In a brightly colored board book, perfect for the youngest child, Newbery Honoree Grace Lin tells the tale of a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each family member lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it's time to celebrate. There will be fireworks and lion dancers, shining lanterns, and a great, long dragon parade at the end Lin's bold and gloriously patterned...
Tomorrow is the Lunar New Year, a major holiday in China and several other East Asian countries. Check out our list of eight books to help you celebrate! These are mostly kids' books with a cookbook thrown in for good measure.