Happy New Year!/Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'ai!
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (800 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0517709589 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 106 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Informative book!" according to Lynn Ellingwood. This is a nice introduction to chinese new year. I will use it as a informational guide and have my Chinese-Vietnamese students look it over to facilitate a discussion about their new year. Thanks.. "A Great Classroom Stimulant" according to A Customer. Need an excuse to explore ethnic and religious holidays and practices? This is your vehicle. The interesting and exciting practices surrounding Chinese New Year can so easily be compared in writing, drama and story-telling of many other cultures. You cannot go wrong with this book.. Simply written and beautifully illustrated Elizabeth Yu This is a simply written and beautifully illustrated book about the Chinese New Year. Through delicate line drawings and jewel like colors the author/illustrator captures the essence of Chinese mythical creatures, flora, fauna, heavenly creatures and mortals. We learn about Chinese zodiac symbols, gods, how Chinese people prepare for the New Year, why they eat special kinds of foods on New Year's Day, the symbolism of specific flowers as gifts, and the meanings of Chinese characters hung on doorways. Demi is the talented author and illustrator of many children's books
Pop! Pop! Pop! Set off firecrakers! Enjoy the feasts and join in the Dragon Dances!Chinese New Year has arrived and these are just a few of the customs included in Demi's newest book, Happy New Year! Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'ai!. This glorious book is a sure delight and will be ideal for use both at home and in the classroom. . The activities and traditions that make up the Chinese New Year festivities are portrayed in beautiful, full-color detail. There are lavish illustrations of playful children, and each spread contains a brief explanation of the significance of each custom and how it fits into the month-long celebration
Full of extraordinary, richly colorful illustrations resembling lacquered boxes, this book is as visually delicious as Demi's previous books The Stonecutter and The Empty Pot. (Ages 4 to 8). This delightful, elaborate picture book is a fine introduction to the Chinese New Year. They will also appreciate the accompanying minimal, straightforward descriptions of everything from heavenly beings to candied coconut. Children will love closely examining the flurry of activity associated with this important holiday. "Ha