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Lunar New Year
A Celebration of Family and Fun
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See moreEvery year, millions of Asian families come together to celebrate the first new moon in the sky. Now preschoolers can learn about the zodiac animals, the delicious food, the exciting parades, and all the fun traditions.
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year and learn about all of its traditions with this Big Golden Book!
Every year, millions of Asian families come together to celebrate the first new moon in the sky. Now preschoolers can learn about the zodiac animals, the delicious food, the exciting parades, and all the fun traditions.
Filled with colourful illustrations and simple, yet informative text, this Big Golden Book is perfect for reading again and again to the whole family. Happy Lunar New Year!
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Lunar New Year by Mary Man-Kong and Michelle Jing Chan is a vibrant children's book that introduces young readers to the traditions and celebrations of the Lunar New Year. Reviewers praise its colourful illustrations and engaging storytelling that captivates children and effectively conveys cultural significance. It's considered an excellent educational resource for teaching kids about cultural diversity and festive traditions.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780593649466
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 November 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Random House Inc
Illustration: FULL COLOR
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 219.0mm
Height: 273.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Mary Man-Kong is a children's book editor and author living in New York City. When she's not editing or writing, she loves traveling with her amazing family on awesome adventures. Michelle Jing Chan is a digital artist based in the Pacific Northwest. She loves creating whimsical scenes and playing with color and light. When she's not drawing, you can find her attempting TikTok recipes, playing Kpop songs on piano and flute, curling up with a new book, or binge-watching spooky TV shows.
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