The Lunar New Year Surprise (Holidays in Our Home)
by Jade Wang (Author) Tammy Do (Illustrator)
"It's the first day of the Lunar New Year--the biggest, yummiest, NOISIEST celebration of the year!" During the festivities, can Gege find the perfect moment to present his handcrafted surprise to his little sister?
Children will learn what makes the Lunar New Year special, from the preparation responsibilities, to the celebratory new moon signifying the first day of the holiday, and the festivities that continue in the following weeks.
Whether rice balls for family togetherness, spring rolls for a fresh start, or noodles for long life and happiness, this tale has a foodie focus and shows why Lunar New Year is the yummiest celebration of the year, too.
Jade Wang and Tammy Do join together to represent their respective cultures as Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, is celebrated around the world and in various Asian countries.
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Publishers Weekly
Amid Lunar New Year preparations and celebrations, bespectacled young Gege attempts to give little sister Meimei a handmade present: a crocheted Chinese lion. But every time Gege tries to offer the gift, Meimei is off helping and taking part in the "biggest, yummiest, NOISIEST celebration of the year!" Wang details traditional Spring Festival customs and their meanings, portrayed in Do's festive illustrations: red paper cutouts decorate the house to "bring happiness and good blessings," and the lion dance is powerfully loud "to chase away ghosts and evil spirits." As the red-clad family settles down post-feast, Gege finally delivers the present, to Meimei's delight. Back matter includes more about Lunar New Year dishes globally and a zodiac animal guide. Ages 5-9. (Nov.)
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JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
JUV017080 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Other, Non-Religious
