JOIN US FOR A STORYTIME AND CRAFT IN CELEBRATION OF LUNAR YEAR!
Bowne House educators will read stories about Lunar New Year. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments. The program is appropriate for ages 5 and up.
PLEASE NOTE: All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the program.
Price: Free
Pre-registration will be available via Eventbrite.
READ ALOUD BOOK LIST:
Bringing In the New Year (Read to a Child!) by Grace Lin (Author)
This exuberant story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it’s time to put on new clothes and celebrate with family and friends. There will be fireworks and lion dancers, shining lanterns, and a great, long dragon parade to help bring in the Lunar New Year.
The Night Before Lunar New Year by Natasha Wing (Author) & Lingfeng Ho (Author)
Year, and a little girl is excited for all of the celebrations to come. She's prepared dumplings with her mom, bought a new dress in Chinatown, and even helped scare mythical beast
It's the night before Lunar New Nian away with her cousins and brother. There's only one problem: she's a bit nervous about all of the loud noises at the upcoming Lunar New Year Parade. Will she overcome her fears?