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In the new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about the Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year). What is the Chinese New Year? When is it celebrated? What are the customs and traditions associated with the holiday? The answers to these questions and more are covered in-depth with detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.

"It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can't wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-ma, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all, she loves spending time with her family. Lily LaMotte...

"Chinese New Year is a time of new beginnings. Follow one little girl as she learns how to welcome the coming year and experience all the festivities surrounding it."-- P. [4] of cover.

"While celebrating Chinese New Year, Baby discovers the science behind the lunar calendar and the phases of the moon"--

Daisy, a young Chinese American girl, is excited to be celebrating the Lunar New Year with her Yeh-Yeh in China, but at first she is too grumpy from lack of sleep to enjoy the activities he has planned. Includes recipes for fried Jiao Zi (dumplings) and Eight Treasure Rice.

"Zhao Di and her friends are excited to go out at night with their paper lanterns and celebrate Chinese New Year. Each holding a unique colorful lantern with a lit candle inside, they admire the breathtaking colors while doing their best to avoid the wind and the sneaky boys in the village. Every night, until the fifteenth day of New Year, Zhao Di and her friends take part in this fun tradition, experiencing the thrill of nighttime in their village....

Introduce el día de fiesta del Año Nuevo Chino y describe cómo las personas lo celebran. Introduces the holiday of Chinese New Year and describes how people celebrate it.

"Grace and her family get ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year"--

Ming's wishes at the tree on Lunar New Year with his grandmother always seemed to come true, but one year the tree does not help, and he alone must make peace with the loss of his grandmother and the spirit of the tree.

"Welcome the Year of the Rabbit (2023)! This fun board book starts a new series introducing toddlers to each zodiac sign through positive personality traits and adorable animal characters"-- Provided by publisher.