With the help of his popular Uncle Chester, a young Chinese American boy tries hard to fulfill a promise to have firecrackers for everyone on the Chinese New Year in 1954. Includes an afterword with information about the Chinese customs portrayed in the story.
Explores the various traditions associated with Chinese New Year celebrations, describing the food, customs, decorations, and dances Chinese people use to welcome in the new year.
a story of light and kindness : told in English and Chinese
Li, Jian
"Little Mo and her family always compete in their village's annual lantern competition, but this year she has no new ideas and doesn't know where to begin. As a thunderstorm rolls into town, Little Mo finds herself wishing for help in front of a lamp post. Worried that the rain will put the lamp's flame out, Little Mo uses her own umbrella to cover the lamp. Little did she know, an unexpected recipient of her selfless act would guide Little Mo to victory in the lantern competition in return"--Amazon.com.
Readers explore the long history of the Chinese New Year celebration as well as find out about the animals associated with particular years, the food, and ways people still celebrate it today.
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Chinese New Year. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
An introduction to Chinese New Year that discusses the Chinese calendar, parades, special foods, traditions, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
An introduction to Chinese New Year that discusses the Chinese calendar, parades, special foods, traditions, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
