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Long-Long's New Year: A Story about the Chinese Spring Festival Hardcover - 2005

by Catherine Gower; He Zhihong (Illustrator)

Summary

In this beautifully illustrated picture 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. Includes a glossary of Chinese terms.

From the publisher

Catherine Gower recently taught English in China, where she also learned 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.

First line

"Hey, Long-Long! Wake up, we're almost there !"

Details

  • Title Long-Long's New Year: A Story about the Chinese Spring Festival
  • Author Catherine Gower; He Zhihong (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Hardcover with J
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Tuttle Publishing
  • Date 2005-01-15
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Glossary, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780804836661 / 0804836663
  • Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.7 x 8.6 x 0.3 in (27.18 x 21.84 x 0.76 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 09 years
  • Grade levels P - 4
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Asian - General
    • Ethnic Orientation: Asian - General
  • Library of Congress subjects Children's stories, China - Social life and customs
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004111580
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Media reviews

"The engaging illustrations use graceful lines and bright color washes to depict a bustling Chinese village infused with holiday excitement."—,School Library Journal

Citations

  • Booklist, 02/15/2005, Page 1084
  • Publishers Weekly, 01/31/2005, Page 67
  • School Library Journal, 06/01/2005, Page 115

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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