Discusses the history of the Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated

A Chinese American family prepares for and celebrates the Lunar New Year. End notes discuss the customs and traditions of Chinese New Year

"Kids count from one to ten as they learn about the history, symbols, and customs of Chinese New Year"--Provided by publisher

Provides information about the origins and customs of the Chinese New Year, ideas for celebrating this holiday, and instructions for making holiday banners, a dragon streamer puppet, and a ribbon lantern

For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the famous Dragon Dance. Fireworks, parades, lanterns, presents,...

"Zhao Di and her friends are excited to go out at night with their paper lanterns and celebrate Chinese New Year. Each holding a unique colorful lantern with a lit candle inside, they admire the breathtaking colors while doing their best to avoid the wind and the sneaky boys in the village. Every night, until the fifteenth day of New Year, Zhao Di and her friends take part in this fun tradition, experiencing the thrill of nighttime in their village....

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Chinese New Year. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Explains some historical facts surrounding the Chinese New Year celebrations and tells about the festivities, dragon parade and fireworks that are a big part of this celebration for world-wide Chinese people

"In this festive, dual-language board book (English and Simplified Chinese), twelve animals race to see who will represent the Chinese zodiac."--