Chinese celebrations for children : festivals, holidays and traditions / text by Susan Miho Nunes ; illustrations by Patrick Yee.
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TextPublisher: Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: First editionDescription: 48 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780804841160 (hardback)Subject(s): Holidays -- China -- Juvenile literature | Birthdays -- China -- Juvenile literature | Folklore -- China -- Juvenile literature | Fables -- China -- Juvenile literature | Tales -- China -- Juvenile literature | Festivals -- China -- Juvenile literature | Festivals -- Juvenile literature | China -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literatureGenre/Form: Folk tales.DDC classification: 394.26/951 Summary: Families, feasts and fireworks--Chinese Celebrations for Children showcases the rich cultural traditions of China with stories, activities, recipes and more. The charming illustrations of Patrick Yee and informative texts of Susan Nunes conjure up the pageantry and symbolism of China's traditional celebrations--from birthdays and anniversaries to harvest festivals and public holidays. It's a year filled with celebrations on this festive trip to China! Meet the Three Lucky Gods! Make a fresh start at the Spring Festival! Create some bold strokes with calligraphy! Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Learn about the lion dance and the legend of Nian! And many more holidays, stories, recipes, events and activities! Experience these traditions and more in this fascinating book, which features exciting activities and stories-- from money-filled red envelopes given during the Lunar New Year to making mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival! Chinese Celebrations for Children explains why in China there's always a good reason to celebrate!
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| wnor- Book | Northam Northam Junior Non Fiction | History and traditions | QJ 394 .26951 NUN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111085793998 |
6-9 years old.
Families, feasts and fireworks--Chinese Celebrations for Children showcases the rich cultural traditions of China with stories, activities, recipes and more. The charming illustrations of Patrick Yee and informative texts of Susan Nunes conjure up the pageantry and symbolism of China's traditional celebrations--from birthdays and anniversaries to harvest festivals and public holidays. It's a year filled with celebrations on this festive trip to China! Meet the Three Lucky Gods! Make a fresh start at the Spring Festival! Create some bold strokes with calligraphy! Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Learn about the lion dance and the legend of Nian! And many more holidays, stories, recipes, events and activities! Experience these traditions and more in this fascinating book, which features exciting activities and stories-- from money-filled red envelopes given during the Lunar New Year to making mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival! Chinese Celebrations for Children explains why in China there's always a good reason to celebrate!
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