Celebrate the Year of the Snake: Must-Read Lunar New Year Books for 2025 🐍✨
Kick off the Year of the Snake with stories that honor the rich traditions, cultural heritage, and diverse celebrations of Lunar New Year across the globe. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake, a time associated with transformation, creativity, and wisdom.
Whether you’re celebrating with family or learning more about Lunar New Year traditions, this curated book list is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this festive season.
From Chinese New Year to Tết, Seollal, and more, these stories bring the magic of the holiday to life while offering a glimpse into the beauty of different cultures to celebrate Lunar New Year 2025.
A Book for Everyone:
Our Lunar New Year by Yobe Qiu (2024)
Join Xiao Mi and friends as they explore Lunar New Year celebrations across Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, and Indian cultures. This colorful journey introduces young readers to diverse traditions, from dragon dances to firecrackers, making it the perfect introduction to this global holiday.
For Chinese New Year Celebrations
Year of the Snake by Zhango Jink Yo (2024)
Celebrate the creativity and magic of the Year of the Snake through the story of Sami, a young boy inspired by the Chinese zodiac to create a mesmerizing snake dance. This heartwarming tale teaches kids about Chinese New Year traditions and the importance of embracing challenges.
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Five Little Dumplings: The Lunar New Year Feast by Kelsey Chen (2023)
Follow the Five Little Dumplings on a playful counting adventure as they prepare for their Lunar New Year feast, discovering sights, sounds, and delicious treats along the way.
Celebrating Chinese New Year by Lacey Benard & Lulu Cheng (2023)
This bilingual English and Mandarin book introduces little readers to Chinese New Year traditions, complete with…
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