Customer Reviews

One Year in Beijing

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This book is mainly about the holidays celebrated each month in China. I was expecting it to be more about everyday life in the city of Beijing.

A great book to have for those who want to understand holidays and basic customs of China. For approximately age 6 and up, a little advanced for age 5, but still great, just gloss over what is too advanced for now. Fabulous illustrations by wonderful Grace Lin, a very decorated book. I sent this to Kindergarten for my daughter's teacher to review Chinese New Year with the class. I sent in Red Envelopes with chocolate coins and pinwheels and a little card with Sagwa. The kids loved it and the teacher was excited to be offered the opportunity to learn more herself about the holiday and share it with the class.

What a wonderful book. This is our fourth Grace Lin book, and it is currently my two-year-old daughter's favorite. Grace Lin's illustrations are so visually appealing and creative. The book provides great information about various Chinese holidays, Chinese culture, and points of interest around Beijing. This book would make a wonderful gift for a Chinese American child or a child of any background!

One Year in Beijing is a children's picturebook that takes the reader on a month-by-month journey of what it's like to live in China's capital city, as seen through the eyes of an eight-year-old girl. Author Xiaohong Wong grew up in Beijing in the hope that sharing what adolescence in Beijing is like will inspire children worldwide to learn more about what happens beyond their own backyards. Simple, iconic illustrations add a visual touch to the descriptions of seasonal activities in this enriching blend of story and memoir.