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Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"When the calendar changes from one year to the next, people like to celebrate! But there's more to New Year's than counting down to midnight. Find out why the calendar starts on January 1, and learn about people from other parts of the world who have brought there own calendars and New Year's traditions to America."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Many cultures had their own way of counting the year before the western calendar became accepted around the world. The Chinese New Year, one of the biggest holidays in modern China, is based on an ancient lunar calendar. Readers explore the long history of this celebration as well as find out about the animals associated with particular years, the food, and ways people still celebrate it today. Amazing full-color photographs show off the fun of the...
85) New Year's Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Garrard Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[1964]
Language
English
Description
Traces the origin of the custom of celebrating New Year's Day and tells how it is observed in many parts of the world.
86) Chinese New Year
Author
Series
Publisher
Chouette
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Caillou celebrates Chinese New Year with his friend Sarah and her family, and gets to meet a real dragon.
87) Chinese New Year
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Explores the cultural practices of Chinese New Year.
88) New Year
Author
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
Describes how countries around the world traditionally celebrate the New Year, including rowdy parties, special feasts, and spiritual ceremonies and covering such countries as Brazil, China, and England.
89) Chinese New Year
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Each year, communities all over the world celebrate Chinese New Year. They welcome the New Year with parades, dragon dances, family dinners, and other activities. Many of these traditions grew out of Chinese folk religion and early New Year celebrations. This title explores how these ancient customs developed over time and became part of the modern holiday people celebrate today."--
Author
Publisher
Jade Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"It is Hong's favorite time of the year. His whole family celebrates. It is the Chinese New Year. In this beautifully illustrated book, children aged 2 to 6 will follow Hong as he and his family prepare for and celebrate the Chinese New Year. They will also enjoy reading the story behind the most important festival in Chinese culture. Written in English and Chinese, Chinese New Year Wishes is perfect as an early reader or to read aloud."--Page 4 cover...
93) Chinese New Year
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Chinese New Year is an important holiday not just in China but also in many other places around the world, including the United States. Readers discover the bright and beautiful ways this celebration of new beginnings is honored with the help of clear, concise main text and fun fact boxes. They can then see for themselves how much they've learned by taking an achievable quiz. Colorful photographs of Chinese New Year celebrations are paired with charming...
94) Chinese New Year
Author
Publisher
Scobre Educational
Pub. Date
c2017
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn all about this holiday: its history, its culture, and the reason it is celebrated."--P. [4] of cover.
97) Chinese New Year
Author
Publisher
AV² by Weigl
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Introduces the traditions of the lunar New Year as the holiday is celebrated by people of Chinese origin and provides instructions for creating a variety of holiday-themed crafts, including a diorama, lucky money envelopes, and a lantern.
Author
Publisher
Xulon Press
Pub. Date
©2014
Language
English
Description
"Written more than twenty-four years ago, but never published, this unusual picture book about the New Year is sure to become a holiday classic. Not only will children enjoy hearing the story and looking at the pictures, but parents and grandparents will love reading it as they help their little ones share in the excitement of "b-ringing" in the New Year."--Back cover
99) Chinese New Year
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explains what Chinese New Year is and why it is celebrated.
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