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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
24
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781338547887
Themes
holidays & celebrations

Lunar New Year (Celebrate the World)

Written by Hannah Eliot and Illustrated by Alina Chau

After the winter solstice each year, it’s time for a celebration with many names: Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, and Lunar New Year! This festive book teaches that Lunar New Year is about spending time with family and friends, lighting lanterns, setting off fireworks, dancing with dragons, and living in the new year in harmony and happiness. 

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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
24
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781338547887
Themes
holidays & celebrations
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