at the back of the book. Written in English and Chinese, Dragon Boat Festival Wishes is perfect as an early reader or to read aloud.

Download or read book Chinese New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival written by Meg Jones and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FESTIVAL FUN FOR THE EARLY YEARS introduces a range of multicultural celebrations into the Foundation Stage setting. Share two Chinese festivals with the children in your setting. For Chinese New Year, make paper lanterns, bake fortune cookies and dance like lions| For the Dragon Boat Festival you can learn to count in Chinese, hold a dragon boat race and have a yin yang celebration.

Download or read book Our Double Fifth Celebration written by Yobe Qiu and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story highlights different families and their diverse traditions as they observe the Dragon Boat Festival in China, Dano day is Korea and Children's day in Japan! In all three stories, children will learn about foods, traditions, dances, parades, and poetry involved in the celebration. Just like "Our Lunar New Year," and "Our Moon Festival" by the same author, readers will be so captivated by the celebrations that they will feel part of holiday too!

Download or read book The First Dragon Boat Festival written by L Sam Zhang and published by First Chinese Festivals. This book was released on 2023-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dragon Boat Festival celebrates the first Chinese poet, Qu Yuan. And before the poet came along, this Chinese holiday was all about getting rid of creepy crawlies at the beginning of summer! Come explore the many traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival. Along the way, you may learn a few Chinese words and get to know some interesting historical figures. For more books in The First Chinese Festivals series, go to LSamZhang.com.

Download or read book Dragon Boat Festival Traditional written by Lacey Benard and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragon Boat Festival is a cultural summer event that both children and adults look forward to, especially for the dragon boat races. Our book, Dragon Boat Festival, shows children the various traditions that take place while preparing for and celebrating the festival with their family in both English and Chinese. Children and adults alike will be delighted to uncover the shapes found in various elements of the dragon boat festival commonly seen items as they turn each page. The book is full of eye-catching and simple pictures that improve observation skills, build vocabulary, and encourage reading. Our Dragon Boat Festival book squeezes in lots of extra learning opportunities and skills, such as learning new facts about Dragon Boat Festival, traditions and customs that take place when celebrating, as well as learning about shapes and their characteristics in both English and Chinese.

Download or read book Dragon Boat Festivities written by Lulu Cheng and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about shapes and lines while celebrating the dragon boat festival.

Download or read book Celebrating Festivals With ElenaisHappy Dragon Boat Festival Elena written by Stevens Written by Dingli (author) and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dragon Boat Festival Wishes written by Jillian Lin and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dragon Boat Festival written by Lulu Cheng and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about shapes and lines while celebrating the dragon boat festival.

Download or read book Awakening the Dragon written by Arlene Chan and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007-04-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world. Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it’s customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival.

Download or read book Moonbeams Dumplings Dragon Boats written by Nina Simonds and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spectacular fireworks, silk lions dancing through the streets, sumptuous family banquets - these are the hallmarks of Chinese New Year. Now, discover how to bring this splendid celebration, and others, into your own home. In this glorious collection, bestselling cookbook author Nina Simonds joins with Leslie Swartz and The Children's Museum, Boston, to offer festival lore, traditional stories, delectable recipes, and engaging activities that will inspire you to enjoy a full year of Chinese holidays. Try such treats as golden New Year's dumplings or tasty moon cakes. Build a kite at Qing Ming or a miniature dragon boat for the Dragon Boat Festival. Share the stories of the greedy Kitchen God or the valiant imperial warrior Hou Yi. Whether your family ahs embraced these holidays for generations or is introducing new traditions, Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats offers exciting ways for the whole family to celebrate year after year, presenting background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.

Download or read book Dragon Boat Festival written by Lacey Benard and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For families looking for a fun book about shapes that captures their bitty babes' attention and teaches them shape names and characteristics in two languages, all while celebrating Chinese culture! Learn about shapes while celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival! Dragon Boat Festival is a cultural summer event that both children and adults look forward to, especially for the dragon boat races. Dragon Boat Festival is a bilingual Mandarin-English book that highlights the various traditions that take place while preparing for and celebrating the festival. Children and adults alike will be delighted to discover the shapes found in commonly seen items from the Dragon Boat Festival as they turn each page. The book is full of eye-catching and simple pictures that improve observation skills, build vocabulary, and encourage reading. Dragon Boat Festival also squeezes in extra learning opportunities and skills, such as new facts about Dragon Boat Festival, traditions and customs that take place when celebrating, as well as shapes and their characteristics in both English and Chinese. Parents will adore this eye-catching bilingual Mandarin-English read due to its effortless integration of Chinese culture and traditions paired with a very kid-friendly topic and festival. The simple and cute artwork is engaging for all, making learning about shapes and reading so much fun!