Pauli Broccoli and Li Lychee of China: A Global Garden Adventure for Kids About Friendship, China, Mandarin Words, Nutrition, and Trying New Foods ... & Friends: The Global Garden Curriculum) - Softcover

Waites, Birgit

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798161277300

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Pauli Broccoli feels left behind in Tasty Town, USA — until Sojourner, a big blue bird, swoops in with the adventure of a lifetime.

Together they fly across the world to China, where Pauli meets Li Lychee, a sweet and cheerful fruit friend with a bumpy red coat, a bright heart, and a love for sharing his culture. Li shows Pauli the Great Wall of China, glowing lanterns, dragon dances, and delicious foods — and Pauli discovers the joy of making new friends around the world.

Inside, children will discover:

• A heartwarming story about friendship and belonging
• Simple Mandarin words like Nǐ hǎo, Xièxie, and Zàijiàn
• Fun facts about China
• A kid-friendly nutrition lesson about lychee
• A positive message about trying new foods and welcoming new friends

Perfect for ages 4–8, this bright, watercolor-style picture book blends adventure, geography, culture, language, nutrition, and social-emotional learning. A warm read-aloud for families, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, and homeschool lessons.

Pauli Broccoli and Li Lychee of China is Book 1 in the Pauli Broccoli & Friends series. In every book, Pauli travels the world on Sojourner’s big blue back and meets a new fruit or vegetable friend. Next stop: Ecuador!

One broccoli. One big blue bird. A world full of fruit and veggie friends.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798161277300
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 26