Book excerpt: Paper-folding, also called origami, is popular among children all over the world. With this origami book, you can now use origami to celebrate festivals and present well wishes. Inside you'll find 30 simple and fun paper-folding projects including: Chinese zodiac animals such as the dragon, horse, and pig. Festival-related items such as the lion-dance in the lantern-show festival and a necktie for the Father's Day. Objects representing well wishes and greetings such as a peach to wish someone a long life and a calabash or bottle gourd to present a wish. Other objects with Chinese flair such as a folded fan and panda. Illustrations and explanations in this book are clear and the steps are easy to follow. These projects will help you get to know more about Chinese culture. Work together with your children to bring these Chinese-inspired paper projects alive!