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What is Lunar new year? Cover Image Book

What is Lunar new year? / by Vivian Jun Kirklin ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.

Kirklin, Vivian Jun (author). Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

Summary:

"This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese Zodiac animals to the details of modern celebrations in busy cities like San Francisco, Vancouver, and London. During today's celebrations, children receive money from their elders in red envelopes and people exchange gifts. Some rituals that people do for Lunar New Year include spring cleaning, sweeping away bad luck, and wearing new clothes. Young readers will learn about the Lunar New Year traditions of China, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand in this book about the beloved holiday." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593888117
  • ISBN: 0593888111
  • ISBN: 9780593888124
  • ISBN: 059388812X
  • ISBN: 9798318907210
  • ISBN: 9781536496543
  • ISBN: 1536496545
  • ISBN: 9798896595861
  • Physical Description: 108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Penguin Workshop, [2025].

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:
What Is Lunar New Year? -- The origins of Lunar New Year -- The Chinese zodiac -- Lunar New Year in modern China -- Seollal -- Tet -- Lunar New Year in the Philippines -- Songkran -- A truly global holiday -- Timelines.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.

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Subject:
New Year > Juvenile literature.
Lunar calendars > Juvenile literature.
Chinese New Year > Juvenile literature.
Manners and customs > Juvenile literature.
Holidays > Asia > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Informational works.

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