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Our Moon Festival: Celebrating the Moon Festival in Asian Communities.
Celebrate the Moon Festival with Our Moon Festival!This vibrant children's book showcases the cultural festivities surrounding the Moon Festival with three exciting stories about diverse families and their unique traditions. This book brings to life the colorful celebrations of Zhong Qiu Jie, Tết Trung Thu, and Tsukimi with vivid illustrations and captivating storytelling. The story will engage children by describing the foods, traditions, dances, parades, and poetry of the Moon Festival. The readers will feel as if they're a part of the festivities as they learn about different cultures and the customs they practice.This book is perfect for both home and the classroom. Written by Yobe Qiu, the same author of the popular children's book Our Lunar New Year, Our Moon Festival is a must-have for children who love multicultural stories and reading about Asian adventures.Pick up this engaging book today and delight your students or children with exciting tales of the Moon Festival!
31 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2020
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August 22, 2021
As I had a former boss who was Chinese and having watched a few movies and read a couple of books that relate to various moon festivals. When I saw this cute picture book come up, I decided to give it a read. This book was so adorable and captured the various Moon Festivals from the Chinese - Zhong Qui Jie, Vietnamese - Tết Trung Thu, and Japanese - Tsukimi. The other thing that was beautiful and colorful and captured the happiness of the families gathering was the beautiful illustrations from Christina Nel Lopez. Each section covers the various foods and traditions from eating mooncakes to lantern lighting for each culture.
If you are wanting to do something different for your family this coming year as it seems like we are in lockdown all over again, then this could be a special celebration to not only teach your children about different holidays and celebrations but also form your tradition of togetherness in your bubbles. Our Moon Festival is the perfect picture book read for children aged 3-6 years old and a great accompaniment film to watch is Over the Moon which is a fun and beautiful enjoyable children's film to watch on Netflix as it features the Chinese Moon Festival.
If you are wanting to do something different for your family this coming year as it seems like we are in lockdown all over again, then this could be a special celebration to not only teach your children about different holidays and celebrations but also form your tradition of togetherness in your bubbles. Our Moon Festival is the perfect picture book read for children aged 3-6 years old and a great accompaniment film to watch is Over the Moon which is a fun and beautiful enjoyable children's film to watch on Netflix as it features the Chinese Moon Festival.
September 6, 2021
The author presents three different cultures celebrating the moon, and the illustrator brings each culture vibrantly to life.
First, we learn about Zhong Qui Jie, the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Many different foods and ways to celebrate are discussed, including Mooncakes, the popular paper lanterns, and the tale of Chang'e, the goddess of the moon.
Next is Tết Trung Thu, the Vietnamese Moon Festival. This festival celebrates the full moon, the harvest, and the opportunity for families to gather together. The celebratory altar is explained along with more food and customs. Everyone enjoys the dragon parade.
The final story is about Tsukimi, the Japanese Moon Festival, which celebrates the harvest moon and is a time for quiet reflection. The rabbit in the moon is a popular tale passed on from one generation to the next. Special foods and tea are eaten to celebrate the moon, especially sweet, soft rice dumplings called Dango.
All cultures need to learn about each other's customs. My grandchildren and I enjoyed learning about the Asian Moon festivals.
My only wish is for a pronunciation guide for unfamiliar words. If you want to be sure you get it right, I suggest getting an audiobook version.
First, we learn about Zhong Qui Jie, the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Many different foods and ways to celebrate are discussed, including Mooncakes, the popular paper lanterns, and the tale of Chang'e, the goddess of the moon.
Next is Tết Trung Thu, the Vietnamese Moon Festival. This festival celebrates the full moon, the harvest, and the opportunity for families to gather together. The celebratory altar is explained along with more food and customs. Everyone enjoys the dragon parade.
The final story is about Tsukimi, the Japanese Moon Festival, which celebrates the harvest moon and is a time for quiet reflection. The rabbit in the moon is a popular tale passed on from one generation to the next. Special foods and tea are eaten to celebrate the moon, especially sweet, soft rice dumplings called Dango.
All cultures need to learn about each other's customs. My grandchildren and I enjoyed learning about the Asian Moon festivals.
My only wish is for a pronunciation guide for unfamiliar words. If you want to be sure you get it right, I suggest getting an audiobook version.
