Personalised lunar new year cleaning story book for your child

What happens in your child Sweeps in the New Year

1. Your child discovers a little broom by the front door.
2. Your child tidies toys and sweeps up paper scraps.
3. A grown-up and your child wipe, sort and make each room neat.
4. Your child helps hang red and gold decorations around the home.
5. The family admires their clean, welcoming home for New Year.

How the first page could read

Morning light peeped through the window as your child found a small broom by the door. “Today, we’re getting our home ready for New Year,” said a grown-up. Your child swept paper scraps into a neat pile, then spotted a dusty shelf that needed a gentle wipe.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

Children aged two to five often enjoy being given a real, manageable part in family preparations. This story keeps the focus close to home, with your child sweeping, sorting and decorating through clear little tasks they can recognise. There is no rushing or noise: each spread gives them time to notice what needs doing next and feel involved in making the rooms ready. Personal details can make the home feel familiar, while the child’s photo becomes the illustration reference for your child. It is a gentle way to introduce the idea of preparing for Lunar New Year, and a useful read before helping with simple tidying at home.

Reading it together

• Read it before a family tidy-up, then let your child choose one safe, small job to try alongside you.
• Point out the objects being sorted or cleaned and ask your child what they would put away first.
• Use the final spread to talk about how your household likes to prepare for a New Year celebration.

Suggested art style: Coloured pencil

Coloured-pencil illustrations give the home, everyday objects and decorations a soft, familiar feel for young children. A sidekick idea: a curious little dust bunny. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.