Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival celebrated in China and other Asian countries. This year it takes place on September 17. These titles for the youngest readers share information on the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival, as well as show the importance of gathering with family and eating mooncakes on that day.

Mid-Autumn Festival: A Bilingual Book in English and Mandarin with Traditional Characters, Zhuyin, and Pinyin by Lacey Benard & Lulu Cheng. illus. by Lacey Benard. Bitty Bao. ISBN 9781958833469. BL. 
PreS-Gr 2–This board book illustrates the traditional celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival, which includes eating mooncakes, gathering the family, and lighting lanterns. VERDICT This bilingual book can be used for teaching young readers cultural awareness and for sharing with families during the holiday.

Mooncakes: A Bilingual Book in English and Mandarin with Traditional Characters, Zhuyin, and Pinyin by Lacey Benard & Lulu Cheng. illus. by Lacey Benard. Bitty Bao. ISBN 9781958833575. BL. 
PreS-Gr 2–A culinary adventure. Readers will learn the basic skills of making mooncakes and the meaning of the treat. VERDICT Parents and educators will love this book for teaching children about Chinese culture through mooncakes and sharing in family traditions.

Message in the Mooncake by Sapphire Chow. illus. by Xiaojie Liu. Barefoot Bks. ISBN 9798888592281. 
K-Gr 4–The thrilling legendary tale of why mooncakes are traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival comes to life in this colorful picture book. VERDICT Whether enjoyed as a bedtime story or incorporated into educational curricula, this is sure to leave an impression on readers.

The Legend of Chang’e, a Story of the Mid-Autumn Festival by Ling Lee & Eric Lee. illus. by Rachel Foo. Bitty Bao. ISBN 9781958833544. BL. 
K-Gr 3–A beautiful bilingual retelling of the Chinese myth of the moon goddess Chang’e and the origins of the Mid-Autumn Festival. There is just enough information for children who are unfamiliar with the holiday, but the focus on the legend of Chang’e also makes this a great pick for children who already celebrate. VERDICT This vibrant telling of a classic Chinese myth should find a home in most collections.

 Mixed-Up Mooncakes by Christina Matula & Erica Lyons. illus. by Tracy Subisak. HarperCollins/Quill Tree. ISBN 9780063254718. 
K-Gr 4–Autumn has arrived! It is Ruby’s favorite time of year, because her family celebrates two incredibly special harvest holidays: Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. VERDICT Readers will enjoy this book as a bedtime story or as part of an art activity event where they make their own mixed-up mooncakes.

Mooncakes Mean Family by Benson Shum. illus. by author. Penguin Workshop. ISBN 9780593658840. 
PreS-Gr 2–Sisters Jade and Crystal are excited to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with their family. Information about mooncakes and the holiday is included in the text, making this a fun teaching tool for children who are not familiar with the holiday. VERDICT A cute and accessible introduction to the Mid-Autumn Festival.