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Lunar New Year

Author : Hannah Eliot

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 24 pages

File Size : 41,81 MB

Release : 2018-12-11

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 153443304X

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Learn all about the traditions of Lunar New Year—also known as Chinese New Year—with this fourth board book in the Celebrate the World series, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe. After the winter solstice each year, it’s time for a celebration with many names: Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, and Lunar New Year! With beautiful artwork by Chinese illustrator Alina Chau, this festive board book teaches readers that Lunar New Year invites us to spend time with family and friends, to light lanterns, and set off fireworks, dance with dragons, and to live the new year in harmony and happiness.



Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Author : Grace Lin

Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 48,3 MB

Release : 2012-09-26

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0307983285

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This simple, young, and satisfying story follows a Chinese American family as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Each member of the family lends a hand as they prepare a moonlit picnic with mooncakes, pomelos, cups of tea, and colorful lanterns. And everyone sends thanks and a secret wish up to the moon. Grace Lin’s luminous and gloriously patterned artwork is perfect for this holiday tale. Her story is simple—tailor-made for reading aloud to young children. And she includes an informative author’s note with further details on the customs and traditions of the Moon Festival for parents and teachers. The Moon Festival is one of the most important holidays of the year along with the Lunar New Year, so this book makes an excellent companion to Grace Lin’s Bringing In the New Year, which features the same family.



My Little Pony: Princess Luna and The Festival of the Winter Moon

Author : G. M. Berrow

Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 21,67 MB

Release : 2015-11-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 031630168X

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Princess Luna, the guardian of the night, peacefully rules over Equestria alongside her big sister. When the Cutie Mark Crusaders suggest she should have a holiday as equally prestigious as Celestia's Summer Sun Celebration, she declines. Luna isn't comfortable with such attention--especially after all the terror she caused as Nightmare Moon. So when she realizes Celestia is orchestrating a surprise festival in her honor, she decides to have some fun and take matters into her own hooves. What's a princess of darkness to do? ©2015 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.



Our Lunar New Year

Author : Yobe Qiu

Publisher : Project You Start

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 14,72 MB

Release : 2018-10

Category :

ISBN : 9781792305764

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It's almost Lunar New Year! Xiao Mi, Hang, Kwan, Malai and Charu all celebrate the New Year in their own special way. Experience how each one of the Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian children and their families honor Lunar New Year, from dragon dances in China to firecrackers in India!



Luna Loves Dance

Author : Joseph Coelho

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 47,14 MB

Release : 2022-06-02

Category : Dance

ISBN : 9781839130939

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Discover the joy of dancing and the importance of family, whatever your culture, ability or style with Luna! When Luna dances, she feels like the world's volume turns up, like all colours brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she ducks, dives, spins and... falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise?



Luna (National Book Award Finalist)

Author : Julie Anne Peters

Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Page : 193 pages

File Size : 45,56 MB

Release : 2008-09-15

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0316039896

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A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a National Book Award Finalist. Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female name, his true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night. In the secrecy of his basement bedroom, Liam transforms himself into the beautiful girl he longs to be, with help from his sister's clothes and makeup. Now, everything is about to change: Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives? Compelling and provocative, this is an unforgettable novel about a transgender teen's struggle for self-identity and acceptance.



The Birthday Book

Author : Ann Druitt

Publisher : Festivals and the Seasons

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 12,97 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Birthdays

ISBN : 9781903458013

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Birthdays are milestones on our journey through life. The authors say, "We wrote this book for the many people who wish to find ways of bringing beauty, meaning, and a touch of magic into the celebration of birthdays." Packed with recipes, stories, songs and games, and ideas for cards, decorations, and presents, The Birthday Book is spiced with quotations from famous birthday celebrants and amusing historical anecdotes. Features: - A complete resource for birthday celebrations from age one to 100+. - How to organize a party--invitations, games, prizes and food. - Party suggestions for teenagers, 18 to 21 year-olds, twins, and small children. - Unique celebrations for those on holiday, ill, Christmas birthdays, and rainy days. - Birthday traditions from around the world--Chinese, Muslim, Hindu, and many more.



