Bibliographic Citation: Katz, Karen. My First Chinese New Year. Henry Holt and Co., 2004. 32 pages. ISBN: 0805070761.
Format: Hardcover
Age Group: Ages 2-4 Years
Annotation: A little girl learns about Chinese New Year customs and traditions and participates in the festivities.
Reflection: This colorful picture book about Chinese New Year follows a little girl as she prepares for the holiday by decorating, cleaning, cooking, and watching a lion dance with her family. The little girl learns about Chinese customs and traditions and their significance to the Chinese culture. The book teaches children vocabulary, colors, and even a Chinese phrase “Gung Hay Fat Choy!” that means Happy New Year! It is important for children to learn about other cultures and embrace diversity.
Categorization Tags: Juvenile Fiction, Chinese New Year, Chinese Americans,
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