Now in paperback, this colourful counting book introduces children to the rich traditions of the Vietnamese new year. A village of playful mice lead young readers through the joyful celebration, as exquisitely embroidered illustrations recreate ten scenes of preparation, gift giving, feasting, and firework displays. With simple text and an informative afterword, "Ten Mice for Tet" is an engaging tribute to a special holiday.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Chronicle Books .

Cynthia Weill is director of the Center for Children's Literature at the Bank Street College of Education in New York City. She is the author of the successful First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art series. Pegi Deitz Shea visited Ban Vinai, the refugee camp in Thailand where this story is set. She is the author of Bungalow Fungalow and lives in Rockville, Connecticut.