The Lunar New Year is almost here and this is one party that you won’t want to miss. Yue and her family are very excited for the Lunar New Year celebrations. And this year it will be extra special as it is little baby Ru’s first time. There’s so much to do and look forward to but best of all for Yue is the chance to show her brother what makes this time of year so wonderful. Feasts and fireworks, parties and parades, clothes and calligraphy are sure to make this year’s celebrations Yue’s most memorable one’s yet… Like the best of Chinese banquets, Vikki serves up a veritable smorgasbord of delights as she invites everyone to experience and to understand what it means to those who celebrate the Lunar New Year in this brilliant and comprehensive look at everything from dumplings and dragons to years and yin-yangs to lanterns and luck. Blending the modern with nostalgia, ancestry and time old traditions, The Lucky Red Envelope is an access all areas exploration of Lunar New Year festivities delivered in an inviting combination of informative narrative, busy scenes and over one-hundred-and-forty flaps to lift. Crammed full of rituals and customs, family and good-times, every page dazzles with intricate details, rich colours and beautiful patterns. There’re an incredible amount of things to spot with many of the flaps - some of which are harder to find than others - revealing plenty of hidden gems. Yue’s family are wonderful hosts and make for the most excellent of guides as they lead readers through every aspect of their celebrations. From the lighting of the candles for the kitchen god to sweeping out bad luck, watching fireworks to eating delicious food, the Chinese zodiac to dressing for the occasion, parades in the town square to exchanging lucky envelopes, everything important is covered in an immersive and interactive reading experience that curious children will indulge for hours.
Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions around the world and it is lovely that families and children can see their experiences recognised. For many, this is a wonderful window into the lives of others and allows them to understand, to believe and to accept experiences and events even if they are unfamiliar and different to their own. An engaging and educational extravaganza that is perfect for sharing with children in the build up to and during the festivities! Recommended for 3+. With huge thanks to Allen & Unwin for the copy I received in exchange for an honest review.
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