Celebrate Fall with Our Mid-Autumn Festival Book Bundle
It's early September and I'm slightly mourning the end of the summer BUT I'm excited for fall! There's nothing quite like a New England autumn (as long as the weather holds up) - changing leaves, apple picking, and pumpkin spice doughnuts, not to mention the Mid-Autumn Festival and mooncakes!
As a child, I used to dread eating mooncakes - they were so dense and I didn't love the egg yolks. In college, I realized how fun it could be to celebrate with friends, my chosen family, and even introduced non-Chinese friends to the holiday. Plus, now that I buy my own mooncakes, I tend to buy red bean or lotus seed paste mooncakes in (NO EGG YOLKS) Chinatown or Costco and enjoy those a lot more.
I’m so excited to introduce our Fall and Mid-Autumn Festival Book Bundle ($48), three beautifully illustrated Chinese picture books in Simplified Chinese (separate print out pinyin guide included) that bring the magic of autumn and Mid-Autumn Festival traditions to life. You can purchase each book separately, but you'll save if you purchase the 3 book bundle :)
🍂The Leaf Thief (树叶小偷)
Price: $18
This playful story follows a silly squirrel who is convinced someone is stealing his leaves. Determined to solve the mystery, he enlists the help of his friend, Bird, to find the culprit.
Originally published in English and one of my daughter’s favorite books, I was thrilled to discover it professionally translated into Chinese. It’s a whimsical, lighthearted way to introduce fall vocabulary while keeping kids giggling.
🌕 There Once Was a Mooncake Village (从前有个月饼村)
Price: $18
What’s better than mooncakes at Mid-Autumn Festival? In this story, you'll be introduced to all kinds of mooncakes — savory, sweet, and more — as the characters come together to solve a mystery - where did the moon go?
It’s a fun, imaginative read that weaves in Mid-Autumn Festival food and culture, while keeping the story playful and engaging for children. Plus, there's a surprise pop-up feature you won't want to miss!
🥮 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节快乐)
Price: $18
This beautifully watercolor-illustrated story follows a rabbit mom as she gathers the ingredients to make mooncakes for her returning children to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. This story highlights the importance of of family and belonging. It’s sweet, warm, and perfect for bedtime reading.
If you’re looking for a book that combines culture and family themes, this one’s a wonderful addition to your child’s library.
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Price: $48 for all 3 (Ships free in the US)
Each of these books can stand alone, but together they make a festive, seasonal set to help your child learn about Fall and the Mid-Autumn Festival.