Maisy's Chinese New Year

Written and illustrated by Lucy Cousins

Part of the Maisy series

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a feast, lucky gifts, and a dragon dance.

3.6 Goodreads · 191 ratings

32 pages· ~470L

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Bookroo's summary

Maisy and her friends gather to celebrate Chinese New Year with Tiger, who brings gifts symbolizing good luck. As they enjoy a feast and exchange red envelopes, Tiger shares the holiday's story. The night ends with fireworks, but the real excitement awaits with a dragon dance on New Year's Day. Discover the vibrant traditions and joy of this festive occasion.

From the publisher

Join Maisy and friends in a joyful celebration of Chinese New Year. Tomorrow is Chinese New Year, and Maisy’s friend Tiger is coming home for the occasion. Hooray! Tiger has brought some beautiful gifts, some with a special symbol that means good luck. Maisy has asked all her friends to her house to celebrate with a delicious feast, and Penguin and Ostrich are handing out lucky red packets with money inside. Now it’s time for Tiger to tell the story of Chinese New Year, while everyone stays up late for fireworks. But the best is to come on New Year’s Day, when Maisy and all her friends take part in a dragon dance! Vivid with red and gold, this First Experiences book–featuring a simple visual glossary of common Chinese New Year’s objects–will be a favorite of little ones new to the tradition as well as those for whom it’s a beloved event.

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