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In this high-flying bilingual board book, beautifully illustrated kites teach children animal names in both English and Chinese.A tiger pounces across the sky. / 老虎在天空中猛扑。A ladybug takes flight from a leaf. / 瓢虫从叶子上起飞。Colorful, animal kites soar through the air in this beautiful board book. Tot-friendly, bilingual text teaches the youngest kids animal names in both English and Chinese. Perfect for the toddler that loves being outdoors and pointing at new sights.
Animal names and their significance in Chinese culture are explored for young readers in this stunning book. Through the very simple and accessible backmatter, parents and little ones can learn that butterflies are a sign of love, bees signify hard work, and more. Paired with Rich Lo's vibrant digital watercolors, this simple and practical introduction to Chinese animal names and symbolism is irresistible.
A CCBC Choice
About the author
Rich Lo has been drawing and painting since he was a child. When he was seven years old, Rich and his family immigrated to the United States from Canton, China, and settled in Chicago's Chinatown. An accomplished illustrator and fine artist, Rich is the author-illustrator of Chinese New Year Colors and the illustrator of Mountain Chef, which won the Carter G. Woodson Award from the National Council of Social Studies, and Father's Chinese Opera, which was an Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book.
Summary
In this high-flying bilingual board book, beautifully illustrated kites teach children animal names in both English and Chinese.
A tiger pounces across the sky. / 老虎在天空中猛扑。
A ladybug takes flight from a leaf. / 瓢虫从叶子上起飞。
Colorful, animal kites soar through the air in this beautiful board book. Tot-friendly, bilingual text teaches the youngest kids animal names in both English and Chinese. Perfect for the toddler that loves being outdoors and pointing at new sights.
Animal names and their significance in Chinese culture are explored for young readers in this stunning book. Through the very simple and accessible backmatter, parents and little ones can learn that butterflies are a sign of love, bees signify hard work, and more. Paired with Rich Lo's vibrant digital watercolors, this simple and practical introduction to Chinese animal names and symbolism is irresistible.
A CCBC Choice