September 10, 2021
Coinciding with harvest time (in the middle of Autumn) when the moon is at its brightest and fullest, the Moon Festival is second only to new year celebrations in importance. Our Moon Festival highlights three different ways that Asian cultures celebrate an important holiday. Through the eyes of three different families -- one Chinese, one Japanese and one Vietnamese -- readers experience the Moon Festival from a child's viewpoint. From tasty foods to family gatherings, special decorations to personal traditions, this important holiday is expressed in colorful illustrations and emotive words.
When I was young, my favorite chapter book series was about cultures around the world. I was fascinated by the way other people lived and I see that same curiosity in children today. Even in our global world, learning about new holidays from a child's perspective is fascinating and a small way that we can promote understanding and compassion in our children. Our Moon Festival is one way that we can share cultural practices around the world. This would be a great addition to classrooms and children's libraries that want to offer creative narratives about different cultures.
A sincere thank you to the publisher and author for a review copy of this book.
When I was young, my favorite chapter book series was about cultures around the world. I was fascinated by the way other people lived and I see that same curiosity in children today. Even in our global world, learning about new holidays from a child's perspective is fascinating and a small way that we can promote understanding and compassion in our children. Our Moon Festival is one way that we can share cultural practices around the world. This would be a great addition to classrooms and children's libraries that want to offer creative narratives about different cultures.
A sincere thank you to the publisher and author for a review copy of this book.
September 22, 2021
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
Our Moon Festival is a unique book because it teaches children how the Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese communities celebrate the Moon Festival. I enjoyed reading this myself because this is all new to me. Features in the book is The Mid-Autumn Festival in Shanghai, The Ťet Trung Thu- The Vietnamese Moon Festival and Tsukimi Japanese Moon Festival.
The illustrations created be Christina Nel Lopez are outstanding, with bright vibrant colors that would catch anyone’s eye on the bookshelves. I love the attention to details in each page of the book. And the way the illustrations to life is amazing. I think it is so neat to teach children about other cultures and their activities and author Yobe Qiu does a fabulous job of showing the details. This book should be in all elementary school libraries and it would be great in any place a child may go. Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu is Five Stars for me.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Our Moon Festival is a unique book because it teaches children how the Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese communities celebrate the Moon Festival. I enjoyed reading this myself because this is all new to me. Features in the book is The Mid-Autumn Festival in Shanghai, The Ťet Trung Thu- The Vietnamese Moon Festival and Tsukimi Japanese Moon Festival.
The illustrations created be Christina Nel Lopez are outstanding, with bright vibrant colors that would catch anyone’s eye on the bookshelves. I love the attention to details in each page of the book. And the way the illustrations to life is amazing. I think it is so neat to teach children about other cultures and their activities and author Yobe Qiu does a fabulous job of showing the details. This book should be in all elementary school libraries and it would be great in any place a child may go. Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu is Five Stars for me.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
September 24, 2021
I was granted complimentary access to Our Moon Festival as part of my participation in a blog tour for this title with iRead Book Tours. Thank you to all involved in affording me this opportunity. My thoughts are my own and my review is honest.
Our Moon Festival is a beautifully illustrated storybook that teaches about various forms of the mid-autumn or moon festival across various Asian countries and cultures, presented as relatives passing on traditions to their youngest family members. This book is sweet, gorgeous, informative, and fun. I can see this book being loved by children of all cultures and valuable in teaching settings.
I do wish a pronunciation guide had been included. I grew up in a host family who took in international students from all over the world but mostly the east Asian countries, so I know what these languages are supposed to sound like, and my English/French/Norwegian reading skills are not producing those sounds when I see some of these transliterated words.
I also wanted to note I was a little surprised when we flipped the page over into the Vietnamese section and suddenly part of the teaching is being done by a blond man named Uncle Keith. It looks like Uncle Keith's wife is the connection to this Vietnamese family and they and their child are visiting family for the holiday, which is cool and I love the understated representation of interracial families and the importance of keeping heritage alive. I was just a little surprise when the white guy goes on to teach his niece/nephew about their own culture? Didn't expect that.
