01797cam a2200349 i 4500 415951964 TxAuBib 20200208120000.0 u 070412s2008||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780375837456 hardcover 0375837450 hardcover (OCoLC)1134440840 TxAuBib rda Lin, Grace. Bringing in the New Year / Grace Lin. 1st ed. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008. 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent z rdamedia zu rdacarrier A Chinese American family prepares for and celebrates the Lunar New Year. End notes discuss the customs and traditions of Chinese New Year. Newbery Honoree Grace Lin tells the tale of a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each family member lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it's time to celebrate. There will be fireworks and lion dancers, shining lanterns, and a great, long dragon parade at the end! Lin's bold and gloriously patterned artwork makes for an unforgettable holiday tale. Her story is simple and tailor-made for reading aloud to young children, and she includes an informative author's note for parents, teachers and children who want to learn even more. 20200208. Chinese New Year Juvenile fiction. Chinese Americans Juvenile fiction. BSBPL