Lunar New Year 2022: Books

Board book. Drawing on the myth of the Chinese zodiac, The Animals of Chinese New Year follows twelve animals as they speed across a river, competing to represent the imminent new year in a race held by the Jade Emperor, the most powerful Chinese god. Each animal competes in its own unique way in this dual-language (English/Simplified Chinese) edition.

Board book. Newbery Honoree Grace Lin tells the tale of a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year.

Picture book. A young Asian American girl living in Hawaii tries to make dumplings for her family's New Year's celebration.

Young adult fiction. America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone including Chinese Americans like Lily, and her extended family will be visiting soon for the Lunar New Year. With deportation looming over her father--despite his hard-won citizenship--Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.

Picture book. Join Maisy and friends in a joyful celebration of Chinese New Year. Vivid with red and gold, this First Experiences book--featuring a simple visual glossary of common Chinese New Year's objects--will be a favorite of little ones new to the tradition as well as those for whom it's a beloved event.

Early chapter book. Mindy is excited to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Even though it's the first one without her mom, Mindy is determined to enjoy the day. She decides to make traditional Korean New Year food, a rice cake soup that's her favorite. But things aren't going quite to plan, and the celebration doesn't feel the same as it did before. With the help of her family and friends, can Mindy find a way to still enjoy her old holiday traditions, and create new ones along the way?

Picture book. The New Year is the start of everything new. Follow a young Korean girl as she dresses and prepares for celebrating the Lunar New Year:

Picture book. On Chinese New Year's Eve, a poor man who works for the richest businessman in Beijing sends his son to market to trade their last few eggs for a bag of rice, but instead he brings home an empty--but magic--wok that changes their fortunes forever. Includes information about Chinese New Year and a recipe for fried rice.

Picture book. Sam must decide how to spend the lucky money he's received for Chinese New Year.

Picture book. A playful village of mice lead young readers through this joyful celebration of the Vietnamese New Year.

Juvenile fiction. It's the Chinese year of the dog! When Pacy's mom tells her that this is a good year for friends, family, and "finding herself," Pacy begins searching right away. As the year goes on, she struggles to find her talent, deals with disappointment, makes a new best friend, and discovers just why the year of the dog is a lucky one for her after all.