Li’s Chinese New Year

This is a bilingual English Vietnamese children's picture book from Mantra Lingua by Fang Wang. It follows Li and his family as they get ready for Chinese New Year, so you get a short story built around familiar holiday activities like cleaning the house, putting up decorations, flying kites, and watching fireworks. If you want very gentle Vietnamese reading practice with lots of visual support, it fits well.

What makes it useful is the format. The story is simple, the illustrations help you follow along, and the bilingual layout makes it easier to connect words and meaning without needing much prior Vietnamese. Mantra Lingua also lists it as part of its Celebration Series, which adds extra facts, recipes, and activities, so it works as both a storybook and a culture-themed reader.

The main limitation is that it is still a children's picture book, not a full Vietnamese learning program. You can pick up basic vocabulary and do some easy reading, but you will not get much grammar explanation or any real speaking practice from it. It is best as a light reader for children, families, or adult beginners who like simple bilingual books rather than as a main study resource.