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“The first entry in the “Holidays in our Home” series features an unnamed brother and sister celebrating Lunar New Year…mostly focused on explaining the holiday to readers who are encountering it for the first time. Mandarin vocabulary is lightly sprinkled in the text…Back matter includes information about traditional Lunar New Year’s foods from around the world, such as Tibetan momo (dumplings) and Vietnamese bánh chu’ng (rice cakes).”

– School Library Journal

The Lunar New Year Surprise

Written by Jade Wang
Illustrated by Tammy Do
Published by Soaring Kite Books

“It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year—the biggest, yummiest, NOISIEST celebration of the year!” During the festivities, can Gege find the perfect moment to present his handcrafted surprise to his little sister?

Children will learn what makes the Lunar New Year special, from the preparation responsibilities, to the celebratory new moon signifying the first day of the holiday, and the festivities that continue in the following weeks.

Whether rice balls for family togetherness, spring rolls for a fresh start, or noodles for long life and happiness, this tale has a foodie focus and shows why Lunar New Year is the yummiest celebration of the year, too.

Jade Wang and Tammy Do join together to represent their respective cultures as Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, is celebrated around the world and in various Asian countries.

Primary ISBN: 9781958372050
Publication Date: November 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Picture Book, Age 05 or older

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