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Mooncakes: 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 9781958833575. BL.
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PreS-Gr 2–A culinary adventure. Readers will learn the basic skills of making mooncakes and the meaning of the treat. The shape of mooncakes is traditionally round, symbolizing family gathering and celebration during Mid-Autumn Festival. Colorful paper cutout artwork is nicely crafted, showing the ingredients and steps for making different kinds of mooncakes. This book is written in English and Traditional Chinese characters with two Chinese phonetics systems. The vocabulary and phonetics system used in this book serve as the learning tools for readers interested in learning the Chinese language, both in written and spoken formats. A mooncake matching game in the back offers additional fun.
VERDICT Parents and educators will love this book for teaching children about Chinese culture through mooncakes and sharing in family traditions.
Reviewed by Anna Ching-Yu Wong , Jul 19, 2024

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