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Lunar New Year

by Natasha Yim
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Lunar New Year, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including hanging red lanterns, having reunion dinners, and honoring ancestors, and how it is celebrated in different parts of China and the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look! infographic introduces the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Lunar New Year using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lunar New Year also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Lunar New Year is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Holiday History

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 1, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9798885244626

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9798885244626
      • File size: 15579 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 560
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      October 23, 2023
      In this survey of preparations and celebrations around the year’s biggest Chinese festival, young Ling opens up this educational picture book with an accounting of the 15 days of Lunar New Year. With grandmother Po Po’s help, “bad luck and evil spirits” are swept away, and Ling and little sister Mei polish the statue of the Kitchen God before brushing his lips with honey. The family also fills the house with blooms, shops for new outfits, and cooks their favorite meals, making enough for departed ancestors to enjoy in the Afterlife, before a family feast begins. Yim discusses the symbolism behind each step (“We eat dumplings for wealth, noodles for long life”), while Wang relays the jovial mood with crisp color-block illustrations in hues of lucky red. The celebrations continue with lion dances and lantern-lighting—with family time at the heart of this thorough holiday accounting. Back matter includes activities and riddles. Ages 5–7.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:560
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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