chinese new year

Explores the ways people celebrate Chinese New Year and ring in the new spring season.

An introduction to Chinese New Year that discusses the Chinese calendar, parades, special foods, traditions, and more.

Sagwa, a Chinese Siamese Cat, makes a bad bargain with a rat in an effort to make herself look good in front of the people of the palace.

Brings the historical and cultural aspects of the Chinese New Year into focus, and young readers experience the full flavor of an event celebrated by over a billion people in China, and countless others worldwide.

Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks, or give each other gifts. Discover how the Chinese New Year has multiple traditions and can be celebrated in all sorts of way.

An illustrated retelling for young readers of the Chinese folktale about a dragon that threatens a village each spring and Mei, the young girl who is destined to defeat him.

"Introduces Lunar New Year, describing the food, decorations, and activities of the holiday"--OCLC.

"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.

Explores the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year.

Simple text and photographs explore the cultural practices of Chinese New Year.