It's Chinese New Year! Join in the celebrations and follow a family as they let off firecrackers, watch the amazing dragon dances and light their beautiful lanterns to celebrate the start of their New Year. This delightful picture book is a simple introduction to the Chinese New Year festival for the very young. Part of a pre-school series that introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. Also includes historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.
This is Book 9 in the Festival Time Series. See all Festival Time books here.
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Jonny Zucker always wanted to be an author and he wrote loads of stories while at school. However, he was always being told off for: a) writing stories when he should be listening, and b) plotting the downfall of the teachers. He has composed songs for a children's theatre company, done stand up and comedy and even been a teacher, although he spent most of h
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