chinese new year

"The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with young Xingling! But Xingling is clever and thinks quickly to outwit him with Chinese New Year traditions"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the customs of the Chinese New Year for each letter of the alphabet. Includes text and illustrations about the good-luck traditions that are part of the holiday, such as children writing characters, getting their hair cut, eating noodles, and honoring their families.

A bilingual introduction to colors as seen in the firecrackers, gifts, foods, dancers, and flowers of Chinese New Year. Includes information the traditional items in the backmatter.

Pedro attends a colorful parade with his friend Katie Woo and her family to celebrate Chinese New Year, but when Katie goes missing Pedro is ready to come to the rescue.

"Just before Chinese New Year, Dandan discovers that her family is moving to America, far away from her best friend Yueyue; before they leave Yueyue gives her a stack of red paper and a spool of string so she can share the art of paper cutting with Americans--and when Chinese New Year comes around again Dandan remembers Yueyue's gift and introduces her new friend Christina to this ancient art"--OCLC.

"Follow the three little pigs as they learn a valuable lesson in telling the truth when they prepare for Chinese New Year, the most important traditional holiday in Chinese culture"--Back cover.

"An introduction to the Chinese New Year, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the color red and dragons"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about Chinese New Year, explaining what it is, how it began, and how it is celebrated.

"It is the eve of Chinese New Year. Lanterns are hung in the shopping malls of Singapore and Yao is preparing to wake the ancient sky dragon, Shen Long, from his year-long sleep. From the moment Shen Long opens his great amber eyes and unfurls his silver-blue tail, Yao will be propelled on a magical journey through the skies of Singapore to battle the bad luck of the previous year and usher in the good. Will he succeed? Will his grandfather watch over him and protect him from harm?"--OCLC.

A boy and his grandmother wind their way through the streets of Chinatown, enjoying all the sights and smells of the Chinese New Year's Day.