The Dragon Boat Festival - Hardcover

by Chaodong Li (Editor)

Drumbeats roar, dragon boats race, and delicious sticky rice dumplings await!

Welcome to the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival)--one of the most energetic and exciting celebrations in Chinese culture.

In this vibrant picture book, young readers will discover why people race boats shaped like dragons and why they eat Zongzi (sticky rice treats wrapped in bamboo leaves). Based on the legend of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, this festival is a celebration of history, teamwork, and protection against bad luck.

Perfect for:

• AAPI Heritage Month (May) reading lists.
• Learning about global holiday traditions in Kindergarten to Grade 2.
• Fans of exciting legends and yummy food culture.

Join us on a journey through China's traditions with vivid storytelling and beautiful illustrations!

Author Biography

Li Chaodong, born in 1963, graduated from the Department of History of East China Normal University. He is a famous education publisher in China. He has edited and published more than 50 sets of books. He has won the title of " National Leading Talent in Press and Publication" and " China's Annual Publication Figure." He is the Founding Vice President of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce Book Industry Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Fifth Council of the Books and Periodicals Distribution Association of China.