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Bringing in the New Year
CCBC Review:
'Eager anticipation of a holiday is a universal experience of childhood, and the young girl counting down the preparations for a family celebration of Chinese New Year is no exception. She’s a happy participant as her parents and siblings get ready for the big event. “Jie-Jie sweeps the old year out of the house. / Ba-Ba hangs the spring-happiness poems. / Ma-Ma makes the get-rich dumplings. / Mei-Mei gets a fresh haircut. / And I put on my new qi pao dress for the New Year feast. Now will the New Year come?” The holiday arrives with loud firecrackers, bright lanterns, special foods, and a lucky dragon. Boldly-colored gouache illustrations and a very brief text invite young children to share in the holiday celebration. A two-page note at the book’s end provides additional explanation of Lunar New Year customs and traditions. ©2008 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Grace Lin
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-7
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Asian Americans
Celebrations, Holidays, and Observances
Chinese and Chinese Americans
Families
Diversity subject:
Asian
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf
Publish Year: 2008
Pages: 24
ISBN: 9780375837456
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Lin