Theme: New Year's Day

A New Year’s Reunion

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

Little Maomao’s father works in faraway places and comes home just once a year, for Chinese New Year. At first Maomao barely recognizes him, but before long the family is happily making sticky rice balls, listening to firecrackers, and watching the dragon dance in the streets below. Papa gets a haircut, makes repairs to the [...]

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D Is for Dragon Dance

By Book Importer | Published: February 17, 2011

A is for Acrobats. B is for Balls. C is for Calligraphy. D is for Dragon Dance. From firecrackers to noodles, from red envelopes to the zodiac, young readers are introduced to the exciting traditions of the Chinese New Year.

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A Gift

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Amy receives a gift just in time for Chinese New Year, the most important holiday in the Chinese culture. At this time of year, it’s tradition to spend time with friends and family. Since Amy’s aunt and uncles live in China and are unable to make a new year visit, they have sent their niece [...]

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New Clothes for New Year’s Day

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

The New Year is the start of everything new. A young Korean girl prepares for celebrating the Lunar New Year’s Day, and the book shows a step-by-step description of her dressing in her outfit.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Korea, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment