HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!
This year, it’s all about the dragon. The dragon is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of zodiac animals Characteristics of those born in the years of the dragon tend to be ambitious, confident, and charismatic.
I’ve put together a fun list of children's books on Chinese New Year, take a look! And why not add them to your bookshelf??
The Dragon Painter
retold by Lesley Sims & BlueBean (Illustrator)
‘Chang is the best painter in all of China, so it's Chang the Emperor sends for when his new temple needs painting. But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if you add eyes, painted dragons come to life?’
Order a copy from Hive, here.
The Year of the Dragon: Tales From the Chinese Zodiac
by Oliva Chin & Jennifer Wood (Illustrator)
‘The Year of the Dragon is the most lucky and popular... for good reason! Dominic is an adventurous dragon whose journey celebrates the new year.’
Order a copy from Hive, here.
Lunar New Year
by Natasha Yim & Jingting Wang (Illustrator)
‘A celebratory, inclusive and educational exploration of Lunar New Year for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do. Lunar New Year captures the magic of the celebration by exploring how Ling and her family enjoy the biggest Chinese festival of the year.’
Order a copy from Hive, here.
Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap Book
by Joan Holab & Benrei Huang (Illustrator)
‘It's Lunar New Year and there are so many fun things to do! Shopping at the outdoor market for fresh flowers, eating New Year's dinner with the whole family, receiving red envelopes from Grandma and Grandpa, and best of all-watching the spectacular Lunar New Year's parade!’
Order a copy from Blackwell’s, here.
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragons
by Nina Simonds, Leslie Swartz, The Children’s Museum - Boston, and Meilo So (Illustrator)
‘Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes.’
Order a copy from Blackwell’s, here.
The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
by Christopher Corr
‘Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed from generation to generation.’
Order a copy from Wordery, here.
The Lucky Red Envelope: A Lift-the-Flap Lunar New Year Celebration
by Vikki Zhang
‘Get ready for Lunar New Year, following a little girl and her family as they get ready for and celebrate the Lunar New Year festival. With non-fiction information about the significance of certain rituals, but told through the excited eyes of a child, this is a book to return to year after year in the run up to the biggest festival in the Chinese calendar.’
Order a copy from Hive, here.
