Joanne Mattern begins with interesting information in her introduction to traditional China.  She discusses Chinese cooking and variations of cuisine within the different climates from north to south.  Eleven recipes include rice and noodle dishes, dumplings, desserts, holiday foods, and tea.  Ingredients and instructions are clear.  When adult assistance is indicated, the text is bold.  Ingredients can easily be found in most grocery stores.  There are colorful photographs of each dish.

Directions for creating successful crafts include hints for gathering materials, preparing, and having fun while being creative.  Materials for each craft are common in most homes or easily purchased.  Instructions are fairly clear.  Photo show some steps in the process and the finished product.  However, the instructions for the kite are confusing.  Some materials were listed but not included in the instructions.  Photographs did not show the kite described.  Information about China and the recipes are excellent.  I recommend this book on that alone.  The craft section is weaker, but each craft can be easily managed by grade school aged children.  There is an extensive list for further reading and several internet sites.  This book is a great resource.