All About China ─ Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids

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.

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. In All About China, you'll:

• Discover the fantastic Chinese tales about the creation of the earth and the origin of the Moon Goddess
• Delve into China's multifaceted cultural heritage, visit breathtaking places and learn Chinese folk songs
• Take a crack at solving a tangram shape puzzle
• Learn about the twelve Chinese zodiac animals
• Try your hand at making a traditional brush painting of a panda, bamboo and other subjects

All About China is an exciting and captivating introduction to the country, featuring page after page of colorful 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.

Allison "Ai Xin" Branscombe is the Sacramento Regional Coordinator for San Francisco Bay Area Families with Children from China, a nonprofit that supports adoptive families and encourages them to honor their children's heritage. She is also a board member for the Sacramento Chinese Culture Foundation.

Lin Wang attended the prestigious Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in China, and got her MFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. Lin lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children.