Kids

A stunning, mythology-inspired ode to the places and people who came before us as a girl embarks on her first visit to her mother's hometown in China for Lunar New Year. Little Snow can't remember the last time she was on an airplane, and is afraid of the long journey from her big city to the vast Chinese countryside Mama comes from. To soothe her nerves, Mama tells Little Snow the story of how their ancestors travelled before borders and countries existed--flying through the skies as cranes.

Learn how many different Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year in this book for young readers that reveals why the first new moon of the year is such a culturally significant moment for many countries! This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese Zodiac animals to the details of modern celebrations in busy cities like San Francisco, Vancouver, and London. During today's celebrations, children receive money from their elders in red envelopes and people exchange gifts.

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.

A boy feels his passion for lion dancing re-igniting after the death of his father, and so he decides to join the local junior team, where his ex-best friend becomes his new rival.

Indu, a boy from the moon, feels like he doesn't belong. He hasn't since he and his adoptive mom disembarked from their spaceship--their home--to live on Earth with their new blended family. The kids at school think he's weird, he has a crush on his penpal who might not like him back, and his stepfamily doesn't seem to know what to do with him. Worst of all, Indu can't even talk to his mom about how he's feeling because she's so busy. In a moment of loneliness, Indu calls out to the moon, begging them to take him back.

Eigan's mom talks to Mrs. Connor's class about how the Lunar New Year, Eigan's favorite holiday, is celebrated.

High school senior Valentina adored Valentine's Day until a shocking revelation leads her to believe her love life is cursed, until a Lunar New Year celebration introduces her to charming lion dancer boys and a chance at breaking her family's curse.

Jia, eager to help with Chinese New Year preparations at her family's restaurant, is disappointed when told she is too young until she unexpectedly becomes a vital part of the lion dance performance.

Siblings Lily and Noah help prepare for the Lunar New Year parade and learn about the colorful, traditional lion dance.