Long-Long's New Year: A Story about the Chinese Spring Festival

By Catherine Gower and He Zhihong

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804836663
• ISBN13: 9780804836661
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4