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Celebrate Chinese New Year
Carolyn Otto
BIBLIO: 2009, National
Geographic Kids, Ages 7 to 12, $7.99.
REVIEWER: Kristi Bernard
FORMAT: Non-Fiction
ISBN: 9781426323720
When China celebrates its new
year millions of people participate. This holiday begins on the first new moon.
This brings a time of hope and promise. Participants shop for presents, food
and clothing and clean their homes to sweep away the bad luck. Traditionally
this celebration lasted 15 days, now it is just one week. Fireworks are a big
part of this celebration. Families honor the elders of their family and the
ancestors. There is even a lantern celebration on the 15th day.
Readers will learn so much
about the Chinese New Year. Famed National Geographic photos are found
throughout the pages with fun facts. Readers will also find a Chinese calendar
and zodiac. A recipe for fortune cookies will help young readers get into the
spirit. Maps, a glossary and plenty of other resources can be found for kids
who want to know more. Parents and teachers will love this treasure trove of
information about the Chinese New Year.
Sweet Dreams Curious
George
Margret & H.A. Rey’s
BIBLIO: 2013, Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt, Ages 5 to 7, $4.99.
REVIEWER: Kristi Bernard
FORMAT: Children’s Picture
Book
ISBN: 9780544503212
George is a good little
monkey, but is very curious. The man in the yellow hat takes care of him and
brought him a new book to read at bedtime. The little book was about a chick
who thought the sky was following. After this story George had trouble
sleeping. He was afraid the sky might fall while he slept. The man in the
yellow hat showed George the sky and the stars through a telescope. When George
saw the night sky, do you think he was able to fall asleep?
Authors Margret & H.A.
Rey’s have put together a fun Curious George read for kids who might have
trouble sleeping. Colorful illustrations help little ones read this story even
if they don’t know the words.
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