'Twelve animals, one for each year, each one with their own
special powers.

It all started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.'

Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne
is so excited!

As her family start decorating the house, there's a knock on the
door... her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived!

They start their celebrations with a traditional meal filled with
fish for good luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for blessings
and a WHOLE chicken. Then after dinner Nai Nai tells the story
of how Chinese New year began, with the Great Race!

Join Mai-Anne as she learns about twelve animals and their
special powers in the story of how Chinese New Year began!

• A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning of
  Chinese New Year and family traditions for little ones
• A love letter to all the grandparents in the world
• Features some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especially
  curious minds about Chinese New Year, including different countries'
  traditions
• Illustrations of China Towns around the world on the first and
  last pages
• Written and illustrated by two brilliantly talented Asian women