Kids and Teens
Round is a Mooncake by Grace Lin
A little girl’s urban neighborhood becomes a discovery ground of things round, square and rectangle in this lyrical picture book. Most of the objects are Asian in origin, other universal: round rice bowls and a found pebble, square dim sum and the boxes that the pizza comes in, rectangular Chinese lace a very special pencil case. Bright, whimsical art accompanies the narrative rhyme and a short glossary adds cultural significance to the objects featured in the book.
$14.95
Item Code 102787
Sumi-E Board
This small kit contains a sumi-e board, whose unique design allows any young scholar to practice calligraphy with water and brush on its surface. The water will evaporate so the board can be used endlessly. This gift includes a sheet of Chinese characters to practice and a small brush.
$13.95
Item Code 105209
Love Chop with Ink and Stand
Seal carving can be traced back more than 3,000 years into China’s past. This fine art combines calligraphy and sculpture. The seal featured here is made from Shou Shan soapstone, found only in Fu Jian Province in China and is packaged in a delightful silk box. Use this unique chop to seal an envelope or sign a piece of artwork, this is a wonderful gift for the young scholar in your life.
$19.95
Item Code 105411
Plush Panda in Red Silk Purse
It’s hard to resist plucking this ultra soft panda from its cozy brocade carrier to play with. We know this adorable panda will be a favorite traveling companion of your young one.
$12.25
Item Code 106002
Plush Panda with Bamboo
These soft animals are too cute to pass up. In size, they are 9.5’’ long.
$12.25
Item Code 105999
Lion Puppet
Take in this charming marionette lion puppet. Lion dancers lead the procession at many Chinese festivals and celebratory events. Bring their joyous movements into your own home.
$24.95
Item Code 105897
Peggy Goldstein Book
The Chinese language uses pictures, called characters. With Long Is A Dragon, you will learn to write and read more than 75 words in Chinese. It’s fun and easy!
$17.95
Item Code 102612
Wooden Puzzle
The Garden now carries a number of 3D ‘construction’ puzzles including this wonderful bat. Give the young engineer in your life a gift sure to entertain. Each puzzle can be taken apart and re-constructed or glued together and painted.
$5.95
Item Code 104706
Mahjong Set
The game of Mahjong can be traced back more than two thousand years into China’s past. It’s played today in countless variations all over the world. Mahjong will surely be a new found favorite in your friend’s or family’s game collection. The Garden’s gift store carries a number of mahjong sets, informational books and mahjong inspired jewelry – the perfect gifts for any gaming enthusiast. This complete set even includes a brief guide to the game.
$29.95
Item Code 105885