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Join Ling, her sister Mei, and granny Po Po as they clean the house from top to bottom, pick fresh flowers from the garden, visit friends and family, and carry red lanterns through their neighbourhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLing invites the reader into her home and family, allowing them to experience this special celebration first-hand through an authentic narrative non-fiction story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fun 16-page 'factivity' section follows the story and delves into more detail about how the festival is celebrated in China and beyond. 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