"The perfect introduction to Kwanza for the younger set." -- Black Issues Book Review "The specifics, the simple words, and the active pictures combine to convey the wider sense of community that is the essence of the holiday." -- Booklist "A solid, sweet, and meaty choice for holiday reading." -- Kirkus Reviews "The simple text and colorful folkloric illustrations with vivid patterns make this a good book to share with young children." -- School Library Journal "The tale radiates warmth and quietly builds up to the dramatic dragon dance and the traditional greeting of 'Gung Hay Fat Choy!' The collage illustrations, cut from paper with colorful Asian designs, also include paint and other media to capture the joyful celebrants. This is a clear introduction to the holiday that young children will enjoy in one-on-one or group read-alouds." -- School Library Journal on My First Chinese New Year "This one's a winner." -- Kirkus Reviews on My First Chinese New Year.