by Eva Wong Nava
illustrated by Xin Li
 
Hanging up rows of lanterns with Mama, putting out a dish of tangerines with Baba, welcoming guest of honour- Nai Nai, a Reunion Diner with dumplings and nian gao, Nai Nai’s retelling of the Great Race and, now that Uncle Eric has arrived from Dublin, a Family Dragon Dance. There's so much to do and so much fun to be had and that’s all just during the night before Chinese New Year! Mai-Anne introduces the Lunar New Year to readers from the warmth of a loving family home. Full of self affirmation. Includes, at the back, Eight Lucky Facts about Chinese New Year and Five Fiery Facts  about the Dragon Dance. ‘Warm family relationships depicting shared domestic responsibilities. Vibrant illustrations’ (Jayne, Primary Inclusion Manager, Letterbox Library Reviewer). Age 4-7, Paperback 21pp