Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

When Goldy Luck was born, her mother said, “Year of the Golden Dragon-very lucky year. This child will have good luck.”

“She has a face as round as a gold coin,” said her father. “This child will bring great wealth.”

But Goldy had neither great wealth nor good luck. In fact, she could never seem to keep money in her piggy bank, and she had a bad habit of breaking things.

One Chinese New Year, Goldy’s mother woke her up and sent her to wish their neighbors Kung Hei Fat Choi.

“But Ma Ma, I’m still sleepy, and I’m so hungry.”

“It’ll only take a minute,” her mother said. “Mr. and Mrs. Chan would enjoy a visit from you. Take these turnip cakes to share with Little Chan.”

“He never shares stuff with me,” muttered Goldy.

“It’s the New Year,” her mother warned. “Wash away old arguments and be nice, or you’ll have bad luck.”

Not more bad luck. Last year, she lost the red envelope her grandmother had given her. And her best friend moved away.