Happy Chinese New Year 2012

Happy Chinese New Year! This year is Year of the Dragon so I thought I would share with you not only some wonderful books about this festival but also some of our favourite dragon books . . .

Fang Fang's Chinese New Year

By Sally Rippin

Fang Fang was born in China, but now she is Australian. When she invites her friend Lisa over to celebrate Chinese New Year, she is sure that Lisa will be bored. But Lisa is full of surprises!

Rabbit's Year

By Melissa Keil
Illustrated by Jedda Robaard

 It was Rabbit’s special year, but Rabbit didn’t feel very special. All Rabbit wanted was a friend — but making friends wasn’t easy for shy Rabbit…

The Race for the Chinese Zodiac

By Gabrielle Wang

Illustrated by Sally Rippin and Regine Abos

A long time ago in ancient China, the Jade Emperor, ruler of heaven and earth, held a great race between the animals. He declared that the first twelve animals to cross to the other side of the mighty river would have a year named after them and thereby be forever immortalized on the Chinese Zodiac. The animals lined up on the shore eager to begin. Some chose to race honestly. Others were more devious. Some helped their friends along the way, while others raced alone. Some were distracted, while some focused with all their might on winning. But thirteen animals raced for only twelve places on the Zodiac. Who would come first? And who would miss out?

Hunting For Dragons

By Bruce Whatley

Dragons are everywhere, if you know where to look!

A little girl sees dragons everywhere, and she is sure there is one living in her house. She puts on her dragon-hunting armour and sets out looking for clues to help her find the mysterious creature. This little dragon hunter is in for a surprise!

Where's the Dragon?

By Jason Hook

Illustrated by Richard Hook

Can you see and touch the dragon? Can you find lots and lots of dragons? They're everywhere! That's because Mr. Jones is simply mad about the creatures. He carves them out of wood and he tells thrilling stories about them. But he's never seen a real dragon, so he and his grandson George have set sail in search of one.

Rascal the Dragon (series)

By Paul Jennings

Illustrated by Bob Lea

One day a boy called Ben meets a stray dragon called Rascal. Ben and Rascal want to stay together. Ben's dad says no, but somehow Rascal the dragon always gets what Rascal the dragon wants...

And if you are looking for some dragon activities you can try HERE and HERE

Happy Chinese New Year xx