The monster, Nian, is terrifying local residents on the coldest day of the winter. How do people scare the monster away? How do they embrace new beginnings? This lively tale shares the origins of Chinese New Year and the ways you can scare away the loneliness monster...
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Welcome the new year by enjoying the entertaining adventures of The Year of the Dog! Born on New Year's Day, the puppy Daniel explores the world with Lin the little girl next door, and learns how to become "man's best friend." Growing up is full of...
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In large-print type, these curriculum-related titles introduce the origin of a holiday and its celebration in the U.S. In noting modern-day activities associated with Thanksgiving, the author cites the annual Macy's Parade, local and national football games,...
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This beautiful book introduces 12 traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival, nine Statutory Festivals such as National Day, and 21 minority festivals such as the Water-Splashing Festival of Dai. Each festival description is accompanied by colorful...
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Disappearing customs are a fact in modern living. Often, what remains of an ancient tradition is a dish or a confection. In Chinese culture, the link between the past and present is never more evident than at festival time. Rituals, feasts, and specialties mark...
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A Chinese-American family invites their good friends the Sanchez family, to celebrate with them the Chinese New Year. Nico, one of the Sanchez kids takes the reader through the magnificence of the celebration as he takes pictures of everything he finds interesting,...
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2019 is the Year of the Pig! Born on New Year's Day, the piglet Patricia explores the farm with her parents and Farmer Wu. Growing up is a learning process, as Patty gets advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, as...
A classroom story comes alive in the art room as children decorate dragons for Mei Lin's birthday. An excellent choice for storytime, the text features just a few lines per page and many fun sounds - from the Birthday Dragon's "boink-boink eyes" and "ricky-rack back"...
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Ever wondered why your Chinese neighbors hang characters upside down on their door in February? Packed with color photos, this helpful book reveals the history and traditions associated with Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). Use it as a guide in planning your...
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Chinese New Year: Festival of New Beginnings takes you right into the heart of the lunar new year celebration. Highlighting the holiday's history and modern celebrations, it explores the cultural roots of the holiday. Ages 7-10.
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What kid doesn't love a celebration? Introduce the children in your life to the excitement of Chinese New Year, the first day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. With its illustrative photos, large type, repetition of phrases, and clearly written...
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2020 is the Year of the Rat! With his parents' blessing, the baby rat Ralph investigates the village with his new friend, the boy Bing. But being accepted isn't as easy as Ralph would like, especially since some of his hereditary habits are hard to break. But...