Synopses & Reviews
A simple introduction to the Chinese New Year festival. 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 book introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.
About the Author
Jonny Zucker has worked in radio, played in several bands, and has worked as a stand-up comedian and a teacher. He started writing full-time and has now written overand#160;30 books for adults, teenagers, and children. These include the Venus Spring books for Piccadilly Press and the Max Flash series. He also wrote the Festival Time! series, Dan and the Mudman, Striker Boy, and Striker Boy Kicks Out. He lives in Muswell Hill, London with his family. Jan Barger Cohen has illustrated many children's picture books. She lives in the U.K.