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Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
On their way to Grandma's house to celebrate Lunar New Year, a brother and sister, protected and guided by the 12 magical animals of the Zodiac, gather special treats for their big, celebratory family dinner.
Author
Series
Snowmen (Caralyn Buehner) volume 3
Publisher
Dial Books For Young Readers
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A child imagines what it would be like if a snowman, made of magical snow, could be a companion throughout the year.
Author
Series
How to catch-- volume 9
Publisher
Sourcebooks Wonderland
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A real, wily dragon winds through streets in China, eluding the traps set by a group of children during the Chinese New Year celebration.
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On Chinese New Year's Eve, a poor man who works for the richest businessman in Beijing sends his son to market to trade their last few eggs for a bag of rice, but instead he brings home an empty--but magic--wok that changes their fortunes forever. Includes information about Chinese New Year and a recipe for fried rice.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Spending Chinese New Year with her friend Tiger, Maisy learns about traditional symbols, shares a delicious cultural feast and exchanges lucky red hongbao envelopes before listening to a story about the holiday and staying up late to watch a fireworks display.
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"It's the Lunar New Year, which just happens to be Mulan's favorite festival! There is a lot to do to prepare for this important celebration, and for the first time, Mulan is old enough to help out. But everthing Mulan does seems to turn out wrong"--
15) Karen's New Year
Author
Series
Baby-sitters little sister. Main series volume 14
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister! For New Year's Eve, Karen thinks everyone should make a promise. Hannie is going to stop biting her nails. Kristy promises not to talk to her boyfriend on the phone so much. And Karen makes the most promises of all -- nine! But pretty soon, everyone starts breaking their promises. And her brothers and sisters are calling Karen a spy! Poor Karen. Why is everyone being bad except her?"
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Includes the legend of the Chinese horoscope and instructions for making a paper lantern, a paper fan, and good luck banners.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ren has always been too little to help make her favorite pineapple cakes for the Lunar New Year, but when her one-of-a-kind brother Charlie arrives for the festivities, with his help, she finally gets her chance. Includes recipe for pineapple cakes.
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