Chloe's Lunar New Year
What's This Book About
Lily LaMotte, brilliant author of the graphic novel Measuring Up, an ALA Top Ten, has written her debut picture book about a special Lunar New Year feast. Perfect for fans of Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin and I Am Golden by Eva Chen.”Themes of love and family underlie the snappy text.” –Kirkus ReviewsIt’s almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can’t wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-má, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all she loves spending time with her family.Lily LaMotte and Michelle Lee have created a tender, warm, and uplifting holiday story about tradition and the importance of being with those you love.The back matter contains educational facts about the Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan and a fun recipe for a yummy fortune cake!A Bank Street Books Best Children’s Book of the Year for ages 12-14 in Family/School/Community Fiction (2024)
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Michelle Lee is an illustrator and designer based in Los Angeles, California. When not working on her own art, she designs for a children’s clothing line called the Bee’s Knees.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780063076518
- Publication Date
- January 3, 2023
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Original Publication Date
- January 3, 2023
- Page Count
- 40
- Words Per Page
- 12
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2021950865
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~301L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~J
- ATOS® Book Level
- 2.3
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 519497
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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