Our Moon Festival is a beautifully illustrated storybook that teaches about various forms of the mid-autumn or moon festival across various Asian countries and cultures, presented as relatives passing on traditions to their youngest family members. This book is sweet, gorgeous, informative, and fun. I can see this book being loved by children of all cultures and valuable in teaching settings.
I do wish a pronunciation guide had been included. I grew up in a host family who took in international students from all over the world but mostly the east Asian countries, so I know what these languages are supposed to sound like, and my English/French/Norwegian reading skills are not producing those sounds when I see some of these transliterated words.
I also wanted to note I was a little surprised when we flipped the page over into the Vietnamese section and suddenly part of the teaching is being done by a blond man named Uncle Keith. It looks like Uncle Keith's wife is the connection to this Vietnamese family and they and their child are visiting family for the holiday, which is cool and I love the understated representation of interracial families and the importance of keeping heritage alive. I was just a little surprise when the white guy goes on to teach his niece/nephew about their own culture? Didn't expect that.
September 29, 2021
Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu was really an interesting book. I did not realize that so many cultures had a mood festival! Yobe Qiu walked through the Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese moon festival and some unique events associated with each festival. I appreciated how she incorporated different elements from each culture and showed how each one was unique.
I loved all the descriptive words and all the different foods from the diverse cultures Yobe Qiu showed in the stories. It was amazing to see the different foods and how each represented a different aspect of the moon festival.
The illustrations were beautiful! I loved the eye-catching designs and how they helped take you through the stories. Plus, the font was easy to read even for a younger age group.
Three things I wish I could have seen, a bit more background on the distinct cultures, the right pronunciations for the different names/ festivals, and a list of recipes in the back of the book as I think it would have been a cool interactive addition to the book.
Overall, a definite 4 out of 5 stars.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
I loved all the descriptive words and all the different foods from the diverse cultures Yobe Qiu showed in the stories. It was amazing to see the different foods and how each represented a different aspect of the moon festival.
The illustrations were beautiful! I loved the eye-catching designs and how they helped take you through the stories. Plus, the font was easy to read even for a younger age group.
Three things I wish I could have seen, a bit more background on the distinct cultures, the right pronunciations for the different names/ festivals, and a list of recipes in the back of the book as I think it would have been a cool interactive addition to the book.
Overall, a definite 4 out of 5 stars.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
September 4, 2021
Are you looking for a book about different Asian cultures and other traditions? I found one that talks about their Moon Festival. It is good to learn about different cultures and not change that culture because we do not like it. We should try and understand it.
“Our Moon Festival” by Yobe Qui is a beautiful picture book about three different families and how they celebrate the Moon and their traditions. The first one is about a Chinese festival and talks about Singapore. The second story talks about the Vietnamese and their lovely traditions. The last story is about the Japanese and how they celebrate the holiday with their traditions.
This book shows and illustrates the holiday; it talks about what is similar and how they are different. The illustrations in the book are displayed well and beautifully. The images are bright and colorful. Great for children and parents to learn about Asian communities and a bit of Asian culture.
Children will want to learn more about these three Asian countries, Japan, Singapore, Chinese, and the culture. Children want to learn about the Moon Festivals. I think they are different but similar. I enjoyed learning about other holidays and the traditions of different cultures. I enjoy learning about the Our Moon Festival.
“Our Moon Festival” by Yobe Qui is a beautiful picture book about three different families and how they celebrate the Moon and their traditions. The first one is about a Chinese festival and talks about Singapore. The second story talks about the Vietnamese and their lovely traditions. The last story is about the Japanese and how they celebrate the holiday with their traditions.
This book shows and illustrates the holiday; it talks about what is similar and how they are different. The illustrations in the book are displayed well and beautifully. The images are bright and colorful. Great for children and parents to learn about Asian communities and a bit of Asian culture.
Children will want to learn more about these three Asian countries, Japan, Singapore, Chinese, and the culture. Children want to learn about the Moon Festivals. I think they are different but similar. I enjoyed learning about other holidays and the traditions of different cultures. I enjoy learning about the Our Moon Festival.
August 16, 2021
Our Moon Festival is a unique children’s book, sharing multi-cultural families observing the moon festival. Zhong Qiu Jie is the Chinese Mid-Autumn festival, Tét Trung Thu is the Vietnamese Moon Festival, and Tsukimi is the Japanese Moon Festival. Each family celebration contains their own cultural foods, traditions, and activities, educating young readers on holiday festivities and customs they may not have previously been exposed to.
