Lanterns and Firecrackers
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€15.99
It's Chinese New Year! Join in the celebrations and follow a family as they let off firecrackers, watch the amazing dragon dances and light their beautiful lanterns to celebrate the start of their New Year. This delightful picture book is a simple introduction to the Chinese New Year festival for the very young. Part of a pre-school series that introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. Also includes historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.
Jonny Zucker was a teacher and writer who worked in radio, played in several bands and dabbled in stand-up comedy. He composed music for a theatre in education company and ran his own publishing company in London.Jonny is the author of over thirty books for adults, teenagers and children. These include the Venus Spring books for Piccadilly Press and the Max Flash for Stripes. He also wrote the Festival Time! series, Dan and the Mudman, Striker Boy and Striker Boy Kicks Out for Frances Lincoln. Jan Barger Cohen has illustrated many children's picture books.