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“During Tết Trung Thu, a young boy of Vietnamese descent finds a way to honor the legend behind the celebration…Vietnamese words and rituals are deftly interwoven throughout Dinh’s straightforward, concise narrative, complemented by the cozy cartoons, illuminated with bold colors and textured with lines and shadow. A charming holiday tale of a child honoring tradition while marching to the beat of his own drummer.”

—Kirkus Reviews

The Moon Lantern

Written by Hà Dinh
Illustrated by Hà Dinh
Published by Albert Whitman & Company

A lyrical and inclusive picture book about the struggles and joys of cultural and family customs, and having the courage and creativity to make them your own.

Tết Trung Thu, or the Moon Festival, is one of the most popular holidays in Việt Nam. To continue the traditions of this special holiday in America, Huy and his family celebrate with mooncakes, lion dances, and homemade lanterns. This year, Huy wants to enter the lantern-making contest, but instead of crafting a lantern in the traditional star shape, Huy plans to honor the moon. Together with his Ba, Huy creates a special lantern showing that a new twist can help old traditions shine even more brightly.

Primary ISBN: 9780807510728
Publication Date: September 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States—

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

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

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