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Chinese New Year Books and Stories!

Remember how exciting the holidays  were when we were kids?

Our kids are just as excited!  As Chinese New year approaches, share these tales and information about the Chinese New Year and see their anticipation grow.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!


Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday celebrated by Chinese.  Here is a Calendar of over 100 Chinese New Year Events in the US and Canada.

Our books, stories and videos show why Rat comes first in the
Chinese Zodiac,  to how the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Chinatowns
and in homes.  We also have crafts books that the family may use. Everybody can make Chinese New Year decor!

Books and videos are in English and/ or Chinese. 


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New Year in Ping Wei - A Documentary of China - DVD
New Year in Ping Wei - A Documentary of China - DVD
Our Price: $24.95

How is Chinese New Year celebrated in rural China?

Follow Liu Yen Twin and her family and find out!
  • From preparation of the family reunion dinner
  • Symbolic burning of paper money
  • to firecrackers and fireworks
With sample video

Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes
Our Price: $21.00

Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes.
  • Stories
  • Recipes
  • Activities for Chinese New Year, The Lantern Festival, Qing Ming and the Cold Food Festival, The Dragon Boat Festival, and The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. 

The Dragon Dance with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan,  by Moly Reisner, English,  Hardcover
The Dragon Dance with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, by Moly Reisner, English, Hardcover
Our Price: $14.99

Features a colorful and charming Chinese dragon weaving its way through the fun storybook featuring Nick Jr.’s latest hit character: Ni Hao Kai-Lan.
English, Hardcover
Happy Chinese New Year, Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan,  by Moly Reisner, English,  Hardcover
Happy Chinese New Year, Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, by Moly Reisner, English, Hardcover
Our Price: $6.99

It's Chinese New Year and will Kai-lan and her friends perform the Dragon dance? Find out!
Meet Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English,  Softcover
Meet Kai-lan! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover
Our Price: $3.99

This is a fun story, Kai-lan and her friends are putting on a hat parade and you're invited!

Wait, Hoho, Wait! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover
Wait, Hoho, Wait! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover
Our Price: $3.99

Hooray!  Kai-Lan and her friends are building a toy car they can all ride in—but HoHo can't wait until it's finished!

Twirly Whirly Flowers with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover
Twirly Whirly Flowers with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover
Our Price: $3.99

Kai-lan and her friends are spending the day in the garden. Help them paint the flowers in different colors!
Here Comes Mr. Dragon! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover
Here Comes Mr. Dragon! with Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan, English, Softcover
Our Price: $3.99

Find out where Mr. Dragon lives with Kai-lan and Rintoo!

English, Softcover

A Gift by Yong Chen, English, Hardcover
A Gift by Yong Chen, English, Hardcover
Our Price: $16.95

A Gift by Yong Chen, English, Hardcover

Amy received a special gift from her Mom's siblings in China.The story succeeds in evoking the importance of meaningful family relationships, especially over a distance.

What could be so special in Amy's gift? Let's find out!
D is for Dragon Dance by Ying Chang Compestine, English, Softcover
D is for Dragon Dance by Ying Chang Compestine, English, Softcover
Our Price: $14.99

D is for Dragon Dancy by Ying Chang Compestine, English, Softcover

D Is For Dragon Dance is an alphabet picturebook about the theme of Chinese New Year's festivities, from the importance of connecting with family ("G is for Grandma and Grandpa") to New Year's customs.
   
 
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