First, the kawaii style illustrations...ADORABLE. I absolutely love them! The story goes over colors, and RHYMES. These are good simple rhymes, with a nice, easy sentence structure. There aren't a ton of books that fit this category in our collection, so we will be purchasing this. This would be great for a storytime!

This picture book has some of the most adorable illustrations ever!!! I honestly love this little book. I think it's great how it teaches about the Chinese zodiac and also some of the key items/things related to the holiday. It even teaches some Chinese too! It really is super adorable from the rhyming to the bright colors and cute characters.

I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.

OMG. This book is just so perfect! I have been looking for the perfect cute Lunar New Year's book to be reading at storytime for years and finally it is here. Highly recommend.

With adorable kawaii-style digital artwork, Wan introduces various customs for celebrating Lunar New Year, one color at at a time. Each color is given its own spread, featuring an animal from the Chinese zodiac and a breezy, lyrical rhyme. In the back matter, Wan provides additional information about each spread, noting that, while many Asian cultures celebrate this holiday, the colors and traditions highlighted in the book "are inspired by Chinese customs." A brief overview of the Chinese zodiac is also included, as well as Chinese characters and pronunciation guide for color words. A joyful, vibrant book to share with young readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

I love this book! Its a great way to introduce colours and Lunar New Year! The illustrations are simply adorable and the rhyming makes it fun to read!

Lucky New Year: Colors

This is such an informative book relating to the Lunar New Year.
The animals in the illustrations are so cute and add so much to the book. Children will definitely be drawn to the book with the illustrations.
I have learned a lot with the meaning of the colors and of the Lunar New Year traditions. The traditions are so nice and easy to follow.
I really like at the back of the book it has the color and tradition.
I think I will be implementing some of the traditions into our family like the gold coins, brown sugar rice cake and good luck signs. It would also be fun to learn to draw the symbols for the colors.
I recommend this book for story time and family libraries.

I loved the use of using colors to describe different elements of Lunar New Year. The illustrations were also adorable.

⭐ Review: Lucky New Year: Colors by Joyce Wan
Lucky New Year: Colors is an absolute delight from start to finish. Joyce Wan’s signature kawaii illustrations shine brighter than ever—adorable, vibrant, and full of charm. That style has been a favorite in our home for years, and this book reminded us exactly why we fell in love with her work in the first place.
This petite picture book is a joyful celebration of both color and culture. From the Yellow glow of lanterns to the soft PINK of plum blossoms, each page bursts with saturated color and irresistible cuteness. As we explored the rainbow of Lunar New Year traditions, my little ones were completely captivated—and so was I.
What makes this book truly special is how seamlessly it blends early learning with cultural appreciation. While children practice color recognition, they’re also introduced to the beauty, symbolism, and excitement of Lunar New Year. It’s fun, festive, and unforgettable—a perfect way to share culture, curiosity, and joy with young readers.
As a mom, a teacher, and a passionate supporter of children’s literature, I can confidently say this book has it all. It’s worth a galaxy of stars. I want to share it with every family I know.
A gigantic thank you to NetGalley, Astra Publishing House, and the amazing Joyce Wan for allowing our family to enjoy this book and share our thoughts. We can’t wait to add a copy to our home library—and pick up extras for friends.
Enjoy this outstanding book together. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟A sky full of stars

This has the most adorable illustrations.
What a great book to explain all the many colors of the New year.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the arc.