A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese NewYear, written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin.'Twelve animals, one for each year, each one with their ownspecial powers.It all started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.'Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anneis so excited! As her family start decorating the house, there's a knock on thedoor... her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived!They start their celebrations with a traditional meal filled withfish for good luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for blessingsand a WHOLE chicken. Then after dinner Nai Nai tells the storyof how Chinese New year began, with the Great Race!Join Mai-Anne as she learns about twelve animals and theirspecial powers in the story of how Chinese New Year began! A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning ofChinese New Year and family traditions for little onesA love letter to all the grandparents in the worldFeatures some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especiallycurious minds about Chinese New Year, including different countries'traditionsIllustrations of China Towns around the world on the first andlast pagesWritten and illustrated by two brilliantly talented Asian women