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The year of the pig
Patty the piglet learns what her best qualities really are when Farmer Wu needs everyone's help to find a lost ring. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Pig.
Uncle Peter’s amazing Chinese wedding
A Chinese American girl describes the festivities surrounding her uncle's Chinese wedding and the customs behind each one
Just add one Chinese sister
The story of Claire's arrival in the United States from her birth home in China.
Shanghai messenger
"You are my messenger. Look everything. Remember." Grandma Nai Nai tells eleven-year-old Xiao Mei as the girl heads off to Shanghai, China, to visit their extended family. Xiao Mei is both excited and apprehensive. She will meet many new relatives, but will they accept her, a girl from America who is only half Chinese? Xiao Mei is eagerly embraced by her aunties, uncles and cousins and quickly immersed in the sights, smells and hubbub of daily living in Shanghai. At first battling homesickness, Xiao Mei soon ventures on her own, discovering the excitement of a different way of life and a new appreciation of her Chinese heritage. When it is finally time to leave, Xiao Mei must gather up her memories and bring "a little bit of China" back home. A lyrical story of adventure, self-discovery, and the strong bonds that tie families together. ~Publisher
The Monkey king
Inspired by Chinese folktales and legends about Monkey, King of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit, Great Sage Equal to Heaven. But his friends just call him Monkey! Hilariously mischievous and full of energy, Monkey has uniquely amazing magical powers. Long ago, the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Heavens, was so unhappy that China was in great turmoil that he even considered destroying its people. The Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin, suggested another way - find Lord Buddha's scriptures in India and bring them back to China to help the Chinese people become peaceful and kind. This Chinese children's story is about the beginnings of this epic journey, and how Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy join this quest
Lanterns and firecrackers
Introduces the festival of Chinese New Year by following a family as they set off firecrackers, watch lion and dragon dances and hang up lanterns to celebrate the start of their New Year
Dim sum for everyone!
A child describes the various little dishes of dim sum that she and her family enjoy on a visit to a restaurant in Chinatown
Goldfish and chrysanthemums
A Chinese American girl puts her goldfish into a fish pond that she creates and borders with chrysanthemums in order to remind her grandmother of the fish pond she had back in China
Grandfather counts
When her maternal grandfather comes from China, Helen, who is biracial, develops a special bond with him despite their age and language differences
Happy, happy Chinese New Year!
Examines the customs, traditions, food, and lore associated with the celebration of Chinese New Year