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PreS-Gr 1—Written and illustrated in mainland China and originally published in Taiwan, this book tells a story familiar to many rural Chinese children. Maomao's father "builds big houses in faraway places" and can only come home for Chinese New Year. On this occasion, Maomao takes a while to warm up to him. When she does, they make sticky rice balls, enjoy fresh snow, and watc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Little Maomao and her mother prepare both for Chinese New Year and for her father's return. He works far away and comes home only once a year. At first, he looks strange to Maomao, but after a haircut he seems more familiar. They make sticky rice balls (one with a fortune coin inside, which Maomao finds), listen to firecrackers, and watch a dragon dance. Papa work...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Little Maomao and her mother prepare both for Chinese New Year and for her father's annual return home (he works far awa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This heartwarming story about a family gathering for the Chinese New Year also shines light on a topic that may be new to American readers: the difficult separation of Chinese migrant workers and their families. Organical...Log In or Sign Up to Read More