Celebrate Lunar and Chinese New Year with These Books

A stunning, mythology-inspired ode to the places and people who came before us as a girl embarks on her first visit to her mother’s hometown in China for Lunar New Year.

This exuberant story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Grace Lin’s artwork is a bright and gloriously patterned celebration in itself! And her story is tailor-made for reading aloud.

Ring in the Lunar New Year with this sweet picture book by Emmy-winning TV host Michelle W. Park. This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The author’s own dumpling recipe and a fun activity are included at the end!

Children have never had so many reasons to learn how Chinese people everywhere ring in the new and ring out the old. As China takes its new place on the global stage, understanding Chinese culture and values becomes ever more essential to our next generation.

Count out twelve ways to celebrate Lunar New Year! This fun-filled picture book inspired by “The 12 Days of Christmas” is perfect for fans of Natasha Wing’s The Night Before series.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and learn about all of its traditions with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book!

It’s time to celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Grandparents, parents, and children all
Come together to join in the fun.

Firecrackers, family, a Lion dancer, and loud drums are all parts of Grace’s Chinese New Year celebrations in this Step 2 Reader!

Fireworks and dragons and . . . a missing girl? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in San Francisco, home of the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. They plan to watch the famous Chinese New Year parade and see Miss Chinatown ride by in a giant float. But during the parade, Miss Chinatown disappears, and so does her crown! Can the kids crack the case?

Celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sesame Street with Ji-Young, Lily, and Elmo!

Elmo learns about different Lunar New Year celebrations from his friends on Sesame Street. Ji-Young tells Elmo about Soellal, which is celebrated in Korea. And Lily the tiger shares traditions from her Chinese Lunar New Year festivities. This colorful board book is filled with good fortune and fun for everyone!

Count to twelve with the zodiac animals as they get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year! Sweet, colorful illustrations introduce each of the zodiac animals as they bring special items to the celebration.