National Geographic Kids
Celebrate Chinese New Year (Holidays Around the World) (Just Joking)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781426323720
- author:
- National Geographic Kids
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- National Geographic Kids
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 0.3 x 25.6 cm
- Genre:
- Children's Books, Fiction, Humorous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Celebrate Chinese New Year With Fireworks, Dragons, and Lanterns is a lively introduction to this child-friendly holiday. Over two joyous weeks, red is all around, representing luck and happiness. The holiday is a time to remember ancestors, wish peace and happiness to friends and family, and experience the full flavor of an event celebrated by over a billion people worldwide.
With 25 colorful images and a simple, educational text, this book is a lively invitation to learn about the historical and cultural aspects of the Chinese New Year. Carolyn Otto brings the event into focus, sharing the traditions and customs that make Chinese New Year a special time for people all around the world.
Perfect for young readers and educators alike, Celebrate Chinese New Year With Fireworks, Dragons, and Lanterns is a great way to learn about this important holiday. The book is part of National Geographic's popular Holidays Around the World series, and is supported by K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.