{"product_id":"little-nian-charlotte-chang-9781998317905","title":"Little Nian: The Story of the Little Chinese New Year Monster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Nian: The Story of the Little Chinese New Year Monster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Little \u003cem\u003eNian\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartwarming, 2D hand-drawn picture book that introduces young readers to the legendary Chinese New Year monster-reimagined as a cute, curious, and lovable little creature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Through Little Nian's gentle adventure, children learn why Chinese New Year is filled with red decorations, loud drums, glowing lanterns, and fire-all explained in simple language perfect for ages 2-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Discover the story behind the traditional customs of Lunar New Year: red banners on doors, safe little fire pots, joyful noise, family gatherings, and festive celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Designed for families who want to teach Chinese culture, Asian heritage, and Spring Festival traditions in a fun, friendly, and non-scary way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A soft and cozy retelling of the classic Nian legend-this version turns the \"monster\" into a sweet friend children will adore, making cultural learning warm and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Features vibrant, snowy New Year village scenes, hand-drawn lanterns, happy children, and a bright color palette that brings the holiday to life on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers, with short sentences and big, expressive illustrations that make reading fun and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Ideal as a read-aloud picture book for bedtime, classrooms, libraries, cultural events, and Lunar New Year celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Encourages curiosity, confidence, and understanding while introducing kids to the meaning behind one of the world's most important holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A wonderful addition to diverse children's bookshelves, multicultural units, holiday story collections, and Asian-inspired picture books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Great gift for Chinese New Year, classroom teachers, bilingual families, and anyone who wants kids to explore culture in a friendly, joyful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlotte Chang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1998317900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781998317905\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Yue Chang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Charlotte Chang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48114124292351,"sku":"9781998317905","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b51ba353-7b95-4cf1-8488-1acedb50ff81.jpg?v=1769619264","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/little-nian-charlotte-chang-9781998317905","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}