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.

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are enjoying a visit to San Francisco when Holden, their college-age tour guide, is accused of abducting Miss Chinatown from the Chinese New Year parade and stealing her valuable crown.

In the Chinese Year of the Rat, a young Taiwanese American girl faces many challenges: her best friend moves to California and a new boy comes to her school, she must find the courage to forge ahead with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and she must learn to find the beauty in change.

When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year.

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

Fourth-grade ninjas Tiger Moth and Kung Pow have fun celebrating the Chinese New Year with their classmates. Tiger's rivals, the Fruit Fly Boys, enter the kite-flying contest, and the result is sky-high disaster.

"Chinese New Year is a time of new beginnings. Follow one little girl as she learns how to welcome the coming year and experience all the festivities surrounding it."-- P. [4] of cover.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Lunar New Year, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including hanging red lanterns, having reunion dinners, and honoring ancestors, and how it is celebrated in different parts of China and the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history...

"While celebrating Chinese New Year, Baby discovers the science behind the lunar calendar and the phases of the moon"--

The Chinese New Year is an important Chinese festival that is celebrated by Chinese people worldwide. Readers will learn that people celebrate this holiday by giving gifts, praying for good fortune, decorating with red and lanterns, and enjoying time with family and friends.