A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.

It's the eve of Lunar New Year, and Jin can't wait for the big family reunion dinner. He loves the aromas and the bubbly chatter coming from the kitchen. His grandmother, Mamah, is cooking up a storm! As his aunties dice, slice, and chop, there's nothing Jin wants more than to learn about the history of his family's cooking and to lend them a helping hand. After all, no one else can tell the difference between ginger and galangal as well as he can! But his aunties shoo him away, claiming he'll just get bored or be in the way. Luckily, Mamah steps in and asks Jin to help her prepare their special meal. Soon, Jin is squeezing, slicing, and stirring, too!

Join us on a journey through China' s traditional festivals! This picture book series showcases four festivals: Chinese New Year, The Qingming Festival, The Dragon Boat Festival, and The Mid-Autumn Festival, each with a unique history, customs, and traditional food. The first book in the series focuses on the grandest of them all-- Chinese New Year, or " Nian Jie." With vivid storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children will learn about the festival' s colorful history, customs, and delicious food. It' s the perfect way to instill cultural awareness and appreciation in young minds. So get ready to join in the fun and learn all about Chinese New Year.

Firecrackers, family, a Lion dancer, and loud drums are all parts of Grace's Chinese New Year celebrations in this Step 2 Reader! Sweep away the bad luck; sweep in the good luck—it's Chinese New Year! Grace and her family are getting ready for the festivities. They're hanging red lanterns, and, yum....what's that smell? Grace's grandmother is making dumplings! Grace's whole family comes together to celebrate their traditions and she is so excited! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingredients from Chinatown. Chives from Auntie Lim, shrimp from Uncle Lee, and juicy, fragrant lychees that make their days together so sweet. As the seasons change, LaoLao feels more and more tired, too tired to make dumplings. But can Millie make them without LaoLao? And will her dumplings come out delicious, and make LaoLao happy, too?

The Lucky Red Envelope is a nostalgic, yet ultra cool and visually rich narrative non-fiction book about a little girl and her family as they count down to, and celebrate Lunar New Year. With 144 flaps across 24 pages, there is plenty for observant children to pore over.

A celebratory, inclusive, and educational exploration of Lunar New Year for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do.

See below for English description. Cette suite amusante et chaleureuse de Grand-papa grognon célèbre le Nouvel An lunaire, les traditions chinoises et l'amour d'un grand-père dévoué. L'excitation est à son comble : Daisy se rend en Chine et elle est impatiente de revoir son Yeh-Yeh, qu'elle n'a pas vu depuis qu'il est venu chez elle la visiter! La fillette a l'intention de bien s'amuser en préparant le Nouvel An lunaire avec son grandpère! Elle a de grands projets : préparer des galettes de riz, visiter des marchés, et chanter des chansons au karaoké! Mais une fois chez Yeh-Yeh, il y a tant de choses à voir que Daisy n'arrive pas à dormir, et elle est moins joyeuse qu'elle l'avait espéré. Tout au long du compte à rebours jusqu'au Nouvel An, les rôles sont inversés. Cette fois, c'est Yeh-Yeh, lui qui est habituellement grognon, qui essaie toutes sortes de choses pour que Daisy arrive à s'amuser et à retrouver sa bonne humeur. À dix jours du Nouvel An lunaire, Daisy arrivera-t-elle à se reposer et à vivre une journée parfaite avant de rentrer à la maison? This funny and heartwarming follow-up to Grand-papa grognon celebrates Lunar New Year, Chinese traditions, and the love of a doting grandparent. Daisy is travelling to China, and she's so excited to see her Yeh-Yeh again! She hasn't seen him since he came to visit her. She has big plans for all the fun they'll have together in preparation for Lunar New Year! There are rice cakes to make, markets to visit, and karaoke to sing. But when she arrives, she has trouble sleeping and is less jolly than she hoped. Throughout this countdown until the Lunar New Year, the roles are reversed as the usually grumpy Yeh-Yeh tries all sorts of things to help Daisy have a fun holiday and get her past her own grumpiness. With ten days to go before Lunar New Year, will Daisy be able to get some rest and have one perfect day before she goes home? Original title : Grumpy New Year

Celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sesame Street with Ji-Young, Lily, and Elmo! Elmo learns about different Lunar New Year celebrations from his friends on Sesame Street. Ji-Young tells Elmo about Soellal, which is celebrated in Korea. And Lily the tiger shares traditions from her Chinese Lunar New Year festivities. This colorful board book is filled with good fortune and fun for everyone! It makes a great Lunar New Year gift for young boys and girls. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world. Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.

A delicious ode to food, family, and togetherness that celebrates Lunar New Year A little girl and her family are hosting a New Year party, an event marking the Lunar New Year. There's a lot to do before the guests arrive! First, a trip to the market to fill up the Tray of Togetherness, a special candy box for the partygoers. Each of the eight lucky snacks in the Tray has an auspicious meaning: peanuts for a long life, pistachios for happiness, candied coconut for strong family ties...As the family returns home, they pass out delicious good wishes to the friends and neighbors they meet along the way. After the tray has been prepared and the decorations set up, it's time for the party! A diverse group of relatives and friends gathers, ready to celebrate the New Year with the Tray of Togetherness. This sensory, food-focused story is brought to life with eye-catching illustrations and a little girl's cheerful narration. Debut author/illustrator Flo Leung encourages readers to explore culturally specific Lunar New Year practices, while offering a universal message about carrying on traditions and creating community.