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Happy Chinese New Year!

A Festive Counting Story
By Jannie Ho
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Happy Chinese New Year! by Jannie Ho is a delightful children's book that captures the excitement and traditions of the Lunar New Year celebration. The story introduces young readers to the festive preparations, cultural customs, and joyful spirit shared among friends and family during this special time. It's a vibrant and engaging way for children to learn about and appreciate Chinese New Year.
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You and your child might enjoy this delightful book if you're looking to introduce the festive traditions and joy of Chinese New Year to young readers. The book is filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling that bring the celebrations to life, making it a perfect read for curious little ones learning about diverse cultures and holidays.

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"Count to twelve with the Zodiac animals as they get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year!"--Back cover.

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Count to twelve with the zodiac animals as they get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year! Sweet, colourful illustrations introduce each of the zodiac animals as they bring special items to the celebration.

Happy Chinese New Year!

The zodiac animals are ready to celebrate Chinese New Year with traditions and a big feast! Little ones can count to twelve as each animal prepares for the holiday:

Rat cleaned away the bad luck in one big sweep!

Ox shopped for two new outfits.

Tiger brought three kinds of flowers.

The simple text and vibrant illustrations in this book make it easy for little ones to follow along as the animals' preparations lead up to a tasty feast followed by a party with music and dancing!

The pages also feature the Chinese characters that correspond to each number highlighted on the page. Children will learn to recognise the characters as they read the book again and again, and the pronunciation guide will help them say the words out loud.

In the back of the book, each of the Chinese New Year traditions mentioned in the story is explained in further detail—from the customs of cleaning the house and wearing new clothes to hanging lanterns and making dumplings.

This visually stunning board book has red and gold foil on the cover and is the perfect way to introduce little ones to Chinese New Year and its traditions.

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Happy Chinese New Year! by Jannie Ho is praised for its vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, making it an excellent introduction to Chinese New Year traditions for young readers. Reviewers appreciate the book's ability to capture the festive spirit and convey cultural elements in an accessible manner for children. The playful artwork and simple narrative are noted as particularly charming and educational.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593562970

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 29 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 28

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jannie Ho Penguin Books

About the Author

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Philadelphia, Jannie Ho moved to New York to study illustration at Parsons School of Design. After working as a graphic designer and an art director at many fun places, such as Nickelodeon, Scholastic, and TIME for Kids, she decided illustration was her true calling. Jannie (also known as Chicken Girl) now specializes in illustrating for the children's market, including trade and educational books, magazines, toys, crafts, and digital media. She works and plays in Boston with her husband and daughter.

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