All Across China

by Ellen Weisberg

The third book in an exciting new Children’s Geography series, “All Across China,” provides a tour of China’s 34 provinces, municipalities, and other regions. As with “Friends and Mates in Fifty States”(Galde Press) and “All Across Canada” (Chipmunkapublishing), Ellen Weisberg, Ph.D. and Ken Yoffe, M.D. once again provide an entertaining and educational way for the whole family to learn about one of the world’s most important and interesting countries. Using the mnemonic devices of clever rhymes and naming characters after the provincial capitals, “All Across China” also includes endless fun facts and charming artwork to answer such questions as:
--Where are the Terracotta Warriors?
--What do they mean by Sichuan, Hunan, and Cantonese food?
--Where can one see the Great Wall of China?
--What do Xi, Dong, Bei, and Nan mean?
China is the world’s fourth largest country and, with over a billion people, has the largest population. It is full of breathtaking mountains and rivers, fascinating animals and crops, and many different cultures and languages. Join Cai, Na, Ning, Song, and dozens of their friends on a trip All Across China!

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Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

All Across China by Ellen Weisberg and Ken Yoffe is another interesting book where four loving friends - Ning, Cai, Na, and Song - take readers on a journey through the thirty-four provinces, municipalities, and other regions of China. At each stop, along with the specialties of the place, they also introduce readers to a new friend. This entertaining and exciting way of learning about new countries and places is very educational and informative to all readers, young and old alike. China with its mountains and rivers, different cultures, and farming will definitely encourage readers to learn more about the country and its people.

There is a lot one can learn about China by reading this book. The illustrations and rhyming verses make it even more interesting, and they give clarity to what the authors are trying to convey. All school and public libraries should have a copy of this book as it can be used as a reference guide too. These kinds of books will encourage young readers to explore new destinations and travel to various places. It also captures the diversity of the country.

Books like this are good for children to make learning fun and interactive. It's not only a good bedtime storybook, but can also be used for read aloud sessions in classrooms and school libraries. It is also helpful to teachers and educators to teach kids about new places, cultures, and history in an enjoyable way. It's an excellent idea to bring out books like this on different places.

84 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book that came up on my Facebook memory page that was not posted on my Goodreads reviews. I am now bringing it here.

Who wouldn’t want four friends as your tour directors across China?

Ning, Cai, Na and Song are available to take readers across China’s thirty-four provinces, municipalities, and other regions in this fun and fact filled illustrated guided tour.

Each page provides interesting information on the types of animals, or foods or mineral resources that are popular in that area.

There is so much to learn for kids and adults, that it makes for a great reference tool, as well.

This is a wonderful donation by the authors to our Little Free Library Shed.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adventures! New places!
Thank you for the lovely donations to our lending library, The Book Dragon of Illinois River Ranch Oklahoma! They will enrich our community!