
Title
New Year Surprise!
Author
Cheng, Christopher
Illustrator
Wu, Di
Publisher
National Library of Australia
Published Date
2016
Annotation
In a Chinese rural village, everyone is preparing to celebrate Chinese New Year. One young boy is keen to take part and wonders how he can help. As the story progresses, preparations are revealed through authentic Chinese illustrations in this picture book along with engaging language. Much factual information is integrated naturally within the story with additional material at the end to promote discussion and projects in the classroom.
Key Concepts
Celebrations, Cultural traditions, Language, Social life
Audience
Primary, Upper primary
AC Links/EYLF
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