Playing with Lanterns

Can Zhao Di's lanterns survive the New Year's mischief?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Zhao Di and her friends light up the night with colorful lanterns during the Chinese New Year. As they navigate the village's playful challenges, they savor each moment of this vibrant tradition. But can they keep their lanterns safe from the wind and mischievous boys until the final night? Join Zhao Di in this enchanting tale of celebration and adventure, where every night brings new excitement and the promise of a grand finale.

From the publisher

Zhao Di wishes the New Year would never end!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.

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