All About China Stories, Songs, Crafts and More for Kids

Additional Reviews:

"My 5-year-old and I have read many informative books about other countries, but this one—by far—presented the most all-encompassing view of a country…The scope of the book is truly comprehensive—covering geography, government, daily life, food (with recipes!), endangered species and special holidays—among other things!" — Africa to America blog

"Written by Allison 'Aixin' Branscombe and illustrated by Lin Wang, the book gives children a great overview of China and its culture. Given this is an immense topic to delve into, I thought the book did a great job of providing important highlights in a kid-friendly manner. This beautiful 64 page full-color illustrated hardcover book…would make a great gift for not only Chinese-American children, but any child who is curious about the world." — Bicultural Mama blog

"Interested in Chinese culture? This book will take you on a journey across China—from ancient to modern. It gives well-rounded information, and includes Chinese characters and crafts, stories and songs and makes learning about China a family fun time." — Skipping Stones blog

" All About China: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More for Kids is a thorough book giving insight to the history of the county and so much more. " — Portland Book Review

"This is truly a resourceful book on China for young readers and for the whole family." — Miss Panda Chinese Mandarin learning site

"Home sweet home for many, the book is the perfect addition for the family with an adopted Chinese child, or whose family relocated from China and wants to teach their kids about their homeland. The pictures are fantastic and colorful. The language introduction is strong if you want an initial grasp of Mandarin, and the songs are cute, even if your pronunciation is horrible." — Java John Z's blog

"There are stories, songs, crafts, and a ton more in this amazing book, that fits right in with our third grade world cultures and traditions unit we are currently doing. Amazing photos, music, and crafts. Fun games and activities." — Journey of a Substitute Teacher blog

"This is one of those books that has a little of everything! To give you a brief overview, the book is 62 pages of stories, songs, games, crafts and resources! It's one of those books you will refer to as your kids grow -- they might be interested in some of the songs and games when they are young and then will really enjoy the fables, recipes, writing and historic details once they are older. It's a wonderful book for kids ages 7 - 14 years old." — Edventures with Kids blog

"All About China is packed with stories, facts, colorful illustrations on every page, cultural insights, activities and more. You will read fun stories about legends, folk songs and even the origins of the Moon Goddess. You can try to solve a tangram shape puzzle and even learn about the twelve zodiac animals. Whatever desires your child in the subject of culture and history will be found in this book." — Parenting Healthy blog

"Take the whole family on a whirlwind 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." — Kid World Citizen blog

"This wide-ranging introduction to China covers everything from history and geography to etiquette and music, with recipes, games, art projects, and traditional folktales. Large watercolor paintings with informative captions break up the text, and topics frequently shift, making this one ideal for browsers." — School Library Journal

"This is a great activity-filled, information PACKED book that teaches you about life as it is and was in China. It talks about the dynasties of China, daily life in China, games and traditions of China, and much more! There is a huge diversity in the things to read about. Ms. Branscombe has written a wonderful encyclopedia-like resource. Lin Wang's illustrations bring the book to life. They are realistic and captivating. I could see schools or homeschool families using this book to teach a whole unit on China." — This Kid Reviews Books blog

" All About China: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More for Kids, aims to foster appreciation for Chinese culture. [Branscombe] says the diversity of the people and cultures in the Bay Area have helped inform her work" — Publishers Weekly

" All About China is an exciting introduction to all aspects of China—its history, industry, culture and language—on a level that kids will really enjoy. … Any family who is thinking about traveling to China or moving here with kids should certainly have this book in their library. Use it as a primer before you go and refer back to it after youÆve been to deepen your children's understanding of the country." — About.com

"Although it is recommended for children aged 9-12, younger children will enjoy the colourful illustrations and find many sections of interest. This is a fun and informative book that both child and parent can enjoy." — Families with Children from China British Columbia (FCCBC)

"This wonderful resource book touches on a series of engaging topics for young readers and the whole family." — Multicultural Kid Blogs

" 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

"This book truly delivers anything and everything you could want to know about Chinese history and culture. Author Allison Branscombe and illustrator Lin Wang have done a fantastic job creating an engaging book packed with information, fun, and beautiful artwork. […] All About China is the perfect book to anyone looking to spark interest or learn more about the fascinating country! We're so happy to add it to our homeschool book collection and I can already tell that it's one that won't stay on our bookshelf for too long. It will be referenced over and over again throughout the years!" — Life at the Table blog

"[A] very attractive and engaging introduction into the basics of Chinese culture and history. It is excellently illustrated by Lin Wang and published by the high-quality company Tuttle. Even though her target market is young people around late-elementary through middle-school, the book is presented in a manner that is accessible to practically everyone. It is also visually appealing to little ones while an adult reads to or along with, and yet is still filled with enough substance that adults will find themselves interested as well." — TheGardenIsland.com blog

"February 8, 2016 marks the Year of the Monkey! If you're planning your upcoming Lunar New Year celebration, check out All About China: Stories, Songs, Crafts, and More for Kids, an informative book about China and Chinese culture. The book is packed with fascinating tidbits of history as well as a collection of crafts, activities, recipes, and more. The graphics-heavy format makes it entertaining to read for children and instantly accessible for adults. […] Tuttle Publishing has a philosophy of offering books that span east and west. For young readers, All About China is a great, practical introduction to the country. Author Allison Branscombe uses a vivid mix of historical facts, legends, and hands-on activities to share the richness of China." — The Asian Reporter

"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

"This comprehensive book is a real treasure waiting to be discovered and a real treat for both kids and parents alike." — International Examiner

"…an interesting book filled with many activities for children." — Asian Pacific American News & Review

"This book is written by Allison Branscombe, an avid writer and a mother who adopted two children from China. Her thorough research about Chinese culture is impressive. It is a resourceful book that every home and every classroom should have. Good read for ages 3+." — Miss Panda Chinese

"If you want just one book to explore Chinese culture that includes projects, recipes, songs and crafts then this is it. It works on many levels from preschool to high school. You can use the informative text and illustrations as background information, or simply use the art projects, crafts and recipes to dive right for a full body experience. It also works as a crash course for anyone about to visit China as a tourist or to do business." — Pragmatic Mom blog