Bringing In the New Year

Grace Lin

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Alfred A. Knopf
15 January 2008

Children's & Educational; General fiction (Children's&YA)

This is a simple, young, and yet satisfying story about how a modern Chinese-American family rings in the Lunar New Year.

Most books about Chinese New Year are non-fiction, but this book tells a story and then adds a substantial author's note with more information at the end, which makes it a great book to read aloud.

This book is perfect for preschool and elementary units on the Lunar New Year, and will also have special appeal to Asian-American families and families who have adopted an Asian child.

This exuberant story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it's time to put on new clothes and celebrate with family and friends. There will be fireworks and lion dancers, shining lanterns, and a great, long dragon parade to help bring in the Lunar New Year. And the dragon parade in our book is extra long-on a surprise fold-out page at the end of the story. Grace Lin's artwork is a bright and gloriously patterned celebration in itself! And her story is tailor-made for reading aloud.

By: Grace Lin
Imprint: Alfred A. Knopf
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 264mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 312g
ISBN: 9780375837456
ISBN 10: 0375837450
Pages: 34
Publication Date: 15 January 2008
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Grace Lin includes an informative author s note with further details on the customs and traditions surrounding the Lunar New Year for parents and teachers. Grace Lin has written and illustrated several picture books about this Chinese American family (based on her own!): Dim Sum for Everyone!, Kite Flying, and F ortune Cookie Fortunes. She lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Reviews for Bringing In the New Year

A wonderful and much-needed addition to Chinese New Year literature. --School Library Journal Simple, energetic language and colorful, appealing art make this a perfect introduction to the holiday, particularly for young children. --Kirkus Reviews