Books on Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year's Dragon: by Rachel Sing recounts a young girl's contemporary New Year experiences enhanced by her imaginary journey over ancient China.

Happy New Year! Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'ai!: by Demi describes the preparations and activities of Chinese New Year.

Sam and the Lucky Money: by Karen Chinn sends a message about generosity to others during a season of plenty.

Story of the Chinese Zodiac English Chinese: by Monica Chang presents beautifully cut paper animals of the zodiac story.

The Runaway Rice Cake: by Ying Chang Compestine has it all: holiday excitement, history, and best of all, a moral to the story.

This Next New Year: by Janet S. Wong features a half Korean, half Chinese boy describing his family customs to a diverse group of friends.