Canterbury Library presents: a read-aloud of Sam & the Lucky Money, written by Karen Chinn and illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu.
About the story:
"Sam can hardly wait to go shopping with his mom. It's Chinese New Year's Day and his grandparents have given him the traditional gift of lucky money–red envelopes called leisees (lay-sees). This year Sam is finally old enough to spend it any way he chooses. Best of all, he gets to spend his lucky money in his favorite place — Chinatown!
But when Sam realizes that his grandparents' gift is not enough to get the things he wants, his excitement turns to disappointment. Even though his mother reminds him that he should appreciate the gift, Sam is not convinced — until a surprise encounter with a stranger.
With vivid watercolor paintings, artists Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu celebrate the sights and sounds of festive Chinatown streets. In her picture book debut, author Karen Chinn tells the affecting story of a child who discovers that sometimes the best gifts come from the heart."
Source & buy the book here: https://www.leeandlow.com/books/sam-and-the-lucky-money
About the Author:
"Karen Chinn - Author
(1959-2003) was born in Seattle, Washington, and received a bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Washington. She lived in Seattle, WA with her husband and daughter. Same and the Lucky Money was her first picture book."
Source: https://www.leeandlow.com/books/sam-and-the-lucky-money
About the Illustrators:
"Ying-Hwa Hu and her husband Cornelius Van Wright have illustrated dozens of award-winning books. Their illustrations have been praised by Kirkus Reviews as “bright, detailed and dynamic, vividly depicting . . . characters’ facial features and personalities.” Hu, who was born in Taiwan, lives in New York City. You can find her online at www.yinghwahu.com and follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest at @yinghwahu."
Source: https://www.leeandlow.com/books/sam-and-the-lucky-money
Find this title at our library!
Located in the Star Fiction section in the library
Call Number: * Chi
Library Destiny Database: https://tinyurl.com/22h92r3x
Quiz Info:
Accelerated Reader®
Quiz Number: 17734EN
Points: 0.5 pts.
Reading level: 3.6
Interest level: LG
Additional Info:
Interest grade level: IL 2-5.
Reading grade level: RL 4-5.
Interest grade level: GL E.
Lexile Service: AD660L
P-2 LAUSD Rated Very Good.
Publication Info:
Published New York : Lee & Low, 1995.
Format unpaged. : illus.
LCCN 94-11766
ISBN 1-880000-13-X
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Copyright Info:
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