30 Best picture books books like Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Cover of Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

By: Virginia Loh-Hagan

4.12

Format: 32 pages, ebook

2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Gold Winner 2020 Feather Quill Reviewer's Choice Awar…

If you liked the picture books plot in Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon by Virginia Loh-Hagan , here is a list of 30 books like this:

Cover of Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China by Ed Young

1. Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

By: Ed Young

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Long, long ago a good woman lived contentedly with her three daughters—Shang, tao, and Paotze—in th… read more

Similar categories in Ed Young's Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • childrens
  • asia
  • picture books
  • folklore
  • fiction
  • china
  • fantasy
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2. Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

By: Natasha Yim , Grace Zong

3.81

Format: 4 pages, Hardcover

In this Chinese American retelling of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," a careless Goldy Luck wreak… read more

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  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • china
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3. Leave Me Alone!

By: Vera Brosgol

3.97

Format: None pages,

An epic tale about one grandmother, a giant sack of yarn, and her ultimate quest to finish her knit… read more

Similar categories in Vera Brosgol's Leave Me Alone! book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • fantasy
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin

4. The Wonderful Things You Will Be

By: Emily Winfield Martin

3.97

Format: 250 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times bestsellerthat celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for… read more

Similar categories in Emily Winfield Martin's The Wonderful Things You Will Be book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri

5. Dragons Love Tacos

By: Adam Rubin , Daniel Salmieri

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This scrumptious New York Times bestseller has a whole lot of kick!Dragons love tacos. They love ch… read more

Similar categories in Adam Rubin's Dragons Love Tacos book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • childrens
  • dragons
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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6. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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7. The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

By: Jon Klassen

4.26

Format: 105 pages, None

Jon Klassen's retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hi… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • folklore
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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8. Eyes That Speak to the Stars

By: Joanna Ho

4.37

Format: None pages, None

A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s dr… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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9. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

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  • fantasy
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

Cover of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard

10. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

By: Kevin Noble Maillard

4.42

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brin… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Noble Maillard's Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan

11. It Fell from the Sky

By: Terry Fan

4.20

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from th… read more

Similar categories in Terry Fan's It Fell from the Sky book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • fantasy
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. Chez Bob (Chez Bob, 1)

By: Bob Shea

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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13. Mel Fell

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher. Sometimes, you m… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Mel Fell book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang

14. Luli and the Language of Tea

By: Andrea Wang

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the … read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Luli and the Language of Tea book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. Ploof

By: Ben Clanton

4.19

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

Come play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for f… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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16. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. Gibberish

By: Young Vo

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, a… read more

Similar categories in Young Vo's Gibberish book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. The Proudest Blue

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s firs… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. The Lion of Mars

By: Jennifer L. Holm

4.07

Format: 259 pages, Paperback

A kid raised on Mars learns that he can't be held back by the fears of the grown-ups around him. … read more

Similar categories in Jennifer L. Holm's The Lion of Mars book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • fantasy
  • childrens
  • fiction
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20. Hair Love

By: Matthew A. Cherry

4.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to do his daughter’s hair in this ode to self-confidence and t… read more

Similar categories in Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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21. Soul Food Sunday

By: Winsome Bingham

4.38

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this celebration of food, traditions, and ga… read more

Similar categories in Winsome Bingham's Soul Food Sunday book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang

22. Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando

By: Andrea Wang

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspiration struck when Momofuku Ando spotted the long lines for a simple bowl of ramen following W… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Spicy Spicy Hot! by Lenny Wen

23. Spicy Spicy Hot!

By: Lenny Wen

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A story about one girl determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her grand… read more

Similar categories in Lenny Wen's Spicy Spicy Hot! book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon by Virginia Loh-Hagan

24. Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

By: Virginia Loh-Hagan

4.12

Format: 32 pages, ebook

2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Gold Winner 2020 Feather Quill Reviewer's Choice Awar… read more

Similar categories in Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • childrens
  • dragons
  • asia
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • folklore
  • fiction
  • china
  • fantasy
  • mythology
Cover of Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang

25. Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

By: Kat Zhang

4.19

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book, Amy Wu must craft a dragon unlike any other to… read more

Similar categories in Kat Zhang's Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • childrens
  • dragons
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • china
Cover of Ruby's Chinese New Year by Vickie Lee

26. Ruby's Chinese New Year

By: Vickie Lee

3.75

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this picture book celebrating Chinese New Year, animals from the Chinese zodiac help a little gi… read more

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  • childrens
  • asia
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of Dragon Noodle Party by Ying Chang Compestine

27. Dragon Noodle Party

By: Ying Chang Compestine

3.73

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Join the animals of the zodiac as they make noodles for a party in this festive book from an award-… read more

Similar categories in Ying Chang Compestine's Dragon Noodle Party book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • asia
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of A Sweet New Year for Ren by Michelle  Sterling

28. A Sweet New Year for Ren

By: Michelle Sterling

4.10

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate the Lunar New Year through a young girl’s family traditions in this charming picture book… read more

Similar categories in Michelle Sterling's A Sweet New Year for Ren book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • china
Cover of Playing with Lanterns by Wang Yage

29. Playing with Lanterns

By: Wang Yage

3.83

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Zhao Di wishes the New Year would never end! Zhao Di and her friends are excited to go out at night… read more

Similar categories in Wang Yage's Playing with Lanterns book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • china
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Federico and the Wolf by Rebecca J. Gomez

30. Federico and the Wolf

By: Rebecca J. Gomez

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Clever Federico outsmarts el lobo in this Mexican-American take on Little Red Riding Hood.With his … read more

Similar categories in Rebecca J. Gomez's Federico and the Wolf book and Virginia Loh-Hagan's Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • fantasy
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Wish Soup: A Celebration of Seollal by Junghwa Park

31. Wish Soup: A Celebration of Seollal

By: Junghwa Park

3.62

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate Korean Lunar New Year and join one child’s quest to eat enough bowls of soup to become a … read more

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  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens

26 Best fiction books like Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Transform Your Habits

Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

Ed Young

4.06

Transform Your Habits

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

Natasha Yim , Grace Zong

3.81

Transform Your Habits

Leave Me Alone!

Vera Brosgol

3.97

Transform Your Habits

The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Emily Winfield Martin

3.97

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18 Best fiction books like Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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