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Lunar New Year

By Natasha Yim
Series: Celebrations & Festivals
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Lunar New Year by Natasha Yim introduces young readers to the rich traditions and customs celebrated during the festive Lunar New Year period. Through vibrant illustrations and simple explanations, it captures the cultural significance of the holiday, including decorations, family gatherings, and the lively dances associated with this joyous occasion.
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Celebrate one of the most vibrant festivals with this engaging and beautifully illustrated children's book. Young readers will delight in learning about the customs and traditions associated with a unique celebration that brings communities and families together. If you enjoy stories that explore cultural diversity and shared joy, this book may be perfect for you.

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A celebratory, inclusive and educational exploration ofΒ Lunar New YearΒ for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do.

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A celebratory, inclusive, and educational exploration of Lunar New Year for both children who celebrate and those who wish to understand and appreciate their peers who do.

Lunar New Year captures the magic of the celebration by exploring how Ling and her family enjoy the biggest Chinese festival of the year. The New Year festival lasts for 15 days, full of preparation, celebration, and symbolism. Join Ling, her sister Mei, and granny Po Po as they clean the house from top to bottom, pick fresh flowers from the garden, visit friends and family, and carry red lanterns through their neighbourhood.

Ling invites the reader into her home and family, allowing them to experience this special celebration first-hand through an authentic narrative non-fiction story.

A fun 16-page 'factivity' section follows the story and delves into more detail about how the festival is celebrated in China and beyond. Enriching activities are also included, such as guessing the riddle, making your own red envelope, and a recipe to make delicious Lunar New Year 'pot sticker' dumplings.

Learn all about the magic of Lunar New Year, by exploring:

  • The preparations in the lead-up to the festival
  • The Reunion dinner on New Year's Eve
  • New Year's day fireworks
  • Dragon dancing and the New Year Monster
  • The lantern festival
  • ... and more!

In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world. The heart-warming story is followed by a fun 'factivity' section packed with information on the festival in more detail along with activities, recipes, and craft projects to enjoy.

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In Lunar New Year by Natasha Yim, children aged 5 to 7 are introduced to the festival through engaging illustrations and a variety of interactive elements, such as a fact section, a craft project, and a quiz. The book not only tells a story of Ling and her family’s celebration in China but also explores the global traditions of Lunar New Year, capturing its magic for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711287129

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Illustration: Illustrations and photographs

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jingting Wang

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Natasha Yim was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but attended elementary school in Singapore, and high school in Hong Kong.Β In 1979, she came toΒ the U.S. for college and graduated from Dominican University in San Rafael, California. Most of her careerΒ has been in counseling or social work.Β It was through reading and telling stories to kids who were away from their families, that Natasha discovered the power of stories to soothe, comfort and inspire children. She decided sheΒ wanted to write books for kids.Β Natasha enjoys writing in different genres and, in addition to children's books, has written magazine articles (both for kids and adults), short plays, play and book reviews, and is currently working on two middle grade novels as well as more picture book projects. ​ Jingting Wang is a children's book illustrator currently living in Sichuan, China. From an early age she has always been enchanted by the magical scenes and witty stories she found in picture books. After studying for the Illustration MA at Kingston University in London and graduating with a distinction, she now specializes in children's illustration and has worked with publishers on a wide range of books. As an illustrator she enjoys bringing whimsical characters and heartfelt scenes to life, blending digital and traditional techniques to create imaginary worlds full of wonder and delight.

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