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category: Children's Fiction 
published: Sep 2013
ISBN:9781459806276
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Mooncakes

by Loretta Seto, illustrated by Renné Benoit

tagged: asian
Description

The lyrical story of a young girl who shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents.

As they eat mooncakes, drink tea and watch the night sky together, Mama and Baba tell ancient tales of a magical tree that can never be cut down, the Jade Rabbit who came to live on the moon and one brave woman's journey to eternal life. With a gentle focus on the importance of family, Mooncakes is both a perfect book for parent and child to read together and an ideal choice for schools and libraries.

About the Authors

Loretta Seto is a fiction writer, screenwriter and playwright. She has been published in Ricepaper magazine and the anthology Strike the Wok. Loretta completed her MFA in creative writing at UBC. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.


Renné Benoit has illustrated many award-winning books, including The Secret of the Village Fool, Lily and the Paper Man, and When-I-was-a-little-girl. Renné works in her home studio in St. Thomas, Ontario.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
3 to 5
Grade:
p to k
Reading age:
3 to 5
Awards
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews

"A cozy family story rooted in tradition."

— Booklist

"This quiet gem will make an effective read-aloud to introduce the Moon Festival and Chinese culture."

— School Library Journal

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