chinese new year

"It's Lunar New Year, a time when families come together for a wonderful feast, and a father longs to be with his daughter--but she lives in another country. As he imagines how his daughter is spending the festivities, he recalls fond memories of time spent with her, feeling a sense of loss and dislocation. While he misses her deeply, he also recognizes her need to move away, grow up, and become herself. New Year is a stunning portrait of leaving home, finding independence, and loving those who are many miles away. At a time when so many families are unable to gather together, readers will relate to the universal message of missing our loved ones and dreaming of being together again"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to the origins and celebratory traditions of Chinese New Year, discussing the story, celebration, food, zodiac, and other related topics.

Colorful illustrations and photographs describe the celebrations, decorations, and foods that commemorate Chinese New Year.

"Spending Chinese New Year with her friend Tiger, Maisy learns about traditional symbols, shares a delicious cultural feast and exchanges lucky red hongbao envelopes before listening to a story about the holiday and staying up late to watch a fireworks display"--OCLC.

"Li and his classmates celebrate the Chinese New Year by creating masks of their favorite animal from the Chinese zodiac, but which animal should Li choose?"--OCLC.

"It's Chinese New Year and Grandma has a special present for her family: a rooster to make into delicious soup! But when her granddaughter, Xiaoyue, meets the rooster, she begs to keep him as a pet. Together, Grandma and Xiaoyue take the rooster on a journey through the city to ring in the New Year"--Provided by publisher.

"A girl longs to return to the Chinese island where she was born to look for dragons. Her dream finally comes true when her family returns to celebrate Chinese New Year. The girl helps her grandparents prepare for the holiday and then joins in on the big holiday parade. When night falls, she goes out with her grandfather in a boat and finally learns about the secet of dragons"--OCLC.

"While celebrating Chinese New Year, Baby discovers the science behind the lunar calendar and the phases of the moon"--.

"Chinese New Year is an important holiday not just in China but also in many other places around the world, including the United States. Readers discover the . . . ways this celebration of new beginnings is honored"--Provided by publisher.

"It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can't wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-m?, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all, she loves spending time with her family"--Provided by publisher.