I love the diversity and detailed descriptions that highlight each countries unique way of observing the festival. I only wish a pronunciation guide was provided for the Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese words.
This children’s book entertaining, educational, and enlightening.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.
I love the diversity and detailed descriptions that highlight each countries unique way of observing the festival. I only wish a pronunciation guide was provided for the Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese words.
This children’s book entertaining, educational, and enlightening.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.
September 15, 2021
Our Moon Festival: Celebrating the Moon Festival in Asian Communities is a wonderful book for young readers by Yobe Qiu. I found it be a fun and entertaining book to read on learnig about different cultures. I love that it teaches some wonderful life lessons that so many – young or old – could learn from. I thought this was a beautiful and inspiring tale that helps everyone learn to embrace themselves. I am sure many will enjoy reading it over and over again.
Our Moon Festival: Celebrating the Moon Festival in Asian Communities is illustrated by the talents of Christina Nel Lopez. The pictures perfectly follow the story and so vibrant and colorful that hard not to capture one’s eye. The younger readers will be captivated and be able to hold their attention and continue reading to find out what happens all the way to the end.
Our Moon Festival: Celebrating the Moon Festival in Asian Communities is getting a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for young readers who are between the ages of four and nine. I look forward to reading more books like this from Yobe Qiu in the future. This would make a great gift and a wonderful addition to the local or school library and even in a little ones’ classroom for story time. My little one’s elementary school will be so excited when we donate our copy to them.
I received a hard cover copy of Our Moon Festival: Celebrating the Moon Festival in Asian Communities from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
Our Moon Festival: Celebrating the Moon Festival in Asian Communities is illustrated by the talents of Christina Nel Lopez. The pictures perfectly follow the story and so vibrant and colorful that hard not to capture one’s eye. The younger readers will be captivated and be able to hold their attention and continue reading to find out what happens all the way to the end.
Our Moon Festival: Celebrating the Moon Festival in Asian Communities is getting a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for young readers who are between the ages of four and nine. I look forward to reading more books like this from Yobe Qiu in the future. This would make a great gift and a wonderful addition to the local or school library and even in a little ones’ classroom for story time. My little one’s elementary school will be so excited when we donate our copy to them.
I received a hard cover copy of Our Moon Festival: Celebrating the Moon Festival in Asian Communities from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
September 11, 2021
Our Moon Festival is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that shares a glimpse into the moon festival in Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese cultures. The oversize book is easy to share while reading with your children. Multicultural families make everyone feel welcome. The little ones (and us older ones) will get a glimpse into other cultures and may even be curious enough to want to know more. Isn’t that what all us book lovers want, more readers?
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu.
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I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu.
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September 27, 2021
A very well-written picture book with vibrant illustrations, this book is ideal for anyone wanting to find out more about Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese Moon Festivals, and how they are celebrated.
Author Yobe Qui has kept the language simple enough for young readers to follow, whilst at the same time communicating all the essential facts about traditional customs.
Educational and fun, this book celebrates the Moon and teaches about cultural diversity.
Author Yobe Qui has kept the language simple enough for young readers to follow, whilst at the same time communicating all the essential facts about traditional customs.
Educational and fun, this book celebrates the Moon and teaches about cultural diversity.
September 14, 2020
I love mooncake festivals so this was an interesting read. If you want your child to learn about the different ways that mooncake festivals are celebrated around the world, this will be a good primer for them. 😊
September 15, 2020
Learn about the culture
Such a great story! This book will teach your kids about cultures from across the world and just in time for the moon festival! They will enjoy the colorful pictures and will most likely want to try the food mentioned in the book too!
Such a great story! This book will teach your kids about cultures from across the world and just in time for the moon festival! They will enjoy the colorful pictures and will most likely want to try the food mentioned in the book too!
October 1, 2020
Great book👍
I like this book because it’s very understandable and the pictures are beautiful! I learned some
interesting ways that people celebrate Moon Festival between different countries.
I like this book because it’s very understandable and the pictures are beautiful! I learned some
interesting ways that people celebrate Moon Festival between different countries.
