Ten Mice for TET!

By Cynthia Weill and Pegi Deitz Shea

It's time for Tet This vibrant, unique counting book introduces children to the rich traditions of the Vietnamese New Year. A playful village of mice lead young readers through the joyful celebration, as exquisitely embroidered illustrations recreate ten scenes of preparation, gift giving, feasting, and firework displays. With simple text followed by an informative afterword, "Ten Mice for Tet" is a joyful tribute to a special holiday. Honors for "Ten Mice for Tet " 2004 CCBC (Cooperative Children's Book Center) Choices selection"Kirkus Reviews" starred review2004 Notable Books for a Global Society

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811834964
• ISBN13: 9780811834964
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 2 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

recommended

Great book for little ones about the Vietnamese New Year. The embroidered illustrations are phenomenal.

Engaging illustrations and perfectly simple text

My 2 yo loves this book, on the 1 Mouse plans a party page we talk about all the people she will invite to our party and by the end she cheers Happy New Year (in Vietnamese) with me. She was enchanted by Lunar New Year this year, and this book has been a wonderful way to help keep it alive for her. We are not Vietnamese and we love this book.

Great book to learn about Tet

This is a great book for preschoolers to teach about some of the activities related to the Vietnamese New Year and its celebration. The embroidered illustrations are quite intricate. I highly recommend this simple, yet informative book.

great book of vietnamese traditions

this book is simple but filled with information. one mouse plans a party, two mice go to market, 3 mice paint and polish, 4 mice prepare a feast, 5 mice learn their fortunes, 6 mice open presents...etc. The last two pages of the book give further information on each activity - what it is and why it is an important tradition. I like it because most books do not focus on the vietnamese tradition of Chinese New Year. Our family is of Vietnamese heritage, so this book is best for us.

Ten Mice is Great!

What a unique book! A must for every school library, the illustrations are gorgeous. Very helpful for projects on Asian cultures or Viet Nam.