Year of the Dog: Chinese New Year Children’s Books!

Chinese New Year is Friday, February 16, 2018, and it’s The Year of the Dog!

You are born in the Year of the Dog if your birthday falls in these periods:

• Jan.28, 1922 – Feb.15, 1923
• Feb.14, 1934 – Feb.3,1 935
• Feb.2, 1946 – Jan.21, 1947
• Feb.18, 1958 – Feb.7, 1959
• Feb.6, 1970 – Jan.26, 1971
• Jan.25, 1982 – Feb.12, 1983
• Feb.10, 1994 – Jan.30, 1995
• Jan.29, 2006 – Feb.17, 2007
• Feb.16, 2018 -F eb.4, 2019
• Feb.3, 2030 – Jan.22, 2031
• Jan.22, 2042 – Feb.9, 2043
• Feb.8, 2054 – Jan.27, 2055

According to the Chinese Zodiac, people born in the Year of the Dog are usually independent, sincere, loyal, and decisive according. They are not afraid of difficulties in daily life and tend to have harmonious relationships.

To celebrate Chinese New Year, The Year of the Dog, I am giving away four picture books AND 2 sets of Chinese Red Envelopes. Please enter by using the Rafflecopter below.

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Year of the Dog Chinese New Year GIVEAWAYS!

The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang, illustrated by Alina Chau

The ancient legend of the Nian monster is the backstory to Chinese New Year and explains why this holiday is celebrated with the color red, loud noises, and fire. XingLing knows about the Nian Monster but is shocked to see it appear in Shanghai, ready to devour her and her city. She uses her wits to outsmart it. The special foods used to celebrate Chinese New Year also have a role to play in defeating the Nian monster. This is a charming picture book to read any time of the year, but especially for Chinese New Year celebrations! [picture book, ages 4 and up]

The Bronze Dog: Stories of the Chinese Zodiac, A Story in English and Chinese by Li Jian

Once upon a time, at the foot of the mountains called Zhongnan in the Shaanxi Province of China, there were two brothers who lived alone and depended on each other. One day, the elder one dug out a bronze dog while tilling which made the brothers very happy, as they could sell it for money. But unexpectedly, the bronze dog suddenly got bigger and swallowed the elder brother. Having seen this, the younger one rushed to find a hammer, intending to smash the bronze dog to save his brother. In order not to be destroyed, the bronze dog promised to give the young boy the three gifts that he wanted most. But he told the dog he would rather ask for nothing but his brother. The bronze dog was deeply moved by the love between the two brothers, so it spat the elder one out and magically turned into a real dog. Luckily, the brothers got a new companion, and all of them lived happily ever after. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

Home for Chinese New Year: A Story Told in Chinese and English by Wei Jie, illustrated by Xu Can

Jia Jun’s Dad worked out of town all year around. Now it’s time for him to come home. He took a train, bus, three-wheeled motorcycle, ferry-boat and even walked for many miles. He finally made it home and had a reunion dinner with his family on New Year’s Eve.

On his trip, as Jia Jun’s Dad was rushing to get home, he lost his apple, water, gloves, and scarf, but he took very good care of his gift for his son.

During the holiday season, Jia Jun was extremely happy as he was with his Dad all the time. They set off firecrackers, put up couplets, and even made snowmen. In a few days, Dad was ready to head back to work, but it was certain that Dad would be home again next year to celebrate the Chinese New Year with his family. [bilingual Mandarin picture book, ages 4 and up]

Celebrating Chinese Festivals by Sammu Tang, illustrated by Wu Ying

Readers will experience many Chinese festivities together with Little Mei and her family as they celebrate:

• Chinese New Year. Fireworks at midnight, lion dancing, and visiting with family members.
• The Lantern Festival. A parade of lanterns to celebrate the first full moon.
• Qingming Festival. Paying respects to departed loved ones by sweeping and tending to their graves.
• The Dragon Boat Festival. Eating zongzi and dragon boat racing.
• Festival of the Cow Herder and the Weaving Maiden. A Romantic story of the origin of Chinese Valentine’s Day.
• The Mid-autumn Festival. Families get together to make sweet mooncakes!
• Double Ninth Festival. An autumn tradition where people climb mountains and drink a special tea to protect against danger, and visit elders to pay their respects.

The classic Chinese legends and poems in this colorful book will help children understand Chinese culture, and the recipes for tasty festival treats will delight those who love Chinese food.[picture book, ages 4 and up]

Giveaway: 2 Sets of Chinese Red Envelopes by The Dumpling Mama

We are giving away two sets of these Chinese Red Envelopes, but she also has other cute designs like the pink chicken one!

I can only ship to U.S. addresses. Please leave a comment with your first, second, and third choice of prizes: The Nian Monster, The Bronze Dog, Home for Chinese New Year,Celebrating Chinese Festivals, and Chinese Red Envelopes. Thank you!

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