Why We Celebrate Chinese New Year: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday - Hardcover

by Eugenia Chu (Author), Javiera Mac-Lean (Illustrator)

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!

Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is a holiday that marks the end of winter and the coming of spring. It's one of the most celebrated holidays in China and around the world! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.

So many ways to get festive--Discover how Chinese New Year is celebrated around the globe with fireworks, dragon dances, parades, gifts, and beyond!

Celebrate at home--Kids will explore Chinese New Year customs with included activities like making Chinese Dumplings and Paper Chinese Lanterns.

Fascinating facts and pictures--Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring Chinese New Year to life.

Discover Why We Celebrate Chinese New Year!

Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine's Day? Or why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!

Author Biography

EUGENIA CHU is a writer, mother, and first-generation Chinese American citizen. She's also the author of Brandon Makes Jiăo Zi (餃子), a picture book, and Brandon Goes to Beijing (北京), a chapter book. Visit her online at EugeniaChu.com.