Tiny Travelers China (Treasure Quest)
by Steven Wolfe Pereira & Susie Jaramillo
illustrated by Susie Jaramillo, Mei Li & Magali Reyes McDonald
Date: 2019
Publisher: Encantos
Reading level: C
Book type: picture book non-fiction
Pages: 24
Format: e-book
Source: NetGalley
Tiny Travelers is inspired by a world of cultures. The Tiny Travelers “Treasure Quest” Series takes its readers on a fun-filled journey to discover what makes each country special.
Each illustrated spread invites children to discover hidden "treasures" - icons, animals, statues, instruments and more - that make up the rich cultural heritage of each country.
In Tiny Travelers China, readers journey from the Forbidden City to the Wuling mountains. From the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, to the ancient Great Wall of China, tiny travelers will enjoy getting closer to Chinese culture making magical discoveries along the way.
(synopsis from Goodreads)
Like the Mexico book in the same series, this little rhyming picture book is a lot of fun for young would-be travellers. Kids gets to explore some famous places in China, as well as learn about some customs and food. Pronunciation guides are included for some words, although the pronunciation guides almost need pronunciation guides of their own (they're not strictly phonetic and some of the letters have accents... so non-Chinese speakers will probably butcher the words if they try to speak them).
Still, the illustrations are charming and fun, and there's plenty to look at in the pictures. (The page with the food even made me kind of hungry!) I'd recommend this one for kids who enjoy seek-and-find books, as well as readers who like learning about different places around the world.
Thank you to NetGalley and Encantos for providing a digital ARC.
Premise: 4/5
Meter: 3/5
Writing: 3/5
Illustrations: 4/5
Originality: 4/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
Overall: 3.43 out of 5
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