Celebrate Chinese New Year

Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year

by Kate Waters , Madeline Slovenz-Low

Six-year-old Ernie Wan is about to perform his first Lion Dance in the Chinese New Year celebration in New York City. Along with his sister, Jenny, Ernie has been studying martial arts at his father's kung fu school in Chinatown in order to prepare for this very special event.

D Is for Dragon Dance

by Ying Chang Compestine Illustrated by YongSheng Xuan

From firecrackers to noodles, from red envelopes to the zodiac, young readers are introduced to the exciting traditions of the Chinese New Year in this accessible and visually stunning homage to the holiday.

Bringing in the New Year

by Grace Lin

This exuberant story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it's time to put on new clothes and celebrate with family and friends.

Chinese New Year

Series: Rookie Read-About Holidays

by David F. Marx

Learn about the traditions and festivities of Chinese New Year in this introduction to the Asian holiday.

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