num_pages: 32
description: A six-year-old boy performs his first Lion Dance in New York City’s Chinatown in this intimate look at a Chinese family celebrating the Chinese New Year!Six-year-old Ernie Wan is the elder son of a kung fu master. He lives in Chinatown with his mother and father, his big sister Jenny, and his little brother Warren. ​​​​​​​This is the story of the most important day of Ernie’s life. He has studied kung fu at his father’s studio since he was three. And this Chinese New Year, he will perform his first Lion Dance on the streets of New York City. ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​Here is a rare and intimate look at a Chinese household as they embrace their ancient customs, celebrate their most important holiday, and share a proud moment with Ernie.
language: English
title: Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year
titlecomplete: Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year
genres: Family, Holiday, Asian Literature, China, Realistic Fiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Cultural
ratings_count: 125
places: New York City, New York, Chinatown, New York City, New York
publisher: Scholastic Press