Book is in French Twelve animals, one for each year, each with their own special powers. It all started with a race to cross the most divine of rivers. Chinese New Year is just around the corner and Mai-Anne is very excited! As her family begins to decorate the house, there is a knock at the door. It's Nai Nai, her grandmother, who is arriving! The celebrations begin with a traditional meal of fish for good luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for special blessings... and a whole chicken roasted to perfection. Then, after dinner, Nai Nai tells the story behind the Chinese New Year: the Great Race! In this beautifully illustrated introduction to Chinese New Year, written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Xin Li, join Mai-Anne as she discovers the 12 animals behind this holiday and their respective special powers. Children will learn the meaning of this celebration and the family traditions associated with it