Product Description

“In a book that is itself a celebration, Demi explains the rituals and ideas behind the Chinese New Year festival. The last 15 days of the old year are spent cleaning and preparing (‘Wash your hair and get a new haircut. Pay the debts that you owe and collect what is owed to you!’). On the eve of the new moon, a special feast is prepared. . . . The first 15 days of the new year are spent celebrating with lion dances, firecrackers, and other activities. Demi’s characteristic tiny, lively figures illustrate each page, with several spreads devoted to small, labeled pictures identifying things associated with the holiday. Infused with joy and filled with information.”—Booklist

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #84387 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-11
• Released on: 2003-11-11
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 6.50" h x .34" w x 8.12" l, .41 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 24 pages

Review
“With delightful charm and simplicity, Demi offers a lovely look at the Chinese New Year.”—School Library Journal

About the Author
Demi has long been interested in Eastern art and philosophy, which inspired her to create this book about the Chinese New Year celebration. She has written and illustrated more than 20 books for children, including The Empty Pot, Gandhi, and Kites: Magic Wishes that Fly Up to the Sky.