The Little Zongzi Picnic

Written by Charlotte Chang and Paul Chase

Part of the English-Chinese Bilingual Kids' Books series

Three friends discover the joy of sharing during the Dragon Boat Festival.

25 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In Happy Valley, three friends embark on a delightful journey, each crafting a unique zongzi to share. As they wander through vibrant landscapes, they learn that sharing food enriches their celebration. This bilingual tale invites young readers to explore Chinese culture and the traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival, blending colorful illustrations with themes of friendship and sharing. Will their picnic bring them closer together? Discover the sweetness of cultural exchange and the joy of giving in this charming story perfect for bilingual families and multicultural classrooms.

From the publisher

Celebrate the joy of the Dragon Boat Festival with Libby, Milo, and Gobo in this warm and adorable bilingual picture book adventure!In Happy Valley, three little friends each prepare a special zongzi to share - sweet red date zongzi, shiny peach crystal zongzi, and tasty red bean zongzi. As they travel through flower-filled paths, shady trees, and soft green grass to visit one another, they discover that sharing food makes every celebration even sweeter.Written in both English and Chinese, The Little Zongzi Picnic / 快乐谷的粽子节 is a fun and gentle way for young children to explore Chinese culture, learn new vocabulary, and enjoy the traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival.Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, bilingual families, language learners, and multicultural classrooms, this cozy story combines colorful illustrations, lovable animal characters, and meaningful cultural traditions in a way young readers can easily enjoy.Perfect for: - Bilingual English Chinese books for kids- Dragon Boat Festival books for children- Chinese culture picture books- Preschool and toddler bilingual books- English Chinese learning books for ages 0-8- Books about friendship and sharing- Asian holiday books for kids- Read-aloud bedtime stories- Chinese festival books for multicultural familiesThis heartwarming bilingual picture book is filled with friendship, celebration, sharing, and delicious zongzi fun!

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