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sabrielabhorsen's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
4.0
Ruby want to visit her Grandma...and runs into all the animals that are a part of the Chinese new year!! The illustrations in this were really colorful and adorable. The story is a simple tale where she meets all the animals and they decide to visit grandma. There is more information about the animals, Chinese new year, and a few crafts in the back of the book! Happy Year of the Dog (2018) ~Ashley
mlottermoser's review against another edition
4.0
Ruby’s grandmother can not come to the family feast so she sets off to her house with a gift. Along the way she meets the animals of the Chinese zodiac. They walk with her and help her when her gift for Chinese New Year gets accidentally ruined.
cre8tivebeauty's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
periparaparasakura's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
clairewrobel's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
bethebookworm's review against another edition
5.0
This was our favorite of the books I got for Chinese New Year. My son was so engaged he was talking to the characters while his Dad read it. It was the bedtime book for the entire time I had it from the library. Next year we may have to buy it.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
3.0
A fun read that includes the animals in the Chinese zodiac. Do not miss the information in the back of the book to add context of the Chinese New Year.
muddypuddle's review against another edition
4.0
What a nice way to introduce the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals to kids. Illustrations are extremely bright and go from edge-of-page to edge-of-page without white borders, which I love. A nice real aloud for Chinese New Year. With repetition, which is always fun.
backonthealex's review against another edition
3.0
When her grandmother gets sick and can't make it to Ruby's house to celebrate Chinese New Year, Ruby decides to bring the celebration to her. After carefully drawing a picture of her family sitting at the table eating traditional New Year's food, Ruby tucks it into a red envelope and sets off to visit her grandmother. Along the way, Ruby runs into all the animals in the Chinese zodiac who accompany her to grandmother's house. This is an appealing introduction to the Chinese Zodiac and highlights the importance of sharing the New Year with family. Back matter includes the legend of the zodiac and what each animal represents. There are also instructions for three craft activities - a lantern, a fan, and a good luck banner. The colorful, humorous illustrations are digitally painted.