Sam and the Lucky Money

Review
By School Library Journal

The traditional message that it is better to give than to receive is handled in a genuine, thoughtful manner that will be realistic to children. Detailed descriptions of the sights and sounds of the New Year celebration build in contrast to Sam’s growing introspection, becoming even more dramatic and adding to the depth of the story. The illustrators masterfully combine Chinatown’s exotic setting with the universal emotions of childhood through expressive portraits of the characters.