Book
Chinese New Year : a celebration for everyone
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459826434 (softcover)
-
Physical Description:
print
86 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm - Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Previously published: 2017. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- What the kids say about Chinese New Year -- Chapter one: what Chinese New Year is all about -- Mythic origins -- The not-so-mythic story -- How Chinese New Year changed -- When politics and holidays collide -- Chinese school and the New Year -- Janie's story -- Chapter two: how Chinese New Year spread around the world -- A global community -- Chinese New Year festivals through the ages -- Jen's story (part one) -- Emma's story -- Chapter three: how Chinese New Year is celebrated today -- A public holiday -- Family first -- The importance of color -- It's not all about the money -- Jen's story (part two) --- Elaine's story -- Chapter four: Chinese New Year celebrations across the globe -- Around the world -- A different kind of traveler -- The new diversity -- Stephen's story -- Amanda's story -- A final word from the author -- Glossary -- Resources -- Index -- Acknowledgements. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Chinese New Year -- Juvenile literature |
Search for related items by series
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at University College of the North Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pas Campus Library | GT 4905 .L44 2021 (Text) | 58500001113034 | UCNJuv | Volume hold | Available | - |
| LDR | 02391cam a2200301 i 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 127116825 | ||
| 003 | SITKA | ||
| 005 | 20220224143826.0 | ||
| 008 | 200223s2021 bcca j b 001 0 eng | ||
| 020 | . | ‡a9781459826434 (softcover) | |
| 035 | . | ‡a(OAUW)410553 | |
| 040 | . | ‡aNLC ‡beng ‡cYDX ‡dBDX ‡dNLC ‡dOCLCQ ‡dOCLCF ‡dCNCBE ‡dJOZ ‡dSO$ ‡dCaOAUW ‡erda ‡dMTPK | |
| 050 | 0. | ‡aGT 4905 | |
| 050 | 4. | ‡aGT4905 ‡b.L44 2021 | |
| 082 | 0 | 4. | ‡a394.261 ‡223 |
| 090 | . | ‡aON ORDER | |
| 092 | . | ‡aON ORDER | |
| 100 | 1 | . | ‡aLee, Jen Sookfong ‡eauthor. |
| 245 | 1 | 0. | ‡aChinese New Year : ‡ba celebration for everyone / ‡cJen Sookfong Lee. |
| 264 | 1. | ‡aVictoria, B.C. : ‡bOrca Book Publishers, ‡c2021. | |
| 264 | 4. | ‡c©2021 | |
| 300 | . | ‡a86 pages : ‡bcolor illustrations ; ‡c24 cm | |
| 336 | . | ‡atext ‡btxt ‡2rdacontent | |
| 337 | . | ‡aunmediated ‡bn ‡2rdamedia | |
| 338 | . | ‡avolume ‡bnc ‡2rdacarrier | |
| 490 | 1 | . | ‡aOrca origins |
| 500 | . | ‡aPreviously published: 2017. | |
| 504 | . | ‡aIncludes bibliographical references and index. | |
| 505 | 0 | . | ‡aIntroduction -- What the kids say about Chinese New Year -- Chapter one: what Chinese New Year is all about -- Mythic origins -- The not-so-mythic story -- How Chinese New Year changed -- When politics and holidays collide -- Chinese school and the New Year -- Janie's story -- Chapter two: how Chinese New Year spread around the world -- A global community -- Chinese New Year festivals through the ages -- Jen's story (part one) -- Emma's story -- Chapter three: how Chinese New Year is celebrated today -- A public holiday -- Family first -- The importance of color -- It's not all about the money -- Jen's story (part two) --- Elaine's story -- Chapter four: Chinese New Year celebrations across the globe -- Around the world -- A different kind of traveler -- The new diversity -- Stephen's story -- Amanda's story -- A final word from the author -- Glossary -- Resources -- Index -- Acknowledgements. |
| 520 | . | ‡a"From its beginnings as a farming celebration marking the end of winter to its current role as a global party featuring good food, lots of gifts and public parades, Chinese New Year is a snapshot of Chinese culture. Award-winning author and broadcaster Jen Sookfong Lee recalls her childhood in Vancouver and weaves family stories into the history, traditions and evolution of Chinese New Year. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs throughout."-- ‡cProvided by publisher. | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aChinese New Year ‡vJuvenile literature. | |
| 830 | 0. | ‡aOrca origins. | |
| 852 | . | ‡p013460 ‡t1 ‡hGT 4905 .L438 2021 ‡zArrived ‡kNonfiction{NF} ‡cMiscellaneous{MIS} ‡bAlexander College Library{AC} ‡qExc ‡9$.00 | |
| 852 | . | ‡e8.81 ‡oMTPK ‡q1 | |
| 852 | . | ‡b58500001113034 ‡cGT4905.L44 2021 ‡e12.95 ‡nWH ‡oMTPK ‡q1 | |
| 905 | . | ‡uNA978233 | |
| 901 | . | ‡a127116825 ‡b ‡c127116825 ‡tbiblio ‡soclc | |
