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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Lunar New Year, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including hanging red lanterns, having reunion dinners, and honoring ancestors, and how it is celebrated in different parts of China and the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history...
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Happy Holidays AS 2023
OBD All About Romance- ADULT
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"Their lives began together, but their worlds couldn't be more different. After thirty years of missed connections, they're about to meet again. When Minnie meets Quinn at a NYE party, it's clear that they've got nothing in common - except for the strange fact of their being born in the same place at the same time on New Year's Eve. A crazy coincidence, but not a reason to pursue a friendship, and definitely not an excuse for Quinn to hope for something...
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"A collection of original poems about New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world. Includes an introduction about worldwide New Year celebrations plus a map, information about calendars, New Year greetings in many languages, additional factual information about the celebrations, and author's sources"--
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
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One Chinese New Year, her mother sends Goldy Luck to the pandas next door with a plate of turnip cakes, but the pandas are out and disaster follows. Includes a recipe for turnip cakes and an explanation of Chinese New Year.
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How to catch-- volume 9
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A real, wily dragon winds through streets in China, eluding the traps set by a group of children during the Chinese New Year celebration.
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"New Years is looming, and best friends Liza, Dulcie and Pru are making their resolutions. Liza wants to get married-she's never had any trouble hooking a man. The trouble is, she can never stay interested once she's got him. Dulcie thinks marriage sucks. Her husband, Patrick, may be gorgeous and charming, but the impulsive Dulcie needs more excitement in her life. She's seriously contemplating a divorce. Pru loves her roving husband, and she secretly...
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Lunar New Year Children's Books
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Lunar New Year Children's Books
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A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.
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Holidays in our home volume 1
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Children will learn what makes the Lunar New Year special, from the preparation responsibilities, to the celebratory new moon signifying the first day of the holiday, and the festivities that continue in the following weeks. Whether rice balls for family togetherness, spring rolls for a fresh start, or noodles for long life and happiness, this tale has a foodie focus and shows why Lunar New Year is the yummiest celebration of the year, too.
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Pacy Lin books volume 1
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AANHPI 2022 - Kids
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It's the Chinese year of the dog! When Pacy's mom tells her that this is a good year for friends, family, and "finding herself," Pacy begins searching right away. As the year goes on, she struggles to find her talent, deals with disappointment, makes a new best friend, and discovers just why the year of the dog is a lucky one for her after all.
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Ghoulia volume 3
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Unless Ghoulia can discover the name of a young ghost, who arrived at Crumbling Manor just before the "Dead but Not Departed" New Year's Eve Party, he will vanish forever.
13) The Nian monster
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Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?
14) Chinese New Year
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The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Teaches readers about the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day.
17) Sexy Ms. takes
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Starting off the New Year with a bang! Ms. Cast: Actress Bella Lacarie is looking for her shot at stardom-but ends up nearly getting shot! Good thing Detective Delicious is there…especially once he pulls out his secret weapon. Ms. Step: Instead of "breaking a leg" at her audition, Willow Hill breaks her leg! Lucky for her, Dr. Dreamy is by her side to administer some sexual healing. Ms. Sing: Maggie Trent can tell her best friend anything-except...
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During the languid days of the Christmas break, a group of thirtysomething friends from Oxford meet to welcome in the New Year together, a tradition they began as students ten years ago. For this vacation, they've chosen an idyllic and isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands, the perfect place to get away and unwind by themselves. They arrive on December 30th, just before a historic blizzard seals the lodge off from the outside world. Two days later,...
19) Lunar new year
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Lunar New Year through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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