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Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year LTF: A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap Book (Lift-the-Flap, Puffin) [Paperback]

Joan Holub (Author), Benrei Huang (Illustrator)
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Book Description

Release date: December 29, 2003 | Age Range: 2 - 6 years | Series: Lift-the-Flap, Puffin
It's Chinese New Year and there are so many fun things to do! Shopping at the outdoor market for fresh flowers, eating New Year's dinner with the whole family, receiving red envelopes from Grandma and Grandpa, and best of all-watching the spectacular Chinese New Year's parade! Introduce the customs of Chinese New Year to even the youngest readers with this festive new lift-the-flap book.

Illustrated by Benrei Huang.

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Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year LTF: A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap Book (Lift-the-Flap, Puffin) + Bringing in the New Year (Read to a Child!: Level 2) + Lanterns and Firecrackers: A Chinese New Year Story (Festival Time!)
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Product Details

  • Age Range: 2 - 6 years
  • Paperback: 16 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (December 29, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0142400009
  • ISBN-13: 978-0142400005
  • Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 6.2 x 7.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #268,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Joan Holub
Author of 135+ books including:

GODDESS GIRLS series: Athena the Brain; Persephone the Phony; Aphrodite the Beauty; Artemis the Brave; Athena the Wise; Aphrodite the Diva; Artemis the Loyal; Medusa the Mean; The Girl Games (Super Special); Pandora the Curious, Pheme the Gossip, Persephone the Daring (2013), Cassandra the Lucky (2014) + 5 more to come for ages 8-12, co-written with Suzanne Williams.

HEROES IN TRAINING series: #1 Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom (8 titles in all, with co-author Suzanne Williams, Aladdin paperbacks).

NEW in 2013:
LITTLE RED WRITING, a picture book illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet (Chronicle Books). Guess who the wolf is!
What Was the Gold Rush? (Grosset & Dunlap)
What Was the First Thanksgiving? (Grosset & Dunlap)

Other faves: Zero the Hero, a picture book illus by NYTimes bestselling Tom Lichtenheld (Henry Holt/Macmillan); Vincent van Gogh Sunflowers and Swirly Stars; The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School; Who Was Babe Ruth?

http://www.joanholub.com & http://joanholub.blogspot.com

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“ Joan Holub's Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap Book is a popular one. ” Kelly J Raudenbush  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
“ The text is simple, with flaps, and covers the very basic ideas behind CNY. ” Ms. Zia  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
“ I love the illustrations and narrative of this book. ” T Yuan  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful and fun way to learn about Chinese New Year April 9, 2007
By T Yuan
Format:Paperback
I love the illustrations and narrative of this book. It's a rare find amongst a sea of books attempting, but failing, to capture the spirit of this special, cultural event. Most books on the subject are patronizing, offensive, or downright inaccurate. This one is not. I like details, such as the photo of the ancestors on the table with the fruit and flowers--a tasteful way to display Chinese ancestral worship, not just during the new year celebrations. I like the Chinese astrology wheel at the back of the book and the 'make your own dragon puppet' how-to instructions. Those extra touches were a special bonus.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to introduce your children to the Chinese New Year August 7, 2004
By KSL
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book just perfect for introducing your child to the Chinese New Year and a perfect place to start! My daughter loves lifting the flaps on each page and is the begining of her learning all about her Chinese Heritage! I only wish it where a lot in board book form!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great fun! March 17, 2006
By Christina B. Kennedy
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book for a pre-K to K aged storytime I lead, and it was a great way to introduce Chinese New Year to the kids. It was even more fun to read alone with my own preschooler, as she could lift the flaps herself (always a bonus)! The rhyming text makes it fun to read, as the story follows a family getting ready for Chinese new Year. Includes a Chinese Zodiac wheel and instructions for making a dragon puppet.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book for preschoolers
Joan Holub's Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap Book is a popular one. Each page has 4 lines of simple text in a classic ABCB rhyming pattern (hope that's... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kelly J Raudenbush
5.0 out of 5 stars Dragon Surprise
Little kids love dragon dance and this is what's highlighted in the Chinese New Year Celebration as well as the featured fun of this young reader-friendly book, perfect for... Read more
Published on January 5, 2011 by Reflection Haiku
4.0 out of 5 stars Dragon Dance
Grandchildren ages 4 and 2 really enjoyed listening to the story and lifting the flaps to see what was there. Read more
Published on March 10, 2009 by Kathrine Klein
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for children younger than 2
The flaps are very thin and small, and are easily torn off by children younger than 2. A great book for learning about the Chinese New year, geared to an older toddler. Read more
Published on December 10, 2008 by Jill Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars covers chinese new year in a simple and clear way
My preschoolers enjoyed reading and flipping threw the tabs in this book. The pictures were stereotypical ancient China but it was colorful and vibrant. Read more
Published on February 10, 2008 by A. Mak
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Story about Chinese New Year
Read this story to my 2 year old twins this year, we are trying to learn about other cultures holidays, and they liked the story a great deal. Read more
Published on March 8, 2007 by K. Barnard
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Young Kids
My daughter is 2.5 years and loves this book. The text is simple, with flaps, and covers the very basic ideas behind CNY.
Published on February 16, 2007 by Ms. Zia
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice explanation of Chinese New Year
I bought this book for my nieces and nephews, and my daughter's school, to give the kids some background on Chinese New Year in advance of parties at our house and school. Read more
Published on February 12, 2007 by LuckyMom987
4.0 out of 5 stars Chinese New Year Book for Kids
I am an elementary music teacher, and I used the story/picture book to supplement our music class activity on Chinese New Year and Chinese folk songs. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by Dominic Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars Curious Fingers Find Cultural Treasures
My students and I absolutely loved exploring this book. The colorful illustrations and flaps kept us looking at it over and over again!
Published on March 16, 2006 by Rebekah Fox
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