Awards
- Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Multicultural Nf Teen/YA) 2015
- Commended for Moonbeam Children's Book Award (Multicultural Nonfiction) 2015
Overview
Take the whole family on a whirl wind tour of Chinese history and culture with this delightfully illustrated book that is packed with stories, activities and games. Travel from the stone age through the dynasties to the present day with songs and crafts for kids that will teach them about Chinese language and the Chinese way of life. All About China is the next best thing to being there! China is the world's largest and most populated country boasting thousands of years of history, tradition and culture. All About China is an exciting and captivating introduction to the country, featuring page after page of colourful illustrations, interesting stories, amazing facts, cultural insights, engaging activities and much more. Young readers will embark on a fascinating journey through the many faces of this country, meeting its people and examining its landscape, culture and historical tapestry.
Full Product Details
Author: Allison Branscombe ,
Lin Wang
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.595kg
ISBN: 9780804841214
ISBN 10: 0804841217
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 11 November 2014
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
All About China gives a wonderful overview of what it is like to live in China. The book is full of information, stories, crafts and recipes. In the beginning the reader is introduced to two Chinese children who share their lives throughout the book. [ ] Like all of Tuttle Publishing's books, the pages are beautiful. They are full of pictures to give the child a full understanding of what it is like. It is full of information including history, geography, government and more. Crafty Moms Share blog
All About China by Allison Branscombe is a nice book to be introduced to the huge culture that is China. [ ] It is a good book for kids to read to know about a lot of different aspects of China. If you are trying to write a report about China for elementary school, or just want to learn a little bit about a lot of different aspects of China, this would be a good book. San Diego Book Review
An eye-popping journey for kids of all ages--and grown-ups too. Enjoy this beautifully illustrated, information-rich ride through centuries of Chinese festivals, food, family and fun--and so much more. --Melissa Ludtke, Producer, Touching Home in China
All About China gives a wonderful overview of what it is like to live in China. The book is full of information, stories, crafts and recipes. In the beginning the reader is introduced to two Chinese children who share their lives throughout the book. [...] Like all of Tuttle Publishing's books, the pages are beautiful. They are full of pictures to give the child a full understanding of what it is like. It is full of information including history, geography, government and more. --Crafty Moms Share
Author Information
"Allison ""Ai Xin"" Branscombe is the Sacramento Regional Coordinator for San Francisco Bay Area Families with Children from China and edits the newsletter for its Northern California chapter. Branscombe is a board member of the Sacramento Chinese Culture Foundation. Lin Wang attended the prestigious Guangzhou Academy of Fine arts in China to study oil painting and received her MFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. She has illustrated many books for children and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children."
