{"product_id":"the-lunar-new-year-surprise-9781958372050","title":"The Lunar New Year Surprise","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"It's the first day of the Lunar New Year--the biggest, yummiest, NOISIEST celebration of the year!\" During the festivities, can Gege find the perfect moment to present his handcrafted surprise to his little sister?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will learn what makes the Lunar New Year special, from the preparation responsibilities, to the celebratory new moon signifying the first day of the holiday, and the festivities that continue in the following weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether rice balls for family togetherness, spring rolls for a fresh start, or noodles for long life and happiness, this tale has a foodie focus and shows why Lunar New Year is the yummiest celebration of the year, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJade Wang and Tammy Do join together to represent their respective cultures as Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, is celebrated around the world and in various Asian countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jade Wang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Soaring Kite Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 8.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958372050\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/23\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2023 pg. 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWang, Jade:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eJade Wang\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bilingual English and Mandarin-Chinese author. She grew up in the very diverse Bay Area of Northern California and now resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and young daughter. During the day, Jade works as a speech-language pathologist with children and adults with special needs. When she is not indulging in her favorite pastime of writing children's literature, Jade enjoys crocheting, art-making, and playing with her little girl.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo, Tammy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eTammy Do\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Vietnamese illustrator. Born in Vietnam, she discovered her artistic skills when she was young, but never thought art could become her career. Tammy moved to the U.S. to obtain a bachelor's degree in finance. After working a few years in the industry while drawing as a hobby, she realized her true passion for art. She is pursuing a master's degree in illustration and building her professional career as an illustrator, working on illustrations for children's books, advertising and magazines. With illustration, she is able to free her inner child, let herself wander through places and stories.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jade Wang \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47659156308125,"sku":"9781958372050","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_aad6cc16-cbd2-4f66-9a83-d9732f1cb4fc.jpg?v=1771351775","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-lunar-new-year-surprise-9781958372050","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}