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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Lunar New Year, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including hanging red lanterns, having reunion dinners, and honoring ancestors, and how it is celebrated in different parts of China and the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history...
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OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
OBD Lunar New Year (February) - YOUTH
OBD Reading Colors Your World Nonfiction - YOUTH
OBD Lunar New Year (February) - YOUTH
OBD Reading Colors Your World Nonfiction - YOUTH
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This bilingual color concept book celebrates a rainbow of traditional objects seen during the Chinese New Year. Hóng is the color of explosive firecrackers! Jīn is the hue of lucky coins. Zŏng is the shade of sweet peanut puffs. Welcome to the festivities of the Chinese New Year, where symbolic gifts, foods, and objects come together in a celebration of beautiful colors. This vibrant, simple, and highly graphic bilingual book is the perfect introduction...
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The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Teaches readers about the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day.
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"From its beginnings as a farming celebration marking the end of winter to its current role as a global party featuring good food, lots of gifts and public parades, Chinese New Year is a snapshot of Chinese culture. Award-winning author and broadcaster Jen Sookfong Lee recalls her childhood in Vancouver and weaves family stories into the history, traditions and evolution of Chinese New Year. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs throughout."--...
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For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the famous Dragon Dance. Fireworks, parades, lanterns, presents,...
12) Chinese New Year
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Presents an overview of Chinese New Year, how people get ready for it and the celebration itself, which includes fireworks, parades, family gatherings, and the Festival of Lanterns.
13) The Nian monster
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Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?
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In Chinese New Year, early readers will learn about this Chinese holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Chinese New Year, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Chinese New Year online using our safe search engine that provides...
17) Chinese New Year
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to the Chinese New Year, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the color red and dragons"--
19) Chinese New Year
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Describes the events that take place during the Chinese New Year and explains how it is celebrated.
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