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Mid-Autumn Festival: A Bilingual Book in English and Mandarin with Traditional Characters, Zhuyin, and Pinyin

by Lacey Benard & Lulu Cheng (text) & illus. by Lacey Benard
Bitty Bao. Jul. 2024. 22p. Board $12.99. ISBN 9781958833469. BL.
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PreS-Gr 2–This board book illustrates the traditional celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival, which includes eating mooncakes, gathering the family, and lighting lanterns. The book is written in English and Traditional Chinese characters with two Chinese phonetics systems. Paper cutout illustrations are beautifully crafted and depict a family of four—a mother, father, and two children—showing that the holiday is about family gathering and unity. The book highlights vocabulary relevant to the Mid-Autumn Festival throughout and includes a map of countries where the holiday is celebrated. Vocabulary and phonetics systems used in this book can serve as tools for readers interested in learning Chinese language, both in written and spoken formats.
VERDICT This bilingual book can be used for teaching young readers cultural awareness and for sharing with families during the holiday.
Reviewed by Anna Ching-Yu Wong , Jul 19, 2024

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