Status
Available
Call number
Call number
394.261 Dem
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394.261 Dem
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Publication
Crown Books for Young Readers (2003), Hardcover, 24 pages
Description
Examines the customs, traditions, food, and lore associated with the celebration of Chinese New Year.
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Physical description
24 p.; 8.14 x 6.44 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member ebruno
This informative book tells about the Chinese New Year customs. Cleaning, cooking, recieving haircuts, lighting fireworks, and recieving gifts are all part of a happy new year in China.
LibraryThing member ahernandez91
The Chinese New year is celebrated in the Spring for new planting and fresh beginnings. Chinese New Year customs include sweeping and dusting, paying off debts, cooking traditional foods that have meanings, popping fireworks and receiving gifts, and there are lion dances. It is an informational
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book on the Chinese celebration that could be used to show the differences between the American New Year and the Chinese New Year. It could be used around the New Year or it could be used with an American New Year book when teaching a lesson on comparing and contrasting. Show Less
LibraryThing member Katieflu628
This story portrays the facts and traditions for the Chinese New Year. There are cultural relevant pictures with many culture examples. From sweeping the house to lion dances, the Chinese New Year is quite a celebration. The pictures are great support for the culture and theme is catching.
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Pages
24