Take a trip to Vietnam without a passport in this latest addition to the globe-hopping All About series.Author Phuoc Thi Minh Tran and illustrators Thi Hop Nguyen and Dong Nguyen open a window onto a nation they know intimately in this lavish exploration of Vietnam. The nation's rich history, colorful culture and diverse ethnic groups spring to life thanks to the charming full-color drawings and striking photographs.
This book starts with a brief look at the nation's history, from the ancient kings to the tumultuous war years. From there, present-day Vietnam comes vibrantly alive, as young readers:- Tour the teeming streets of Hanoi to the red and white sand dunes of Mui Ne. Cross the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang at night, illuminated with 2,500 red lights, and visit the early morning fish markets of the central coast
- Use the recipes to make authentic dishes, for a taste of Vietnam: Mung Bean Sticky Rice and Three-Colored Salad
- Hear popular folk tales and legends told to Vietnamese children&;"The Legend of the Areca Nut and the Betel Leaves" and "The Carp That Wanted to Become a Dragon"&;and sing the beloved folk song "The Rice Drum"
- Learn how to ring in the new year with Tet, as well as the Cold Food Festival, the Double Feast Festival, Feast of the Wandering Souls, the Moon Festival, the Kitchen God Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival
- Learn the language, including greetings, nonverbal forms of communication and the proper way to say good-bye
- Join the Trong Com dancers in their vibrant four-color dresses as they clap each end of the cylindrical wooden drums slung over their backs
Take a memorable trip to a dynamic nation from home. Kids will get an inside look at a country and culture that is different from their own, while learning through fun, hands-on activities. This multicultural children's book is perfect for story time at home or in a classroom, and is one children will come back to time and again.
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"The All About Asia series is the children's version of a folklore handbook, a user-friendly encyclopedia, a DIY manual for experiencing an Asian country's culture from a youth's point of view." AsianFortuneNews.com "This book shares the creation legend of Vietnam as well as magical creatures, information about the land and about the language. It also gives a brief history of Vietnam. [ ] The book shares some of the special things about different parts of Vietnam. It has beautiful photographs from all over Vietnam." Crafty Moms Share, blog "Check out All About Vietnam: Projects & Activities for Kids and your kids will delight in the fun activities and colorful illustrations.[ ] I highly recommend this entertaining and educational book to kids and their families to learn about another culture." San Francisco Book Review
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People of the Mountains and the Sea |
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A Brief Look Back in Time |
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Let's Make a Dragon Puppet! |
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Learn a Little Vietnamese |
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Let's Explore Viet Nam's Old Imperial Heartland |
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It's Time for Tet in Sai Gon! |
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The Bamboo Tree with 100 Knots |
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Birthdays, Weddings and Other Special Events |
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Let's Make Two Delicious Dishes! |
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Four Mythical Vietnamese Animals |
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Viet Nam's Native Wildlife |
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Favorite Children's Games |
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Let's Play the Dragon--Snake Game |
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Let's Make a Beaded Dragonfly! |
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The Areca Nut and the Betel Leaves |
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Vietnamese Customs and Etiquette |
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The Palm Leaf Hat & Long Dress |
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Let's Make a Jumping Fish! |
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Have You Tried These Fruits? |
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Fold Your Own Paper Lotus |
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My Favorite Places in Viet Nam |
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Goodbye and Come Back Again! |
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Websites and Book to Explore |
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Phuoc Thi Minh Tran is the first Vietnamese librarian in Minnesota. A respected storyteller and a 2016 Minnesota State Fair Blue Ribbon author, she shares her knowledge of Vietnamese culture at cultural events, storytelling programs, conferences, libraries, universities, colleges and schools throughout the state and beyond. Her previous book, Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories, won the Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award, the Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award, and the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.
Thi Hop Nguyen and Dong Nguyen are the talented illustration team behind Tuttle's award-winning Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories and My First Book of Vietnamese Words: An ABC Rhyming Book of Vietnamese Language and Culture. They live in California.
