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Nian: The Legend Behind China's Lunar New Year Festival
Wear red! — Light firecrackers! — Bang drums! But why all this noise and bright color?
For Chinese Lunar New Year and to scare off the Nian monster, of course! "Nian" is the classic story behind the Lunar New Year and its world-famous traditions.This is the perfect book for kids to learn how a brave, creative child made a huge difference and saved his family and his village. And our young hero scared the evil monster Nian back to his home in the ocean depths, never to be seen again!
This story is brilliantly illustrated; the engaging images come to life through the appearance of the traditional color of good fortune (red) as the monster is defeated.
"Nian" is the perfect gift for any multicultural holiday — especially the Chinese New Year!
For Chinese Lunar New Year and to scare off the Nian monster, of course! "Nian" is the classic story behind the Lunar New Year and its world-famous traditions.This is the perfect book for kids to learn how a brave, creative child made a huge difference and saved his family and his village. And our young hero scared the evil monster Nian back to his home in the ocean depths, never to be seen again!
This story is brilliantly illustrated; the engaging images come to life through the appearance of the traditional color of good fortune (red) as the monster is defeated.
"Nian" is the perfect gift for any multicultural holiday — especially the Chinese New Year!
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Published January 21, 2021
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