Frank Carlson Library

While investigating a mystery on New Year's Eve, four friends encounter a big surprise.

"A moving, lovely cri de coeur from a father, whose daughter has moved to another country. The sense of loss and dislocation is countered by acceptance of the child's need to move away, grow up and become herself. This book would have great resonance in the Chinese diaspora--but also in any diaspora. The loss that is entailed in leaving home, while at the same time the recognition of why it is sometimes necessary is beautifully and lovingly portrayed....

Presents instructions on how to plan parties to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year.

An Asian cook and a Chinese New Year celebration help a ten-year-old girl at a Montana stage coach station to regain her confidence after smallpox scars her face.

Describes the origins of New Year traditions and ways in which the coming of the new year is celebrated around the world.

When Shanté is sent to find black-eyed peas for her family's New Year's celebration, she learns about each of her neighbor's New Year's traditions in their home countries.

Marvin and Milton want to celebrate the coming of the new year but fall asleep before midnight.