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“In this engaging board book, a series of prepositional phrases describes a brother and sister’s journey from their home in the country to their grandparents’ house in the city as they are guided by the animals of the Chinese Zodiac and end up in a community celebration of Lunar New Year. Vibrating with color, the packed illustrations have a seek-and-find feel. …A spectacular final double gatefold expands the Chinatown neighborhood party both outward and upward.”

– School Library Journal

LunarTale: A New Year’s Adventure

Written by Stella Hong
Illustrated by Stella Hong
Published by Abrams Appleseed

Written and illustrated by Stella Hong, LunarTale follows a brother and sister on their way to Grandma’s house to celebrate Lunar New Year. Protected and guided by the 12 magical animals of the zodiac, they’ll travel through the city into a vast tea garden, a serene bamboo grove, and across an ancient stone bridge to gather special treats for their big, celebratory family dinner.

Young readers will delight in the clever die-cut surprises throughout and the dramatic quadruple gatefold at the end that reveals a special, festive surprise complete with dragon dancers and fireworks. Look for the 12 zodiac animals throughout the book: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

Primary ISBN: 9781419769511
Publication Date: November 2023
Available As: Hardcover
Board Book, Age 03 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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