Lucky Luna

Author : Diana Lopez

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 147 pages

File Size : 43,28 MB

Release : 2018-08-28

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1338232754

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Award-winning author Diana Lopez returns to her middle-grade sweet spot in this delightful novel perfect for fans of Wendy Mass, Charise Mericle Harper, and Angela Cervantes. You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your primas...Luna Ramos has more cousins than she can count, and even though her mom says that makes her lucky, Luna knows that every time she gets in trouble, one of her primas is responsible.But when Luna locks her know-it-all cousin Claudia in the bathroom at their cousin's quinceanera, Luna has no one to blame but herself. Her punishment? No hats for a whole month-which is a big deal because Luna's always been embarrassed by her hair, and hats make her feel more comfortable.To make things even worse, Claudia is transferring to her school, and now she'll have a chance to tattle on Luna even more than she already does! Her grandmother offers some sage advice, but since it's in Spanish, Luna gets it all wrong, and when the kids at school begin making fun of Claudia, Luna must decide what matters more: family or her reputation.



Nuestro Festival Lunar, Our Moon Festival Bilingual Edition

Author : Yobe Qiu

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 18,19 MB

Release : 2024-09-12

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781957711140

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¡Celebre el Festival de la Luna con Nuestro Festival de la Luna! Our Moon Festival (English/Spanish) This vibrant children's book showcases the cultural festivities surrounding the Moon Festival with three exciting stories about diverse families and their unique traditions. This book brings to life the colorful celebrations of Zhong Qiu Jie, Tết Trung Thu, and Tsukimi with vivid illustrations and captivating storytelling. The story will engage children by describing the foods, traditions, dances, parades, and poetry of the Moon Festival. The readers will feel as if they're a part of the festivities as they learn about different cultures and the customs they practice. This book is perfect for both home and the classroom. Written by Yobe Qiu, the same author of the popular children's book Our Lunar New Year, Our Moon Festival is a must-have for children who love multicultural stories and reading about Asian adventures. Pick up this engaging book today and delight your students or children with exciting tales of the Moon Festival! - Este vibrante libro para niños muestra las festividades culturales que rodean el Festival de la Luna con tres historias emocionantes sobre familias diversas y sus tradiciones únicas. Este libro da vida a las coloridas celebraciones de Zhong Qiu Jie, Tết Trung Thu y Tsukimi con vívidas ilustraciones y una narración cautivadora. La historia cautivará a los niños al describir las comidas, las tradiciones, los bailes, los desfiles y la poesía del Festival de la Luna. Los lectores se sentirán parte de las festividades mientras aprenden sobre diferentes culturas y las costumbres que practican. Este libro es perfecto tanto para el hogar como para el aula. Escrito por Yobe Qiu, el mismo autor del popular libro infantil Nuestro Año Nuevo Lunar, Nuestro Festival de la Luna es un libro imprescindible para los niños que aman las historias multiculturales y leer sobre aventuras asiáticas. ¡Adquiera este atractivo libro hoy y deleite a sus estudiantes o niños con emocionantes cuentos del Festival de la Luna!



All Year Round

Author : Sue Fitzjohn

Publisher : Festivals and the Seasons

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 11,33 MB

Release : 1993

Category : Church year

ISBN : 9781869890476

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All Year Round is brimming with things to make, activities, stories, poems and songs to share with your family. It is full of well-illustrated ideas for fun and celebration: from Candlemas to Christmas and Midsummer's day to the Winter solstice.Observing the round of festivals is an enjoyable way to bring rhythm into children's lives and provide a series of meaningful landmarks to look forward to. Each festival has a special character of its own: participation can deepen our understanding and love of nature and bring a gift to the whole family. All Year Round invites you to start celebrating now!