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Chloe’s Lunar New Year by Lily LaMotte

Chloe’s Lunar New Year

Lily LaMotte

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 3, 2023

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring Chloe’s Lunar New Year.

Multigenerational FamiliesUS: Asian American StoriesLunar New Year Storiesfamily
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Who it’s for
A warm Lunar New Year story where family traditions and a shared feast take center stage.
Themes
Family love, Lunar New Year traditions
Pacing
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About this book

Lily LaMotte, brilliant author of the graphic novel Measuring Up, an ALA Top Ten, has written her debut picture book about a special Lunar New Year feast. Perfect for fans of Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin and I Am Golden by Eva Chen. "Themes of love and family underlie the snappy text." —Kirkus Reviews It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can’t wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year.

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They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-má, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all she loves spending time with her family. Lily LaMotte and Michelle Lee have created a tender, warm, and uplifting holiday story about tradition and the importance of being with those you love. The back matter contains educational facts about the Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan and a fun recipe for a yummy fortune cake! A Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 12–14 in Family/School/Community Fiction (2024)

A Feast Together

A warm Lunar New Year story where family traditions and a shared feast take center stage.

Come here for

  • Festive preparations, from lucky oranges to crispy turnip cake
  • A tender celebration of family time and tradition

Expect

  • A warm, accessible picture-book read
  • Back matter with Taiwan Lunar New Year facts and a fortune cake recipe

Where it sits

Lunar New Year Stories96%
US: Asian American Stories55%
Multigenerational Families45%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Art & Architecture
  • US: Asian American Stories
  • Multigenerational Families
  • New Baby Stories
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  • Sibling Stories
  • Halloween Stories
  • Nonreligious Celebrations
  • Religious Holiday Stories
Authors
Lily LaMotte
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 3, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Family love · Lunar New Year traditions
Reading lane
Art & Architecture