On the first day, we ate rice cakes.
On the second day, they were all gone.
On the third day, the water ran out.
On the fourth day, we reached the sea…

This picture-book tells the true story of Chi Thai’s refugee crossing from Vietnam to the UK, at just four years old … leaving her home behind, and setting out across the vastness of the sea in a tiny boat. It’s a deeply personal account, rooted in important history – and yet, her story resonates with those of families all over the world today, forced to make perilous journeys of their own. Beautifully written by Chi, with striking illustrations by artist Linh Dao, this is essential reading for everyone.

Traditions are what makes Tết a special occasion–but does every Vietnamese celebrate the same way? Do you prepare jellied meat like Hanoians, or braised duck eggs and bitter melon soup like the south? Tết All Around brings young readers on a journey across Vietnam’s regions and ethnic groups. Learn about the different ways Tết is celebrated; personal to some, unfamiliar to others, but sure to bring an air of festivity–and together they form what we know as Tết.

So gather around and immerse yourselves in this stunningly illustrated book that hopes to bring to readers the warmth, excitement, and merry atmosphere of Tết!