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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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National Geographic
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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,...
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"Explosive firecrackers are red! Lucky coins are gold! Sweet peanut puffs are brown! Welcome to the festivities of the Chinese New Year, where gifts, foods, dancers, and flowers come together in a riot of beautiful colors! This vibrant and simple bilingual book is the perfect introduction to color words and to one of the world's biggest holidays. Happy New Year!" -- page [4] of cover
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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.
10) Lunar new year
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Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Introduces Lunar New Year, describing the food, decorations, and activities of the holiday.
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Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Dedham's AANHPI Heritage Month List (Children's Titles)
Dedham's Lunar New Year List (Children's Titles)
Dedham's Lunar New Year List (Children's Titles)
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"THE TRAY OF TOGETHERNESS is a celebration of a culturally specific experience that also speaks to the universality of having family traditions and the specialness of that connection. In Flo Leung's heartwarming, food-focused story, a young girl helps her multi-racial family prepare their Tray of Togetherness as part of that evening's Lunar New Year celebration. And her exuberance for the task at hand will have readers - whether familiar with the...
15) Lunar New Year
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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This fun first look at Lunar New Year is the perfect holiday treat for little learners.
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Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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Introducing toddlers to one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, the dragon, this exciting board book celebration of Lunar New Year shows all the wonderful ways they interact with the world around them and all the amazing attributes they have.
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Bitty Bao, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. Celebrating Chinese New Year is a bilingual English and Mandarin Chinese book that introduces the various traditions that take place - from buying new clothes to special foods and decorations. Children will enjoy seeing different family members preparing for and celebrating the holiday together, and the included family tree is a great visual for teaching the names of different family...
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