The 12 Days of Lunar New Year

Illustrated by Colleen Madden
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Count out twelve ways to celebrate Lunar New Year! This fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas" is perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's The Night Before series.

This cheery addition to the 12 Days series celebrates tradition, culture, and family in the lead-up to Lunar New Year! Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the different ways they can engage with their communities and honor their ancestors. This simple rhyming story is paired with warm illustrations, making these books the perfect gift for kids.
JENNA LETTICE is a Brooklyn-based children’s book editor. She was inspired to write the 12 Days series by memories of her mother’s preparation for Valentine’s Day, when she would put a small gift for Jenna in a Valentine’s mailbox on each of the days leading up to the holiday. View titles by Jenna Lettice
COLLEEN MADDEN is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including Mariah Carey’s picture-book version of "All I Want for Christmas Is You". She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two sons. View titles by Colleen Madden

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Count out twelve ways to celebrate Lunar New Year! This fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas" is perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's The Night Before series.

This cheery addition to the 12 Days series celebrates tradition, culture, and family in the lead-up to Lunar New Year! Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the different ways they can engage with their communities and honor their ancestors. This simple rhyming story is paired with warm illustrations, making these books the perfect gift for kids.

Author

JENNA LETTICE is a Brooklyn-based children’s book editor. She was inspired to write the 12 Days series by memories of her mother’s preparation for Valentine’s Day, when she would put a small gift for Jenna in a Valentine’s mailbox on each of the days leading up to the holiday. View titles by Jenna Lettice
COLLEEN MADDEN is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including Mariah Carey’s picture-book version of "All I Want for Christmas Is You". She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two sons. View titles by Colleen Madden

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