Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon
Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon

Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1534146245

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2020 Feather Quill Reviewer's Choice Award Mei hates springtime. Why? Because it's only in the spring that Nian, a fierce dragon, is able to leave his mountain prison under the sea to terrorize the local village. When the villagers hear the rumblings of Nian's hungry stomach, they know that winter has ended and spring is coming. But this year on the night before the first day of spring, a magical warrior visits Mei in her dreams. He tells Mei that it is her destiny to face and defeat Nian. But she must do it within 15 days or the dragon will be free forever. Author Virginia Loh-Hagan (PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year) gives this retelling of the Nian legend an original twist, while explaining the origins of Chinese New Year traditions.

Nian, the Lunar Dragon
Nian, the Lunar Dragon

Author: Sofia Goodsoul

Publisher:

Published: 1915-09-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780994324214

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A long time ago, the dragon named Nian lived in the deep ocean to the east of China. Nian was a strong and ferocious dragon, which no creature could defeat. Once a year, Nian climbed ashore to hunt for cattle and human prey. The people of the nearby villages and towns lived in terror, and each New Year's Eve they had to leave their homes to save themselves. One day, a monk came to the village. He knew a well-kept secret about how to scare Nian away and free the Chinese people from the danger and their fear.

The Nian Monster
The Nian Monster

Author: Andrea Wang

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0807556432

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The Original Art 2017 Exhibit 2017-2018 Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Literature Award Picture Book Honor STARRED REVIEW! "Wang's story thrills but doesn't threaten: Chau's wonderfully vivid watercolors give the monster doe eyes and a round body that make him seem like a cranky, overgrown teddy bear, and Wang shares cultural information about the Chinese New Year with the lightest of touches."—Publishers Weekly starred review Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?

Baby Loves Lunar Phases on Chinese New Year!
Baby Loves Lunar Phases on Chinese New Year!

Author: Ruth Spiro

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2021-11-23

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 1623543061

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Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners While celebrating Chinese New Year, Baby discovers the science behind lunar phases! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the lunar calendar, the moon's orbit, and the reason the moon seems to change shape. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.

Dragons in the City
Dragons in the City

Author: Twinkl Originals

Publisher: Twinkl

Published: 2018-11-10

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 199978359X

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Bo loves Chinese New Year more than anything. This time, she is sharing the fun with her cousin, Evie. “The best part is the dragon,” said Bo excitedly. “Just wait until you see it!” Step into a colourful family celebration, full of excitement and wonder. But will Evie ever find the dragon that Bo has told her so much about? Download the full eBook and explore supporting teaching materials at www.twinkl.com/originals Join Twinkl Book Club to receive printed story books every half-term at www.twinkl.co.uk/book-club (UK only).

Dragon's Hometown
Dragon's Hometown

Author: Hongyou Dong

Publisher:

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781478868033

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A girl longs to return to the island in China where she was born to look for dragons. One day, her dream comes true when her family returns to celebrate Chinese New Year. The girl helps her grandparents prepare for the holiday. She assists her grandmother in making tangyuan, a tasty desert, and she watches as her grandfather paints a dragon costume. The girl joins in on the big holiday parade, then waits for nightfall when her family's lotus-shaped lanterns can be released into the water. Her grandfather explains how the fish jump over the lanterns to become dragons, and why she is called Little Dragon Girl.

My First Chinese New Year
My First Chinese New Year

Author: Karen Katz

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780805070767

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A girl and her family prepare for and celebrate Chinese New Year.

Legend of the Chinese Dragon
Legend of the Chinese Dragon

Author: Marie Sellier

Publisher: NorthSouth Books

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780735821521

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In ancient China, the different tribes lived under the protection of benevolent spirits that took the form of animals--fish, ox, bird, horse, and serpent. But, as often happens, the tribes grew envious of each other and began to fight amongst themselves in the names of their spirits. The children decided to declare a war on war by creating a creature that combined the best of all the spirits and would protect all the people. To this day, the dragon is a symbol of peace and plays an especially important role in the celebration of the Chinese New Year. This timely message of cooperation and empowerment makes this book especially appealing to trade and institutional accounts. Communities with significant Chinese populations will also have a special interest in this title. Catherine Louis' Liu and the Bird was a critical hit with review journals, teachers, and librarians.

Ruby's Chinese New Year
Ruby's Chinese New Year

Author: Vickie Lee

Publisher: Godwin Books

Published: 2017-12-26

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1250133386

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As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Includes the legend of the Chinese horoscope and instructions for crafts. Full color.

PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year
PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year

Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1634718860

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When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year.