A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese New Year,

written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin.

‘Twelve animals, one for each year, each one with their own

special powers.

It all started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.’

Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne is so

excited! As her family start decorating the house, there’s a knock

on the door… her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived!

They start their celebrations with a traditional meal filled with

fish for good luck, noodles for long life, dumplings

for blessings and a WHOLE chicken. Then after

dinner Nai Nai tells the story of how Chinese New year began, with

the Great Race!

Join Mai-Anne as she learns about twelve animals and their special

powers in the story of how Chinese New Year began!

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning of

Chinese New Year and family traditions for little ones

A love letter to all the grandparents in the world

Features some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especially

curious minds about Chinese New Year, including different countries’

traditions

Illustrations of China Towns around the world on the first and

last pages

Written and illustrated by two brilliantly talented Asian women