The Most Beautiful Dance
Follow the Mysterious Lion Celebrating the Chinese New Year
Will be published approx. on 20. April 2027
Book
Hardback
44 pages
978-1-63288-098-7 (ISBN)
Description
What if a lion could dance-- and carry your love across the world? Mei loves lions-- big, strong ones at the zoo and the silly, playful ones she makes at home. One day, while visiting her grandmother in Beijing, she finds a bright, curious lion head hidden away. It's colorful, fluffy, and full of mystery. Mei wonders, what kind of lion could this be? The very next day, Mei visits a busy fair to celebrate Chinese New Year. The air is filled with music, laughter, and the smell of yummy treats. Suddenly-- boom!-- drums start to play. Mei looks up and gasps. Lions are dancing! These lions jump, spin, and blink their big, shiny eyes. They are not quite like the lions at the zoo. These lions are alive with stories! Mei giggles, watches in amazement, and even reaches out to touch one. It feels magical. As Mei enjoys the dancing lions, she begins to understand something special. These lions aren't just for fun-- they help people remember, celebrate, and share stories from long ago.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Preschool, Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
ISBN-13
978-1-63288-098-7 (9781632880987)
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Persons
Yajuan Lu, a native Beijinger, holds degrees from Peking University Health Science Center and the University of Pittsburgh of Law. A health policy expert who has worked in both the U.S. and China, she is also the mother of Mei and Andrew. Inspired by her bicultural family, Yajuan writes and narrates bilingual children's books, including The Most Beautiful Face, The Family Treasure and The Most Beautiful Painting. Li Jian has a B.A. in Chinese painting from Hebei Normal University. Formerly a middle school art teacher and children's book editor, he currently owns his own illustration studio, focusing on stories for children.