Mooncakes

On the night of the Chinese Moon Festival, a young girl eats mooncakes and drinks tea with her parents while they share ancient legends about the moon — a woodcutter, a magical tree, and the Jade Rabbit who lives there.

For families who treasure quiet nighttime traditions, this is a book that turns tea, mooncakes, and moonlight into a doorway for storytelling.

• Big idea: Family traditions are how old stories get passed down, one generation to the next.
• Vibes: Gentle, hushed, and lyrical — like moonlight settling over a table.

• enjoy stories within stories
• are curious about family traditions and festivals
• respond well to quiet, lyrical bedtime reading
• like to ask about the moon and night sky

• Story recall: What did the girl eat and drink with her parents while they watched the moon?
• Imagination: What do you picture when you imagine the Jade Rabbit living on the moon?
• Real-life connection: Does our family have a special night or treat we share together, like mooncakes?
• Curiosity: Why do you think Mama and Baba wanted to tell these old stories about the moon?
• Feelings & connection: How do you think the girl felt listening to her parents' stories under the moonlight?