More Chinese New Year

I just found another great resource on Chinese New Year books - don't miss another great blogger in action!
My Overthinking..."Overthinking Chinese New Year Children's Books"

Happy Chinese New Year!

I hang my head in shame - I have been remiss this year.  I haven't posted one thing on Chinese New Year AND with two daughters born in China - that is just not right!  So I'm going to make it right - and direct you to a wonderful post that one of my favorite bloggers has put together - don't miss it!!

Jama's Alphabet Soup - "A Little Chinese Take-Out"

Chinese New Year Books

Because I have been asked a few times for recommendations on books for Chinese Celebrations, I'm going to post a bunch here - this will be a long post, sorry. I am also posting them this way so that in case you were interested in buying them from Amazon - if you click here off of my site then I can earn money towards our next adoption. This is from a previous post with NEW ADDITIONS added on the beginning of the links. So, here goes:

Kristi Valiant

I "happened upon" this illustrator - she was new-to-me - but oh, what a wonderful find!!  Kristi has illustrated a lot of books for children, but we have one particular favorite at our house:  Chinese Lanterns!!  It is a small book - a beginning reader - but mighty in size!!  What we love about it are the directions to make your own lanterns!!  But the illustrations are perfect for the story and it's just the right size for Chloe!  AND, just a secret here, if you contact Kristi personally - she will sign it for your child!!!  You NEED to go and check her out!

Bringing in the New Year

I JUST received my long-awaited copy of Grace Lin's new book, Bringing in the New Year. AND yes, it is all I hoped it would be. What a fun way to introduce kids to the holiday of Chinese New Year - she explains it in a simple format and, as usual, her illustrations are gorgeous. I know I am biased - I am a huge fan of Lin's, but this book just doesn't disappoint - it is wonderful - it will be a great addition to any collection.