Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. This engaging book for kids explains the history, folklore, traditions, and customs of Chinese New Year and includes interactiveactivities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.
Families, feasts and fireworks--Chinese Celebrations for Children showcases the rich cultural traditions of China with stories, activities, recipes and more. The charming illustrations of Patrick Yee and informative texts of Susan Nunes conjure up the pageantry and symbolism of China's traditional celebrations--from birthdays and anniversaries to harvest festivals and public holidays. It's a year filled with celebrations on this festive trip to China! Meet the Three Lucky Gods! Make a fresh start at the Spring Festival! Create some bold strokes with calligraphy!
Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long--perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays!
Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Lunar New Year through simple, predictable text and related photos.
Simple text and photographs give young readers an up-close look at Lunar New Year.
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.
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Chinese New Year. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
China's incredible history and amazing advancements make it a fascinating country. Readers will journey from Ancient China to the global trade centers of Shanghai and Beijing. Uncovering the traditions and philosophies of the past will allow readers to understand China's culture today, including the wisdom of Confucius and the importance of family. This book celebrates exciting festivals such as Chinese Lunar New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival, as well as daily life through food, arts, and language.
Explains the significance of Chinese New Year and how to make Chinese New Year-themed crafts out of paper.