Description: "Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. This engaging book for kids explains the history, folklore, traditions, and customs of Chinese New Year and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities"--
Brief description:
EUGENIA CHU is a writer, mother, and first-generation Chinese American citizen. She's also the author of Brandon Makes Ji?o Zi ( ), a picture book, and Brandon Goes to Beijing ( ), a chapter book. Visit her online at EugeniaChu.com.
Review Quotes: "Eugenia Chu has penned a delightful book doing exactly what it's titled; Why We Celebrate Chinese New Year. Clearly and in precise, easy chapters, she describes the customs and culture of this joyous holiday. She explains how New Year came about, along with the custom of wearing red. Chu shows the complicated division of years into different animals in an entertaining and straightforward way. Food, of course, is brought up, along with its significance in the holiday. Interesting facts about how Chinese New Year is honored throughout the world are a great gateway to link cultures. The book closes with several fun exercises that will keep your child engaged and amused. A great book that will introduce your child to this great world they live in." -- Carole P. Roman, Best-selling author of The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids