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Hiss! Pop! Boom!
Celebrating Chinese New Year

By Tricia Morrissey; Illustrations by Kong Lee
6 1/2 x 10 inches; 32 pages; hardcover; color illustrations
ISBN 0-9715940-7-4
US$12.95

Hiss! Pop! Boom! Chinese New Year explodes with sparkling firecrackers, dancing lions and sticky dumplings. Classical Chinese brush paintings beautifully illustrate the traditions of this special family celebration. Clear and rhythmic text invites children and parents to read together as they enjoy and share their own family traditions.

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Tricia Morrissey
Tricia Morrissey was born in Nairobi, Kenya and spent her childhood in Africa, Greece, Iowa, Georgia and Kansas. She now lives in San Francisco where she writes and edits books for children.

Kong Lee
Kong Lee was born in Guangzhou, China, but grew up in Hong Kong. His love for Chinese calligraphy, brush painting, and photography began at a very young age. Mr. Lee’s work, which is inspired by his love of travel, has been exhibited throughout China and California. Mr. Lee lives in California with his family.