Overview

""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.

Full Product Details

9781958372050

Table of Contents

Reviews

"""Wang details traditional Spring Festival customs and their meanings, portrayed in Do's festive illustrations . . . . Back matter includes more about Lunar New Year dishes globally and a zodiac animal guide.""--Publishers Weekly -- (10/23/2023 12:00:00 AM)"

"""Wang details traditional Spring Festival customs and their meanings, portrayed in Do's festive illustrations . . . . Back matter includes more about Lunar New Year dishes globally and a zodiac animal guide.""—Publishers Weekly ""Recommended for larger collections or those that need books about Lunar New Year.""—School Library Journal"

Author Information

Jade Wang is a bilingual English and Mandarin-Chinese author. She grew up in the very diverse Bay Area of Northern California and now resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and young daughter. During the day, Jade works as a speech-language pathologist with children and adults with special needs. When she is not indulging in her favorite pastime of writing children's literature, Jade enjoys crocheting, art-making, and playing with her little girl. Tammy Do is a Vietnamese illustrator. Born in Vietnam, she discovered her artistic skills when she was young, but never thought art could become her career. Tammy moved to the U.S. to obtain a bachelor's degree in finance. After working a few years in the industry while drawing as a hobby, she realized her true passion for art. She is pursuing a master's degree in illustration and building her professional career as an illustrator, working on illustrations for children's books, advertising and magazines. With illustration, she is able to free her inner child, let herself wander through places and stories.

Tab Content 6

Countries Available