Books with title China for Children: Bodhi Goes to China

Bodhi Goes to China is a story about a great monk who crossed the Himalayas in his sandals to bring Buddhism to China. He also happened to be the famous headmaster of the Shaolin monastery who gave us the basis of most martial arts today. Bodhi dharma is considered the father of Buddhism in China as well as the father of martial arts around the world. “I have meditated in the cave where he waited for nine years before being allowed in to the monastery. Whoa, what a trip! This is my favorite book!” – Tommy-- Tommy Tong’s epic children’s book series shares ancient China for kids in schools, living rooms and libraries around the world. The series highlights important Chinese facts and historical events from the early days of Chinese civilization to the present. His books are even used to teach Chinese kids English as they learn about their own colorful history and lineage. Did you know that the Chinese New Year celebration starts with the Spring Festival on the Chinese Lunar New year, involves hundreds of tons of fireworks, millions of lion dances, dragon parades and plenty of traditional Chinese food? The party lasts for two weeks and ends with a Lantern Festival in every community. And who better to share the tales of Marco Polo and Kublai Khan for kids? Isn’t it time to teach your young ones a little something about the history of China?

Bodhi Goes to China is a story about a great monk who crossed the Himalayas in his sandals to bring Buddhism to China. He also happened to be the famous headmaster of the Shaolin monastery who gave us the basis of most martial arts today. Bodhidharma is considered the father of Buddhism in China as well as the father of martial arts around the world. "I have meditated in the cave where he waited for nine years before being allowed in to the monastery. Whoa, what a trip! This is my favorite book!" - Tommy

This historically accurate educational series on China for Children is designed to capture the attention of early readers and the parents they are reading to. Worded with little people in mind, the series provides enough nutritious substance to satisfy all ages. Parents, grandparents and even crazy aunt Rose will learn alongside the future of our kind. From the million man-year project in the Great Wall to the 10,000 terracotta soldiers buried with China s first emperor, come explore the history of a nation that had the largest empire in the history of the world, the largest navy ever assembled still to this day, and the greatest economy on the planet just 150 years ago. Tommy Tong brings China to life for your kids as they explore the interesting and exotic land that once called itself The Central Kingdom .