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K-3
Illustrated by
Renné Benoit.
PoPo (grandmother) comes from China to the U.S. to teach her granddaughter and baby grandson traditional ways to bring in a lucky new year. The story lacks conflict and character development, but the book works as nonfiction; information about Chinese New Year traditions is shared through the narrative text and in callout boxes. Friendly watercolor illustrations add warmth. Complicated craft instructions included.