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Playing with lanterns, by Wang Yage; illustrated by Zhu Chengliang; translated by Helen Wang

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Playing with lanterns, by Wang Yage; illustrated by Zhu Chengliang; translated by Helen Wang

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Playing with lanterns

Oclc number

1287032877

Responsibility statement

by Wang Yage; illustrated by Zhu Chengliang; translated by Helen Wang

Summary

"Zhao Di and her friends are excited to go out at night with their paper lanterns and celebrate Chinese New Year. Each holding a unique colorful lantern with a lit candle inside, they admire the breathtaking colors while doing their best to avoid the wind and the sneaky boys in the village. Every night, until the fifteenth day of New Year, Zhao Di and her friends take part in this fun tradition, experiencing the thrill of nighttime in their village. And then--it's time to smash the lanterns! In this cheerful book first published in China, readers are invited along with Zhao Di and her friends as they experience all the joy and excitement of this folk Chinese custom. Details about the paper lantern tradition are also included in an author's note at the end of the book"--Google Books

Target audience

juvenile

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