The official coloring book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Begin your bloom watch with the National Cherry Blossom Festival Coloring and Activity Book. Kids can grab their crayons and color their way around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., and learn about the nation's capital, Japanese history and culture, cherry blossom trees and much more!
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Coloring and Activity Book includes 24-reproducible coloring pages filled with educational facts, trivia and activities. It teaches kids about the Kite Festival, Lantern-lighting ceremony and the 10-mile run. The National Cherry Blossom Festival Coloring and Activity Book is a great educational resource for the classroom, at home, or on the road.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, D.C. The gift and annual celebration honor the lasting friendship between the United States and Japan and the continued close relationship between the two countries.