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Name: Round Is a Mooncake
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Roseanne Thong

In "Round Is a Mooncake," a young Chinese‑American girl wanders her urban streets, noting the roundness of a bicycle, the rectangle of a sign, and the square of a window. As she catalogs these everyday forms, she is gently reminded of her cultural heritage through subtle references to Chinese motifs and family traditions. The book blends playful observation with a quiet celebration of identity, inviting children to see geometric shapes both around them and within themselves.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Roseanne Thong

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