The Chinese New Year is about to begin. There's lots to do--tie strings of firecrackers outside, hang up red scrolls, bake special cakes, and sing New Year's songs. And when family and friends are gathered together, it's time for the parade to begin. This book folds out to reveal all the color and excitement of a traditional Chinese New Year celebration, complete with dancing dragon! Full color.
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Kindergarten-Grade 2-In rhymed couplets, a Chinese-American child describes the excitement, preparation, and festivities of the Chinese New Year, culminating in a parade that includes a magnificent dragon carried aloft on sticks. The format of the book is foldout cardboard; for best effect, after reading it aloud, stand it on a table to show the eight-page panorama of this fine, fierce creature and the appreciative throng of celebrators in the streets of Chinatown. The watercolor-and-gouache illustrations are full of bright colors and action, reflecting the culture and the festivities. Combine this title with Kate Waters and Madeline Slovenz-Low's Lion Dancer (Scholastic, 1990), which is more detailed and full of vibrant photographs.
Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
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The best to read aloud to a class,
By Lady "lady-in-nj" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dancing Dragon (Paperback)
I have read this book to my daughter's nursery school class (of 2 - 6 year olds) for the last two Chinese New Year's. It is an accordian style book so you need to practice holding/reading it but quite worthwhile. The children were all interested in watching the dragon unfold and there is a good rhythm to the words. Nice preparation especially if they will have a parade of their own later. It does not make any pretense of explaining Chinese New Year. You would need look at additional books for that or the (animal) horoscopes.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Dragon Comes Alive,
By Rosary "Rosary" (FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dancing Dragon (Paperback)
This is by far the most exciting Chinese New Year book I've see for the 3-8 y.o. crowd. I've read it to my daughter's classes every year and the kids beam with excitement as the dragon unfolds. I also add the sound effects described in the book (wring out bubble wrap when they mention firecrackers, bang a drum, a gong, and small cymbals) and it adds so much to the experience.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Voted Best Chinese New Year book by My Students!,
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This book is beautifully illustrated, informative, and entertaining as it unfolds.... literally unfolds.... into a giant dragon like the ones that dance in the festival. My students were amazed and enchanted!
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