What this book is about
One glowing lantern. One nervous little girl. One unforgettable festival. Mei has waited all year for the Festival of the Long Boat. The village is filled with colourful lanterns, joyful music, delicious food and a magnificent dragon boat shining on the river. But when Mei is chosen to carry the first lantern, excitement quickly turns into fear. What if she drops it? What if she trips? What if everyone sees her make a mistake? With the support of her friend Raju, her grandfather Ah Kong and the people of her village, Mei discovers that courage does not mean feeling no fear. Courage means taking a step even when your heart feels nervous. Festival of the Long Boat is a warm and visually rich children’s story about bravery, friendship, tradition and the power of community. Inside this book A complete illustrated children’s story Colourful festival and river scenes A gentle lesson about courage Themes of friendship, family and belonging Child-friendly storytelling Beautiful full-page illustrations A meaningful story for bedtime or classroom reading Perfect for Children ages 4–9 Parents and grandparents Bedtime reading Primary school classrooms Teachers discussing courage and community Young readers who feel nervous trying something new Product details Format: Digital PDF Length: 42 pages Language: English Delivery: Instant download Brand: LearnStack Kids Website: www.learnstack.co.i n