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Chinese New Year! According to the Chinese calendar, the New Year does not begin on January 1, but on the day of the first new moon of the first month. This year, January 26 is the first day of this major celebration that traditionally does not end until 15 days later. It is also known as the Year of the Ox because the Chinese calendar is divided into 12 parts with each part being represented by a different animal. It is said that you share the characteristics of the animal of the year you were born. What animal sign are you?
 | This Next New Year
By Wong, Janet S.
Choi, Yangsook
2000/09 -Frances Foster Books
0374355037Check Our CatalogCCBC Choices - 2001
A young boy looks forward to celebrating the Chinese New Year, known as the Lunar New Year which is a time of hope. He and his two friends discover that it is not only the Chinese who enjoy celebrating the holiday. Full-color illustrations....More
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 | D Is for Dragon Dance
By Compestine, Ying Chang
Xuan, YongSheng
2005/11 -Holiday House
0823418871Check Our CatalogFrom firecrackers to noodles, from red envelopes to the zodiac, young readers are introduced to the exciting traditions of the Chinese New Year in this accessible and visually stunning homage to the holiday. Full color....More
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 | Sam and the Lucky Money
By Chinn, Karen
Van, Wright Cornelius
Hu, Ying-Hwa
1997/08 -Lee & Low Books
1880000539Check Our CatalogThis year Sam gets to spend his New Year's gift money any way he chooses. Shopping carefully in his favorite Chinatown stores, he is disappointed to find that everything he wants is too expensive. Deciding to forgo a tasty sweet or a new toy for himself, Sam donates his money instead to a barefoot homeless man. Full color....More
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 | The Runaway Rice Cake
By Compestine, Ying Chang
Chau, Tungwai
2001/01 -Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
0689829728Check Our CatalogAfter chasing the special rice cake, Nian Gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded. An ideal way to celebrate the Chinese New Year on January 24, 2001. Full-color illustrations....More
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 | Paper Crafts for Chinese New Year
By McGee, Randel
2008/02 -Enslow Elementary
0766029506Check Our CatalogDo you want to make your own dancing dragon puppet? Dragon dances are an important part of Chinese New Year celebrations. Follow storyteller Randel McGee as he explores Chinese New Year in PAPER CRAFTS FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR. Learn to make LAI SEE envelopes, shadow puppets, a Chinese lantern, and more!...More
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Web Sites on Chinese New Year:
Sagwa: Countdown to the New YearChinese New Year Crafts The Story of the Chinese Zodiac The Chinese Zodiac |
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