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Chinese New Year (An Owlet Book)

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Chinese New Year's should be in color! There are many other books with better drawings or color pictures than this one. Very disappointing

The information contained in this book is very superficial. It provides interesting content for about 15 minutes worth of reading. If you are truly interested in a text on the traditions of Chinese New Year, keep searching and let me know when you have found one

Try "Sam and the Lucky Money" for a good story and an accurate portrayal of life in SF Chinatown.

This book was published in 1987. Not surprising that the page layout, quality of the b&w photographs & writing appear less polished compared to recent publications.

I found the simple text suitable for kids ages 6-12, especially newly independent readers. Each page introduces one aspect of the Chinese New Year celebrations accompanied by a photograph. The information is factual, brief, does not overwhelm the young reader.

I would also recommend this book for those just beginning to discover Chinese customs. There are so many interpretations among the Chinese regarding symbolism, beliefs and practices. This book does a good job of distilling all the complexities into a digestible format. More advanced readers and adults can supplement the information with other books.

Unlike some semi-fiction books on the subject, this is a factual book that does not moralize about life in Chinatown or getting lucky money. The black & white photos have a starkness and realism that I found helpful for presentations and discussions about Chinese Lunar New Year customs.