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English books about the Chinese Culture, Chinese Adoption for Kids/Children including Chinese Poetry, Chinese History, and fun books with Chinese Legends
Adoption Books, Chinese, for Children and Adults Chinese Arts and Crafts
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Chinese Arts and Crafts including Chinese Knotting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding, Chinese New Year Projects, Origami, how to books and more.  Great fun for the entire family.  For all ages!
English, Chinese Related, Ages 0-5 English, Chinese Related, Ages 6+
Books in English that are linked to the Chinese Culture with Wonderful Illustrations for younger readers.
Chinese Books
Chinese Folktales and Legends Books Chinese History Books for Children
Traditional Chinese Folktale books From Monkey King to Mulan to the Chinese Zodiac, and why Rat came first.
Some Chinese history for kids:
  • Zheng Le who may have discovered American before Columbus
  • Chinese Inventions, such as gunpowder, the printing press, etc.
  • Chinese immigration to Gold Mountain (America) in 1840's
  • Building of  the Transcontinental Railroad
There are more, so check out this category.

Monkey King Wreaks Havoc in Heaven The Mouse Bride, Hardcover Book A Thousand Peaks: Poems from China
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Monkey King wreaks havoc in Heaven The Mouse Bride - bilingual children's book in English and Chinese Traditional Characters A Thousand Peaks: Poems from China
Bilingual in English & Traditional Chinese
  • Monkey King creates havoc in heaven
  • 500-year old Chinese folk tale that all ages enjoy
For ages 6-9

The mouse leader is searching for the mightiest husband for his daughter,
someone strong enough to protect her and the village from the cat.
  • Story characters are illustrated in detailed Chinese clothing
  • Fun book to read
  • Award winning illustrations
Bilingual in English & Traditional Chinese. Hard Cover.

Chinese Poetry Anthology

Spans 2,000 years--from the Han Dynasty to the 20th century

  • Rhythmic translations capture astonishing beauty of original Chinese poem and history
  • Stories that describe the culture and history that inspired the poet
  • Pinyin and Chinese translations
  • With illustrations
The Mouse Bride, Softcover Book: A Chinese Folktale, Bilingual English/Chinese Softcover The Great Voyage of Zheng He, Bilingual Book The Ballad of Mulan
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The Mouse Bride - bilingual Chinese Folktale children's book in English and Chinese Traditional Characters The Great Voyage of Zheng He The Ballad of Mulan
The mouse leader is searching for the mightiest husband for his daughter, someone strong enough to protect her and the village from the cat. Story characters are illustrated in Chinese clothing. Fun book to read. Award winning illustrations. Bilingual in English & Traditional Chinese. Soft Cover. Bilingual in English & Traditional Chinese
  • Zheng He is the famous Chinese Admiral that lead seven naval expeditions for the Emperor.
  • His expeditions stunned the world with its daring exploration, immense wealth, and military might.
  • large-format book offers an interesting story and unusually good illustrations
Great introduction book for children to learn about Chinese history

Hard Cover
The Ballad of Mulan, based on an ancient poem, describes a heroine disguised as a man replacing her elderly father to fight in the battlefield. Bilingual in English and Traditional Chinese. Hard Cover.
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes Chinese Feasts & Festivals, A Cookbook, English, 144 pages, Hardback The Great Race, The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Dawn Casey, English, Softcover
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Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes Chinese Feasts & Festivals, A Cookbook, English, 144 pages, Hardback The Great Race, The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Dawn Casey, English,  Softcover
Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes.
  • Stories
  • Recipes
  • Activities for Chinese New Year, The Lantern Festival, Qing Ming and the Cold Food Festival, The Dragon Boat Festival, and The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. 

Kids learn More About Chinese Culture through Food!

This Chinese food book has information about
  • Chinese Festivals
  • Favorite food during the festivals
  • Recipes of the favorite food
  • Other traditions during the holiday
  • Activities children can do


  • Race along with Rat, Cat, Ox, Monkey, Dragon and more and discover the fascinating legend of the Chinese Zodiac!
  • A visual treat with illustrations in simple collage designs on acrylic and painted backgrounds
Lucky New Year! With Flaps, Pop-Ups, and More! by Mary Man-Kong, English, Hardcover The Dragon Dance with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, by Moly Reisner, English, Hardcover Happy Chinese New Year, Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, by Moly Reisner, English, Hardcover
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Lucky New Year! With Flaps, Pop-Ups, and More! by Mary Man-Kong, English,  Hardcover The Dragon Dance with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan,  by Moly Reisner, English,  Hardcover Happy Chinese New Year, Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan,  by Moly Reisner, English,  Hardcover
Great book for children who will love to scratch and sniff the sweet oranges. Let them turn the wheel to find their Chinese animal year! Features a colorful and charming Chinese dragon weaving its way through the fun storybook featuring Nick Jr.’s latest hit character: Ni Hao Kai-Lan.
English, Hardcover
It's Chinese New Year and will Kai-lan and her friends perform the Dragon dance? Find out!
Meet Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover Wait, Hoho, Wait! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover Twirly Whirly Flowers with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover
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Meet Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English,  Softcover Wait, Hoho, Wait! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover Twirly Whirly Flowers with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover
This is a fun story, Kai-lan and her friends are putting on a hat parade and you're invited!

