Ruby's Chinese New Year

Written by Vickie Lee · Illustrated by Joey Chou

A girl seeks zodiac animals' help to deliver a New Year gift to her grandmother.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 498 ratings

40 pages· 784 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD540L

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Bookroo's summary

Ruby embarks on a journey to her grandmother's house with a special New Year card. Along the way, she encounters the clever Rat, strong Ox, and cautious Rabbit, among others. Each zodiac animal offers unique assistance, but who will ultimately help her reach her destination? Discover the magic of the Chinese zodiac in this enchanting tale filled with cultural richness and adventure. Will Ruby's determination and the animals' guidance lead her to success?

From the publisher

In this picture book celebrating Chinese New Year, animals from the Chinese zodiac help a little girl deliver a gift to her grandmother. Ruby has a special card to give to her grandmother for Chinese New Year. But who will help her get to grandmother’s house to deliver it? Will it be clever Rat, strong Ox, or cautious Rabbit? Ruby meets each of the twelve zodiac animals on her journey. This picture book includes back matter with a focus on the animals of the Chinese zodiac. - GODWIN BOOKS -

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 784
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD540L

Themes & topics

Books about grandma Books about Chinese New Year Books about family Books about animals Books about multigenerational

What readers & critics say

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“The illustrations in this one are amazing—cute, colorful and modern! It introduces you to the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac as Ruby goes on a journey to her grandmother's house to celebrate Chinese New Year, as well as many of the elements that make up a traditional Chinese New Year celebration. I loved that it emphasized that the most important part isn't the gifts, but the quality time spent together with family and friends.”

Marmee

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