Mao Mao and the Nian Monster
Written and Illustrated by Anna Zech
This book is a delightful interactive kindle picture book for young children seeking to explain some of the traditions of Chinese New Year,
Mao Mao is an adorable panda bear who lives in a bamboo forest. She loves to play with her human friends who live in the village nearby. But the inhabitants of the village were fearful of the Nian who came out after dark to plunder their livestock and food. Once the sun set, the entire village barricaded themselves inside their homes. When Mao Mao’s grandma gives him some books to read, he discovers that monsters are afraid of loud noise, bright lights, and the color red. So Mao and his friends outfit the village with all three of these elements. Mao and his friends come upon Nian while playing in the forest one day. They find out that Nian is more like them than they thought. Will the villages and the Nian find a way to coexist after all?
The simple text and beautifully done illustrations will assist preschoolers and primary school age children in understanding some of traditions involved in the celebrations of Chinese New Year. This book is an excellent choice for a teacher exploring multiculturalism or a parent’s bedtime story.
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4 responses to “CHINESE NEW YEAR FOR LITTLE ONES”
Catherine Johnson
February 26th, 2015 at 17:54
Cute story!
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ajschildrensbooks
February 27th, 2015 at 22:07
Interactive books are so fun! Thanks for sharing :).
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bamauthor
February 27th, 2015 at 23:00
This one is really adorable and so informative for little ones.
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bamauthor
February 27th, 2015 at 23:01
Not your usual monster story…..
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