"A delectably delightful celebration." --Kirkus Reviews A debut picture book by author and illustrator Flo Leung A relatable portrait of community, featuring a multiracial narrator whose family is made up of diverse relatives, friends, and neighbors An endnote gives more detail about the Tray of Togetherness tradition, and Flo's own childhood Lunar New Year celebrations A little girl and her family are hosting a New Year party, an event marking the Lunar New Year. There's a lot to do before the guests arrive! First, a trip to the market to fill up the Tray of Togetherness, a special candy box for the partygoers. Each of the eight lucky snacks in the Tray has an auspicious meaning: peanuts for a long life, pistachios for happiness, candied coconut for strong family ties.As the family returns home, they pass out delicious good wishes to the friends and neighbors they meet along the way. This sensory, food-focused story is brought to life with eye-catching illustrations and a little girl's cheerful narration. Debut author/illustrator Flo Leung encourages readers to explore culturally specific Lunar New Year practices, while offering a universal message about carrying on traditions and creating community.
The Tray of Togetherness