We Are Lion Dancers

Benson Shum, Benson Shum

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Penguin Workshop
04 February 2025

Traditional stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues; Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's&YA)

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all.

In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all.

In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!

As Lunar New Year approaches, a colorful costume catches the eye of siblings Lily and Noah-the lion dancers are practicing for the parade! As they learn what the lion dance means, the duo dives into helping prepare, even making their own lion costume for fun.

Complete with even more facts about the legend of the lion dance in the back of the book, young readers will want to revisit this story again and again.

Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

By: Benson Shum
Illustrated by: Benson Shum
Imprint: Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 171mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9780593658871
ISBN 10: 0593658876
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 04 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Benson Shum is an author-illustrator who enjoys creating and telling stories through animation and illustration. He is originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, but now lives in sunny southern California.

Reviews for We Are Lion Dancers

""Shum once again skillfully explains a Chinese tradition in accessible and engaging language filled with a wealth of information. Cute cartoon characters and bright colors create an inviting entree into a significant custom. Fun, informative, and festive."" —Kirkus Reviews ""With easy-to-read text and energetic illustrations, Shum creates an informative lion-dance primer that emphasizes community and teamwork."" —Publishers Weekly ""Shum’s adorable watercolor-and-ink illustrations are bright and cheery. Information about lion dancers and the various celebrations in which they take part is explained throughout the simple tale."" —Booklist