January 20, 2021
Amazing book about the moon festival
This book is so amazing and very informative to learning why and how the moon festival is celebrated. I love this book and will remmeber this book always.
This book is so amazing and very informative to learning why and how the moon festival is celebrated. I love this book and will remmeber this book always.
December 14, 2020
Dreamy
This book has such a serene aura to it. The words, illustrations, and continued illusions to the moon were all very soothing.
This book has such a serene aura to it. The words, illustrations, and continued illusions to the moon were all very soothing.
May 27, 2021
3 stories about Asian moon festivals. Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese. Can't wait to share it with my students in the fall.
September 6, 2021
I received a complimentary copy of this book from iRead Book Tours. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
Earth is a big, majestic world-encompassing so many beautiful people and traditions. It’s crucial teachers and parents educate children on different cultures inhabiting it. Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu would be an excellent book to choose for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, May.
In September, you could also read the book to celebrate the different festivals portrayed in the informative but entertaining children’s book: Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhong Qui Jie), Vietnamese Moon Festival (Tết Trung Thu), and Japenese Moon Festival (Tsukimi).
If a child isn’t familiar with the foods listed, this would be an excellent opportunity to introduce new dishes to their diet. After reading Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu, I began looking up recipes for mooncakes (dessert). If my daughter and I can make them successfully, we might hand them out to our neighbors. Who couldn’t use “best wishes for peace, health, and happiness!” 😀
The illustrations by Christina Nel Lopez gave me ideas for art projects. We could make starry night paintings, paper lanterns, or a rabbit (like in Tsukimi). For public and homeschoolers, teachers might have the students write a haiku about the moon. What can I say? The teacher in me always finds ways to expand on a story to fit various subjects. Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu checks off many boxes. If you don’t want to expand on the story, then don’t. Your child will still find it very enjoyable.
My only slight change to the story would be the color choice for some of the text. A couple of lines/words were difficult for my daughter to see and read because the black text blended too much with the background images. Other than that, we found no issues.
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September 20, 2021
"Our Moon Festival" is a illustrated children's book that depicts how the Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese people celebrate the Moon Festival in three different stories. It's written in a manner than it combines all the real traditions and tells it in a whimsical manner.
The book is a wholesome and enlightening experience. As an Asian, I was aware of the festival but hearing the traditions others follow was fascinating. The illustrations are perfect; vibrant and beautiful! It would definitely engage kids. The stories are short but spoken in such a storyteller style that you get the feeling someone is reading them out to you.
The first story is about the Chinese moon festival- Zhong Qui Jie. I googled the mooncakes and oh god they look like art. The Chang'e story who's the goddess of the moon is also a popular folkstory. The second story is the Vietnamese moon festival- Têt Trung Thu which is a celebration of the full moon & harvest. The third story is the Japanese moon Festival- Tsukimi which is a celebration of harvest moon and is a time of self reflection.
So I thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to every mother for their little ones! Thank you @ireadbooktours & @byyobeqiu for having me on the tour.
The book is a wholesome and enlightening experience. As an Asian, I was aware of the festival but hearing the traditions others follow was fascinating. The illustrations are perfect; vibrant and beautiful! It would definitely engage kids. The stories are short but spoken in such a storyteller style that you get the feeling someone is reading them out to you.
The first story is about the Chinese moon festival- Zhong Qui Jie. I googled the mooncakes and oh god they look like art. The Chang'e story who's the goddess of the moon is also a popular folkstory. The second story is the Vietnamese moon festival- Têt Trung Thu which is a celebration of the full moon & harvest. The third story is the Japanese moon Festival- Tsukimi which is a celebration of harvest moon and is a time of self reflection.
So I thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to every mother for their little ones! Thank you @ireadbooktours & @byyobeqiu for having me on the tour.
October 20, 2021
Our Moon Festival is a Fun, Educational Introduction to the Cultural Celebrations. The author does a wonderful job introducing the Moon Festival in different cultures to readers. Simple stories share the celebration through a family in each country featured. The author touches on the highlights of foods and activities important to the festivals in each community.
