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
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The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
