Grace’s Chinese New Year
Written by Jackie Huang
Illustrated by Jackie Huang
Published by Random House Children's Books
Firecrackers, family, a Lion dancer, and loud drums are all parts of Grace’s Chinese New Year celebrations in this Step 2 Reader!
Sweep away the bad luck; sweep in the good luck—it’s Chinese New Year! Grace and her family are getting ready for the festivities. They’re hanging red lanterns, and, yum….what’s that smell? Grace’s grandmother is making dumplings! Grace’s whole family comes together to celebrate their traditions and she is so excited!
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Primary ISBN: 9780593571262
Publication Date: December 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Reader, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American
Themes: Celebrations: Lunar New Year, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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