Long-Long's New Year: A Story about the Chinese Spring Festival
Gower, Catherine
ISBN 10: 0804836663 ISBN 13: 9780804836661
Published by Tuttle Publishing, 2005
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Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0804836663I4N10
Synopsis:
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.
About the Author:
Catherine Gower lived and worked in China from 1997 to 1999, teaching English and learning Mandarin and Chinese calligraphy. She is now an editor in the English Language Teaching division of Oxford University Press. This is her first children's book.
He Zhihong was born in China in 1970 and graduated from the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts, where she studied traditional Chinese painting. She paints on both silk and rice paper. He Zhihong lives in Paris and teaches Chinese calligraphy in primary school.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Long-Long's New Year: A Story about the ...
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Zhihong, He
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket