Kung Hei Fat Choy!
February 14, 2010 marks the start of the Year of the Tiger on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Chinese New Year is a very old celebration, a time for repaying debts, enjoying feasts, giving “red envelopes” of lucky money to friends and relatives, and remembering ancestors.
My first Chinese New Year / Karen Katz. JE KATZ, KAREN HOLIDAY-VARIOUS Bright/vibrant collages illustrate this simple introduction to Chinese New Year.
Celebrating Chinese New Year / Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith J 394.2 HOY HOLIDAY – VARIOUS Go along with Ryan as he and his family prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year in their home and community.
Chinese New Year / Catherine Chambers. J 394.261 CHA
Lion dancer : Ernie Wan’s Chinese New Year / Kate Waters and Madeline Slovenz-Low. On the Chinese New Year, six-year-old Ernie will perform his first Lion Dance. An intimate look at a Chinese household as the family shares a proud moment with Ernie. J 394.2 WAT
A gift / Yong Chen. Amy receives a gift for the Chinese New Year from her aunt and uncles who live far away in China. JE CHEN, YONG HOLIDAY – VARIOUS
Bringing in the New Year / Grace Lin. JE LIN, GRACE Tells a colorful story on how each member of the family participates in welcoming the Lunar New Year.
Happy New Year, Julie / by Megan McDonald. The first Christmas since Julie’s parents’ divorce is difficult for the whole family, but Julie finds comfort sharing the Chinese New Year traditions of her best friend, Ivy Ling, and thinking about new beginnings. JFIC AMERICAN GIRL
D is for dragon dance / by Ying Chang Compestine. JE COMPESTINE, YING From firecrackers to noodles, from red envelopes to the zodiac, young readers are introduced to the exciting traditions of the Chinese New Year.
Moonbeams, dumplings & dragon boats : a treasury of Chinese holiday tales, activities & recipes / Nina Simonds, Leslie Swartz, and the Children’s Museum of Boston. J 394.26 SIM Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes.
http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/chinesenewyear.php Great collection of fun activities and instructional how to’s including dragon crafts, paper lanterns & garlands, scavenger hunt sheets, related lesson plans, plus links to clip art & history resources
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/chinese_new_year.htm Coloring pages, crafts and activities about the Chinese New Year for kids.
http://www.c-c-c.org/chineseculture/festival/newyear/newyear.html Explains the customs and traditions associated with the holiday. From the Chinese Culture Center.
http://pbskids.org/sagwa/games/countdown/ Easy games to help children get ready for the Chinese New Year. From the PBS program, Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
http://www.theholidayspot.com/chinese_new_year/ To catch on to the right spirit of the Chinese New Year, here you will find greeting cards, history, wallpapers, history and traditions and more.
