The Dragon New Year: A Chinese Legend by David Bouchard, illustrated by Zhong-Yang Huang

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Every spring, a clash of cymbals, a splash of colourful fireworks, and the Dragon Dance announce the beginning of the Chinese New Year. But how, in the mists of time, did these traditional celebrations begin? Join a wise, old grandmother and her innocent, young granddaughter in this charming and masterfully illustrated follow-up to David Bouchard and Zhong-Yang Huang's The Great Race. In The Dragon New Year, author Bouchard spins an enticing tale involving a monstrous sea dragon, a mother's sorrow, and a magical Buddha. Combined with bold and imaginative illustrations by acclaimed artist Huang, this story of courage and kindness, love and revenge will delight both children and adults alike.

Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes by Roseanne Thong, illustrated by Grace Lin

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From round rice bowls to square pizza boxes, a little girl's neighbourhood becomes a discovery ground of shapes in this lyrical picture book. The bright, whimsical art illustrates many Chinese objects, and a short glossary explains their cultural significance.

Squirrel's New Year's Resolution by Pat Miller, illustrated by Kathi Ember

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Squirrel knows that New Year's Day is a great day for making resolutions! But what does it mean to make a resolution, anyway? As she makes visits around the forest she learns about New Year's resolutions and helps her friends get started on theirs. If only she can think of a resolution of her very own...

New Clothes for New Year's Day by Hyun-Joo Bae

This colourful book originally published in Korea shows the new clothes that children wear on New Year's Day. There is an explanation of customs and each piece of clothing at the back of the book.

Originally in Korean.