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I Love Chinese New Year

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I Love Chinese New Year introduces young readers to the vibrant traditions of Chinese New Year through the eyes of Mai-Anne, who eagerly awaits the festivities with her family. When her grandmother, Nai Nai, arrives, they share a special meal filled with symbolic dishes like fish for good luck and noodles for long life. After dinner, Nai Nai recounts the legendary Great Race story, explaining the origins of the twelve zodiac animals and their unique powers. This beautifully illustrated book blends storytelling with cultural education, making it an engaging celebration of family and heritage.
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This book is perfect for young children and families interested in learning about Chinese New Year traditions. It also serves as a heartfelt tribute to grandparents, making it especially meaningful for multi-generational families and readers curious about diverse cultures.

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Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne is so exciting to celebrate with her Grandmother, Nai Nai. Together they retell the story behind the Great Race. A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning of Chinese New Year and family traditions for little ones.

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A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese New Year, written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin.

Twelve animals, one for each year, each one with their own special powers.

It all started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.

Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne is so excited!

As her family start decorating the house, there's a knock on the door... her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived!

They start their celebrations with a traditional meal filled with fish for good luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for blessings, and a WHOLE chicken. Then after dinner, Nai Nai tells the story of how Chinese New Year began, with the Great Race!

Join Mai-Anne as she learns about twelve animals and their special powers in the story of how Chinese New Year began!

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning of Chinese New Year and family traditions for little ones.

A love letter to all the grandparents in the world.

Features some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especially curious minds about Chinese New Year, including different countries' traditions.

Illustrations of China Towns around the world on the first and last pages.

Written and illustrated by two brilliantly talented Asian women.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702315732

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Li Xin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 24

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