The Author Creates a Wonderful Launching Point for Families. I love books that help introduce culturally significant foods and activities that families can explore in their own homes or corners of the world. Whether it is making mooncakes or visiting an Asian Lantern Festival in your community--the book gives enough information to grab interest and encourage families to explore and learn.
Would I Recommend Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qui? I enjoy finding and sharing books like this one with readers. The fun illustrations and short, simply worded pages open up a small part of a new world for readers. I would definitely recommend the book to families seeking to explore other cultures.
I received a copy of this book for use in a blog review. All opinions are my own.
September 7, 2022
Our Moon Festival is three stories in one, each following a family in either China, Vietnam, or Japan as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. I really enjoyed getting a glimpse into how different cultures celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. If you don’t know much about the Mid-Autumn Festival, this book won’t be enough to fill you in. But it’s perfect if you want to get a little slice of how the holiday is celebrated in these three countries. All of these cultures gather with family to appreciate the moon, but the foods, the traditions, and even the name of the festival are quite different.
For more books on Mid-Autumn Festival check out my post.
I also have some Mandarin Chinese picks for Mid-Autumn Festival here and other book recommendations on my blog.
For more books on Mid-Autumn Festival check out my post.
I also have some Mandarin Chinese picks for Mid-Autumn Festival here and other book recommendations on my blog.
September 11, 2024
I really loved this book, and it was exactly what I was hoping it would be. It showed how the mid-autumn festival is celebrated in three different Asian cultures. In teaching my kids about this holiday I really wanted to make sure my kids understood that this holiday is celebrated in many countries through out Asia and in ways that are sometimes the same as others and sometimes unique to that country. There are so many beautiful books that highlight the way the festival is celebrated in China, but it was harder to find picture books that highlighted other cultures— enter in this book! It does a wonderful job of showing three different kids celebrating the moon festival in different parts of the world. There’s a cohesiveness to the book that makes it all seem together, but it also does a wonderful job highlighting how traditions can be different depending on the culture even when celebrating the same holiday. It isn’t too long, does a good job teaching without be tedious, and is well-illustrated. It’s great!
August 27, 2021
Based on Asian culture and traditions, these three stories are a wonderful jumping off point to start discussion and further research.
I would have liked a few more details in each story, so suggest any teacher do some pre-redaing and research of their own before presenting this to a class.
This book will pair well with a hands on activity.
The illustrations are beautiful and show some diversity. I wish there was a bit more within the portrayed characters. They do all seem to have similar facial features.
We laughed at the idea of holding one's nose while tasting mooncakes.
I wondered why some mooncakes resembled rabbits and what other flavors might be.
I am curious about the significance of Spirit Money.
Talking about lighting incense for those no longer with us in this life could lead to comparisons with festivals and activities shared with other cultures.
One of my favorite illustrations was the dragon.
Overall a beautiful book. I wish it was longer.
I would have liked a few more details in each story, so suggest any teacher do some pre-redaing and research of their own before presenting this to a class.
This book will pair well with a hands on activity.
The illustrations are beautiful and show some diversity. I wish there was a bit more within the portrayed characters. They do all seem to have similar facial features.
We laughed at the idea of holding one's nose while tasting mooncakes.
I wondered why some mooncakes resembled rabbits and what other flavors might be.
I am curious about the significance of Spirit Money.
Talking about lighting incense for those no longer with us in this life could lead to comparisons with festivals and activities shared with other cultures.
One of my favorite illustrations was the dragon.
Overall a beautiful book. I wish it was longer.
September 15, 2021
Our Moon Festival is a beautiful, bright, lovely children’s book that highlights the Moon Festival that is celebrated by many Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese communities. The illustrations are vivid, grabbing the reader’s attention at each page turn. The descriptions of the festival really create the atmosphere of the celebrations!
My children both enjoyed reading this book. They loved learning about a festival they didn’t know anything about. They both loved the illustrations, and wanted to absorb every inch of the page before I could move on!
This is a book that would be great for classrooms and libraries. I think there is so much to learn throughout the story, and I think it is a wonderful way to provide new experiences for children!
I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
My children both enjoyed reading this book. They loved learning about a festival they didn’t know anything about. They both loved the illustrations, and wanted to absorb every inch of the page before I could move on!
This is a book that would be great for classrooms and libraries. I think there is so much to learn throughout the story, and I think it is a wonderful way to provide new experiences for children!
