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In brief, simple sentences, Ernie Wan describes his Chinese-American family's celebration of the lunar New Year. Ernie lives in New York City's Chinatown, where traditions are rooted in the culture of southern China. Ernie's father, a kung fu master, choreographs The Lion Dance, the center of the community celebration and a major tourist attraction. This year, Ernie dances in the place of honor un... More

In brief, simple sentences, Ernie Wan describes his Chinese-American family's celebration of the lunar New Year. Ernie lives in New York City's Chinatown, where traditions are rooted in the culture of southern China. Ernie's father, a kung fu master, choreographs The Lion Dance, the center of the community celebration and a major tourist attraction. This year, Ernie dances in the place of honor under the lion's head. The book details six-year-old Ernie's preparations, at home and in school, for the Chinese New Year celebrations and his first public performance of the lion dance. Color photographs depict private and public festivities. Includes a chart of the 12-year Chinese zodiac and a horoscope for each of the animal signs.

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