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by Mei Su (Author), Ruiling Zhang (Illustrator)
A colorful adventure about teamwork, kindness, and the joy of flying kites! It is a perfect windy day for flying kites. Meiduo'er and Nannan are excited to visit the beautiful lake to watch the colorful kites dance in the sky. But when a little boy named Ajie loses his precious Butterfly Kite, the fun turns into a rescue mission! Will they be able to find the lost kite? Join these young friends as they explore the stunning landscapes of ancient China, solving problems together. The Butterfly Kite at the Taihu Lake features: Vibrant Illustrations: Brings the beauty of Chinese landscapes to life. Social-Emotional Learning: Teaches children about helping others and making new friends. Cultural Discovery: A perfect introduction to Chinese traditions for young readers aged 5-7. Ideal for parents and teachers looking for multicultural picture books that celebrate friendship and nature.
Author Biography
Su Mei is a member of the China Writers Association and director of the China Society for the Studies of Children's Literature. She now teaches at Soochow University. Su has published over six hundred fairy tales and more than sixty story collections. Her math and science fairy tale picture books have been exported to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and other countries. Many of her works have been selected for Chinese textbooks for kindergartens and US elementary schools. Su is the winner of many awards, including the " Second China Children's Book Gold Award," etc. Zhang Ruiling is a professional illustrator and picture book painter. Born in Heze, Shandong Province, Zhang studied at the Department of Design at Shandong College of Art and the Department of Photography at Beijing Film Academy. Her published works include I Have a Date with Zhuangzi, etc. Zhang was the winner of the " 2012 Bing Xin Children's Book Award."
