Lunar New Yearcaptures the magic of the celebration by exploring how Ling and her family enjoy the biggest Chinese festival of the year. The new year festival lasts for 15 days full of preparation, celebration, and symbolism. Join Ling, her sister Mei and granny Po Po as they clean the house from top to bottom, pick fresh flowers from the garden, visit friends and family, and carry red lanterns through their neighborhood. Ling invites the reader into her home and family, allowing the reader to experience this special celebration first-hand through an authentic narrative non-fiction story. A fun16-pagefactivity sectionfollows the story and delves into more detail about how the festival is celebrated in China and beyond. Enriching activities are also included, such as guess the riddle, make your own red envelope, and a recipe to make delicious Lunar New Year pot sticker dumplings. Learn all about the magic of Lunar New Year, by exploring: The preparations in the lead-up to the festival The Reunion dinner on New Years Eve New Years day fireworks Dragon dancingand the New Year Monster The lantern festival ... and more! In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a familys celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world. The heart-warming story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with information on the festival in more detail along withactivities, recipes, and craft projects to enjoy.
