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Long-long's New Year by Catherine Gower

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Long-long's New Year

A Story About the Chinese Spring Festival

Catherine Gower

Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · January 15, 2005

Reading lane: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Lunar New Year

In this beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book, a little Chinese boy named Long-Long accompanies his grandfather into the city to sell cabbages in order to buy food and decorations for the New Year.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

A New Year Journey

A warm story of family, resourcefulness, and the bustle of preparing for the Chinese New Year.

Come here for

  • A child’s-eye trip from rural life into the city
  • Illustrations that evoke everyday life in rural China

Expect

  • A charming family story with New Year treats in view
  • A glossary of Chinese terms

Book Details

Authors
Catherine Gower
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Published
January 15, 2005
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Lunar New Year · Nonreligious Celebrations
Reading lane
JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Lunar New Year

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Publisher Categories

  • Nonreligious Celebrations

  • Stories Set in Asia

About This Book

In this beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book, a little Chinese boy named Long-Long accompanies his grandfather into the city to sell cabbages in order to buy food and decorations for the New Year. Selling cabbages is harder than Long-Long expects, and he encounters many adventures before he finds a way to help his grandfather, and earn New Year's treats for his mother and little cousin. The stunning, authentic illustrations by a talented Chinese artist captu...

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In this beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book, a little Chinese boy named Long-Long accompanies his grandfather into the city to sell cabbages in order to buy food and decorations for the New Year. Selling cabbages is harder than Long-Long expects, and he encounters many adventures before he finds a way to help his grandfather, and earn New Year's treats for his mother and little cousin. The stunning, authentic illustrations by a talented Chinese artist capture the look of everyday life in rural China. Combined with the charming story of Long-Long's trip to the city, they offer a unique introduction to Chinese culture. It includes a glossary of Chinese terms.

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