Li Qiong Yu

This book would be a good fit for primary grades. In this story a little girl gets to see her father for the first time in a full year when he comes home to celebrate the Chinese New Year. They run errands together, eat their favorite foods, and celebrate the New Year all together as a family. However once the celebrations are over her father must leave once again.
This story is a sweet book that covers topics that are fun like the celebration of Chinese New Year and family traditions. It also discusses topics that are more challenging that what life looks like for families of migrant workers. This book would be a good fit for units on other cultures or discussions about family dynamics.… (mehr)

A New Year's Reunion is a story about Maomao, a little girl who only gets to see her father once a year during the Chinese New Year. During this time, her father comes home and the family is happy. He gets a haircut, helps fix up the house, and has dinner with his family. They make sticky rice bowls and Maomao finds the lucky coin. There is also a fun snow day where Maomao makes a snowman with her friends. Finally, as our story comes to an end, the father must leave again for his work. Maomao gives him the lucky coin and wishes him goodbye. This story would be great for showing Chinese New Years, family, and parents who are gone due to work. This book is also great for primary readers.… (mehr)