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Happy New Year! / Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts’Ai! By: Demi This book involves the culture of the Chinese New Year and all the exciting traditions that come along with it! This children's book dives deeper into the food, preparation, and events that all lead up to and take place during the Chinese New Year. Integrating this literature into your classroom will be a great way for students to understand the meaning behind other cultures and their traditions.

Chinese New Year By: David F. Marx This selection is one of many "Read-About Holiday" books that introduces the topic of the Chinese New Year. //Chinese New Year,// by David F. Marx would be a great piece to have in younger age classrooms to really focus on the festivities of this important holiday!

Celebrations Around the World A Multicultural Handbook By: Carole S. Angell //Celebrations Around the World// is a wonderful teacher and student resource to discover at least 20 celebrations, festivals, or religious holidays around the world. Students are able to really connect their traditions to those of another country. = Children's Literature in General  = Chinese New Year By: Debbie Rivers-Moore This book can be found at Barnes & Noble and includes a number of activities to complete relating to the Chinese New Year. My First Chinese New Year By: Karen Katz This book follows the story of a little girl as she learns about the Chinese New Year.