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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world
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I Am a King
(Hardcover)
Arlene Beckford
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A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese New Year, written
by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin. 'Twelve animals, one
for each year, each one with their own special powers. It all
started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.' Chinese
New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne is so excited! As
her family start decorating the house, there's a knock on the
door... her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived! They start their
celebrations with a traditional meal filled with fish for good
luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for blessings and a WHOLE
chicken. Then after dinner Nai Nai tells the story of how Chinese
New year began, with the Great Race! Join Mai-Anne as she learns
about twelve animals and their special powers in the story of how
Chinese New Year began! A beautifully illustrated introduction to
the true meaning of Chinese New Year and family traditions for
little ones A love letter to all the grandparents in the world
Features some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especially
curious minds about Chinese New Year, including different
countries' traditions Illustrations of China Towns around the world
on the first and last pages Written and illustrated by two
brilliantly talented Asian women
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