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"Their lives began together, but their worlds couldn't be more different. After thirty years of missed connections, they're about to meet again.."--
Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton have never met, but their mothers gave birth to them at the same hospital just after midnight on New Year's Day. Quinn was given the cash prize for being the first baby born in London in 1990-- and the name Minnie was meant to have, as well. Since then each of her birthdays...
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Holidays in our home volume 1
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English
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"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...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Frustrated at her seeming lack of talent for anything, a young Taiwanese American girl sets out to apply the lessons of the Chinese Year of the Dog, those of making best friends and finding oneself, to her own life
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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In the Chinese Year of the Rat, a young Taiwanese American girl faces many challenges: her best friend moves to California and a new boy comes to her school, she must find the courage to forge ahead with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and she must learn to find the beauty in change
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After chasing the special rice cake, Nian Gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded
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Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
It's almost time for the Lunar New Year parade, and the PJ Masks are excited. That is, until they discover mysterious paw prints on one of the floats! Are the Wolfy Kids to blame, or is there another new villain in town?
14) Chinese New Year
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Series
Publisher
Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A kindergarten-level introduction to the Chinese New Year, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the color red and dragons"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Many cultures had their own way of counting the year before the western calendar became accepted around the world. The Chinese New Year, one of the biggest holidays in modern China, is based on an ancient lunar calendar. Readers explore the long history of this celebration as well as find out about the animals associated with particular years, the food, and ways people still celebrate it today. Amazing full-color photographs show off the fun of the...
16) You are cordially invited to P. Bear's New Year's party!: (formal dress required) : a counting book
Author
Publisher
Tricycle Press
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
18) Happy New Year
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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
What do red envelopes, green fireworks, and golden tangerines have in common? All are part of vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations! Celebrate the culture and customs of Chinese New Year by learning about the holiday's colors through eye-catching photos and engaging text. Back matter features the Crayola® colors used throughout the book and includes a reproducible coloring page.
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