Kids

A girl and her family prepare for and celebrate Chinese New Year.

A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of Chinese New Year.

Presents background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.

Presents six stories from China, each with an introductory essay that discusses the myth, legend, or tradition that inspired the story.

After chasing the special rice cake, Nian Gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded.

A family prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year and looks forward to the good luck they hope it will bring.

Frightened into sleeplessness by the noisy celebration of the Chinese New Year, a young girl takes comfort in her grandmother's soothing story of a dragon, a mother's sorrow, and Buddha.

Relates how the Jade Emperor chose twelve animals to represent the years in his calendar. Also discusses the Chinese calendar, zodiac, the qualities associated with each animal, and what animal rules the year in which the reader was born.

Depicts a San Francisco boy and his family preparing for and enjoying their celebration of the Chinese New Year, their most important holiday.

Examines the customs, traditions, foods, and lore associated with the celebration of Chinese New Year.