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Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: A Celebration of Family and Lunar New Year Traditions

Zed Zha, illustrated by Sian James

Meng, a Chinese American girl, prepares for Lunar New Year with her family. During the festivities, her father tells her about tai nai nai, Meng's great-grandmother, whose courageous act became an important family story. Meng also learns why Mandarin, traditional holiday foods, and ancestral stories matter to her family. Peanuts have a special place among the foods shared for the celebration.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · Family · Food And Cooking · Holidays And Celebrations
Format
Paperback
Publisher
becker&mayer! kids
Published
January 30, 2025
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9780760395530
Language
English
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