Ring in the Lunar New Year with ‘We Are Lion Dancers’

If your family has started Lunar New Year preparations, there’s a new picture book that’s perfect for the prep!

With the celebration right around the corner, Penguin Random House recently released a book about the holiday’s customs and ceremonies for young readers to discover. Written and illustrated by Disney animator Benson Shum, We Are Lion Dancers delves into the history of Chinese culture by exploring the traditional legend of the lion dance.

This book is all about the legend of the lion dance! | Source: Penguin Random House

Noah and Lily want to learn more about the beautiful lion costumes for the parade. | Source: Penguin Random House

The book is written and illustrated by Disney animator Benson Shum. | Source: Penguin Random House

The book includes extra educational facts about the Lunar New Year at the end. | Source: Penguin Random House

In We Are Lion Dancers, siblings Noah and Lily discover the colorful lion dancers preparing for the big parade. Enamored by the colors and beauty, the kids discover what the lion dance represents, help the dancers prepare for their big show, and even make their own lion costumes to join the celebration! With extra facts about the holiday tucked into the back, this little book teaches kids (and parents, too!) about new cultures and traditions in a lively, entertaining way.

With adorable illustrations and laugh-out-loud humor, this book is the perfect way to bring good fortune and a love for reading into the new year.

We Are Lion Dancers is available now at the links below. The Lunar New Year starts at the end of January, so grab yours before the celebration begins!