PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year

Written by Virginia Loh-Hagan · Illustrated by Renne Benoit

A girl learns Chinese New Year traditions from her grandmother.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young Chinese-American girl embarks on a cultural journey as her grandmother visits from China to teach her the traditions of Chinese New Year. From cleaning windows to avoiding unlucky numbers, she discovers the significance behind each custom. As the celebration unfolds, she experiences the joy of parades, fireworks, and the cherished gifts of lai see. Will she master the traditions in time for the festivities? Join her in this heartwarming tale of family, heritage, and the vibrant spirit of the New Year.

From the publisher

When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 6–9
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD580L

Themes & topics

Books about grandma Books about China Books about Chinese New Year Books about luck Books about siblings

What readers & critics say

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4.5

“This book has some fun humor in it and shows the Chinese New Year through the eyes of a young child. It does a good job of introducing some of the traditions and meanings behind the holiday.”

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