Chen, Yong A Gift 32 pgs. Boyd Mills Press 2009. PICTURE BOOK $16.95. Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in the Chinese culture. Amy's mom becomes homesick during the Chinese New Year since they are living in the United States and her family is still living in China. She misses her family and wishes that her daughter, Amy, could have the chance to meet them. One day, they receive a package for Amy from her family. It is a present they sent for Chinese New Year. It is a beautiful stone that has been turned into a dragon, that Amy can wear as a necklace. Although the dragon used to signify the emperor of China, now it is the symbol of China itself. The paintings in the book are beautiful. Although a short and cute story, there wasn't really a plot. Most of the information is found within the author's note. EL - OPTIONAL. Anna M, Teacher.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment