Lanterns and Firecrackers: A Chinese New Year Story
Publishing Details
Lanterns and Firecrackers: A Chinese New Year Story
By (Author) Jonny Zucker
Illustrated by Jan Barger Cohen
Quarto Publishing PLC
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
1st January 2005
1st January 2005
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens picture books
394.26140951
Physical Properties
24
Width 220mm, Height 220mm
Description
A simple introduction to the Chinese New Year festival. Follow a family as they let off firecrackers, watch the amazing dragon dances and light their beautiful lanterns to celebrate the start of their New Year. This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.
Reviews
"Written in clear, simple prose and illustrated with charming pictures, the books are accessible to even the very youngest child." London Jewish News
Author Bio
Jonny Zucker began his career in radio, then became a primary school teacher. He has written two books for adults. He has written all the Festival Time books for Frances Lincoln. Jan Barger has illustrated many children's picture books. She has collaborated with Jonny Zucker on all the Festival time books for Frances Lincoln.