Hooray!  Kai-Lan and her friends are building a toy car they can all ride in—but HoHo can't wait until it's finished!

Kai-lan and her friends are spending the day in the garden. Help them paint the flowers in different colors!
Here Comes Mr. Dragon! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover A Gift by Yong Chen, English, Hardcover D is for Dragon Dance by Ying Chang Compestine, English, Softcover
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Here Comes Mr. Dragon! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover A Gift by Yong Chen, English, Hardcover D is for Dragon Dance by Ying Chang Compestine, English, Softcover
Find out where Mr. Dragon lives with Kai-lan and Rintoo!

English, Softcover

A Gift by Yong Chen, English, Hardcover

Amy received a special gift from her Mom's siblings in China.The story succeeds in evoking the importance of meaningful family relationships, especially over a distance.

What could be so special in Amy's gift? Let's find out!
D is for Dragon Dancy by Ying Chang Compestine, English, Softcover

D Is For Dragon Dance is an alphabet picturebook about the theme of Chinese New Year's festivities, from the importance of connecting with family ("G is for Grandma and Grandpa") to New Year's customs.
In the Snow by Huy Voun Lee, English, Softcover Get Dressed with Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover Dim Sum For Everyone! by Grace Lin
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In the Snow by Huy Voun Lee, English, Softcover Get Dressed with Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover Dim Sum For Everyone! by Grace Lin
A mother and son practice writing Chinese characters in the snow. Introduces the characters for ten simple words.


It's time for Kai-lan to get dressed! What should she wear? From the Nick Jr. show, Ni Hao Kai-lan. Just right for young children, Dim Sum for Everyone! celebrates a cultural custom and a universal favorite activity--eating!  Great book!
100 Best Children Stories from China, Vol. 1 More 100 Best Children's Stories from China Ten Mile Day
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100 Best Children Stories from China, Vol. 1 More 100 Best Children's Stories from China Ten Mile Day - Building of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Great Chinese stories to read!
  • Good moral lessons.
  • Encourages child to think about values.
  • Easy to read format
  • Ideal for parent and child to read together before bedtime
English, soft cover
More from "100 Best" Children's Stories from China
  • 8 Chinese stories
  • Endpoints for child to think about moral lesson
  • With free accompanying Lesson Plan
  • Plus, 1 modern story set in Hong Kong

English, softcover

Building of the Transcontinental Railroad that linked the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Over 6000 Chinese worked on it at one point.
China's Bravest Girl, The Legend of Hua Mulan The Making of the Monkey King Happy New Year! Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'Ai by Demi book about Chinese New Year
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China's Bravest Girl cute story of Mulan based on the original poem in both Chinese Characters (traditional) and English with illustrations The Making of the Monkey King
Bilingual in English and Traditional Chinese
Soft Cover
  • The story of Mulan disguised as a man to fight in the battlefield
  • Color illustrations
  • Poem format
  • The story and illustrations will engage the students strongly

Bilingual in English & Traditional Chinese. Hard Cover.

This is the first book of the Monkey King series.
  • The story began at the birth of the Monkey & he was crowned as Monkey King by his fellow monkeys.
  • Anxious to make the enjoyment of his life and his rule last forever, he sets off on a journey to find the secret of immortality.
It is a well known folk tale that all ages enjoy.


A colorful book for children 
  • Learn about the Chinese rituals and ideas to celebrate the New Year
  • Find out the animal zodiac sign based on the birth year.
English, Soft Cover
The Magical Monkey King: Mischief in Heaven by Ji-Li Jian (paperback) Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide To Chinese American Celebrations And Culture Mandy and Pandy say, "Ni Hao Ma?" Board Book with CD
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The Magical Monkey King: Mischief in Heaven by Ji-Li Jian (paperback) Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide To Chinese American Celebrations And Culture Mandy and Pandy say,
  • Join Monkey as he wins his title as King of the Monkeys,
  • Studies with a great sage to learn the secrets of immortality,
  • Even takes on the job as a royal gardener in the Kingdom of Heaven.
This book is an excellent first step into this magical world
Excellent book!
  • The most complete book I have seen on Chinese Culture!
  • Highly recommended.  Covers Chinese Celebrations & Culture A-Z!
Chinese board book for toddlers & babies

Mandy and Pandy play together and learn useful Chinese words.
With CD that has unique pacing that matches toddler abilities.

The real Mandy is a wonderful little girl from China, now living with her family in the US.

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