I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
December 30, 2024
I went into this book expecting it to focus on one Moon Festival tradition, but I was pleasantly surprised to find it covered multiple festivals from different Asian heritages. This approach offered a fascinating look at the similarities and differences between the ways various cultures celebrate the Moon Festival.
The book strikes a lovely balance between being informative and engaging, making it a great read for both children and adults who want to learn more about these traditions. The illustrations by Christina Nel Lopez beautifully complement the narrative, bringing each culture's unique elements to life.
Whether you're familiar with the Moon Festival or discovering it for the first time, this book provides a wonderful introduction to its diverse celebrations. A delightful and educational read!
The book strikes a lovely balance between being informative and engaging, making it a great read for both children and adults who want to learn more about these traditions. The illustrations by Christina Nel Lopez beautifully complement the narrative, bringing each culture's unique elements to life.
Whether you're familiar with the Moon Festival or discovering it for the first time, this book provides a wonderful introduction to its diverse celebrations. A delightful and educational read!
September 15, 2021
I chose to read this book after receiving a free copy from iRead Book Tours. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.
Our Moon Festival is about how the Moon Festival is celebrated in Japan, Vietnam, and China. Each country celebrates the full moon, the harvest, and being with family. Some of the traditions they have are similar, like eating mooncakes, but each Moon Festival is unique to the country.
The text is interesting and the illustrations are beautifully done. This will definitely keep the attention of children and they’ll learn something as they enjoy the book!
Our Moon Festival is about how the Moon Festival is celebrated in Japan, Vietnam, and China. Each country celebrates the full moon, the harvest, and being with family. Some of the traditions they have are similar, like eating mooncakes, but each Moon Festival is unique to the country.
The text is interesting and the illustrations are beautifully done. This will definitely keep the attention of children and they’ll learn something as they enjoy the book!
September 28, 2021
A wonderful book sharing insight into a special Holiday that Asians enjoy. I love how different areas celebrate the moon in different ways. The Chinese have their Mid-Autumn Festival - Zhong Qiu Jie. The Vietnamese have the Moon Festival - Têt Trung Thu. And the Japanese have their Moon Festival - Tsukimi.
Learning about different cultures and their celebrations is extraordinary. I personally had no clue about most of these celebrations, so learning them by reading a book to my son is something special. Each area celebrated in different ways, sharing different things and all joining with family. The illustrations are stunning! Such a great book!
Learning about different cultures and their celebrations is extraordinary. I personally had no clue about most of these celebrations, so learning them by reading a book to my son is something special. Each area celebrated in different ways, sharing different things and all joining with family. The illustrations are stunning! Such a great book!
September 14, 2020
Cute story about traditions
This is a cute story about people gathering to celebrate various events.
The drawings are nice, just not in my favourite style as I prefer handmade watercolours. However, I think most kids will enjoy these paintings.
I would have liked the story more if it had a deeper meaning, some sort of a learning lesson.
As mentioned, the story relates what people do when they get together to celebrate festivals and the moon. It involves the whole family and shows unity which is very nice.
This is a cute story about people gathering to celebrate various events.
The drawings are nice, just not in my favourite style as I prefer handmade watercolours. However, I think most kids will enjoy these paintings.
I would have liked the story more if it had a deeper meaning, some sort of a learning lesson.
As mentioned, the story relates what people do when they get together to celebrate festivals and the moon. It involves the whole family and shows unity which is very nice.
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October 17, 2023This is an excellent book for children to learn about the holiday and how different countries celebrate it. I enjoyed learning about a fascinating culture. I had no idea how the Moon Festival was celebrated. Cultural awareness is essential in this day and age, and these types of materials definitely assist to create a generation. This is an individual read for 4th graders, this will expand their understanding of different cultures.
September 14, 2020
Three stories in one book
The three stories explain the cultural significance behind the moon festivals of different cultures. My kids found the stories to be informative but wanted more action and drama. Overall, a good book to introduce the moon festival celebrations to new readers.
The three stories explain the cultural significance behind the moon festivals of different cultures. My kids found the stories to be informative but wanted more action and drama. Overall, a good book to introduce the moon festival celebrations to new readers.
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