Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year
Ernie Wan describes his Chinese-American family's celebration of the lunar New Year. Ernie lives in New York City's Chinatown, where traditions are rooted in the culture of southern China. Ernie's father, a kung fu master, choreographs The Lion Dance, the center of the community celebration and a major tourist attraction.
Moonbeams, Dumplings, & Dragon Boats
Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes. They can feast on golden New Year's dumplings and tasty moon cakes, build a miniature boat for the Dragon Boat Festival and a kite at Qing Ming, or share the story of the greedy Kitchen God or the valiant warrior Hou Yi.
Sam and the Lucky Money
Sam receives four bright red envelopes decorated with shiny gold emblems as part of the traditional Chinese New Year celebration. Each envelope contains a dollar, and he must decide how he'd like to spend the money. You'll need your Oak Park Public Library card and 4-digit PIN to access this book and a companion nonfiction piece in BookFlix!
