{"product_id":"lunar-new-year-9780711287136","title":"Lunar New Year","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLunar New Year\u003c\/i\u003e captures the magic of the celebration by exploring how Ling and her family enjoy the biggest Chinese festival of the year.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eexperience this special celebration first-hand\u003c\/b\u003e through an \u003cb\u003eauthentic narrative non-fiction story\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A fun\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e16-page \u003cb\u003e'factivity' section\u003c\/b\u003e follows the story and delves into more detail about how the festival is celebrated in China and beyond. \u003cb\u003eEnriching activities\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn all about the magic of Lunar New Year, by exploring: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The preparations in the lead-up to the festival \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Reunion dinner on New Year's Eve \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e New Year's day fireworks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dragon dancing and the New Year Monster \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The lantern festival \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ... and more! \u003cbr\u003e ​ \u003cbr\u003e In the \u003cb\u003eCelebrations \u0026amp; Festivals\u003c\/b\u003e series, you are invited into a family's 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 \u003cb\u003e'factivity'\u003c\/b\u003e section packed with information on the festival in more detail along with \u003cb\u003eactivities\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003erecipes, \u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecraft projects\u003c\/b\u003e to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatasha Yim\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but attended elementary school in Singapore, and high school in Hong Kong. In 1979, she came to the U.S. for college and graduated from Dominican University in San Rafael, California. Most of her career has been in counseling or social work. It was through reading and telling stories to kids who were away from their families, that Natasha discovered the power of stories to soothe, comfort and inspire children. She decided she wanted to write books for kids. Natasha enjoys writing in different genres and, in addition to children's books, has written magazine articles (both for kids and adults), short plays, play and book reviews, and is currently working on two middle grade novels as well as more picture book projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Words \u0026 Pictures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50575676932370,"sku":"9780711287136","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_20fb4055-2e03-4502-8312-0b4e79964422.jpg?v=1748528590","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lunar-new-year-9780711287136","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}