Dim Sum, Here We Come!
written and illustrated by
Maple Lam
Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
HarperCollins
Imprint
HarperCollins
ISBN
9780062396983
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From author-illustrator Maple Lam comes a new picture book about a Chinese American girl and her younger sister as they attend their weekly dim sum family gathering. A celebration of the traditional Chinese customs passed on from generation to generation: togetherness, love, family—and food!
Today is Sunday, and that means its dim sum time with my whole family! I can’t wait to see everyone, especially Grandma. I’m going to eat lots of shrimp dumplings, rice noodle rolls, egg tarts, and my favorite—char siu buns. We will have to order enough for us all to share. So what are you waiting for? Dim sum, here we come!
This delicious picture book from Maple Lam celebrates love, family—and, of course, FOOD!
Full-color illustrations were created with watercolor and colored pencils.
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Details
Format
Page Count
40
Trim Size
10" x 8"
Dewey
E
AR
2.5: points 0.5
Genre
Fic
Scholastic Reading Counts
0
JLG Release
May 2023
Book Genres
Picture Book
Topics
Chinese Americans. Chinese food. Dim sum. Cooking and food. Family traditions. Multigenerational families. Siblings. Asian Americans.
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School Library Journal
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Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2-A multigenerational family meets every Sunday to enjoy dim sum. A younger member of the extended family, sporting a tousled black bob, red shirt, and white shorts, is the enthusiastic narrator. The color illustrations are charming, with plenty of small details that invite a closer look. One uncle explains some of the restaurant's decor, including a kumquat tree, a happy cat statue, and a tank of brightly colored fish. They are all symbols of good luck. The customs of the meal are revealed as the 12 family members gather at a large round table. Bird's-eye views offer different appreciations for the enjoyment of tea and the vast array of dishes from which to choose. The young narrator naturally talks about the importance and fun in the sharing of the dishes. The love this family shares is clear. The endpapers are an added delight. The front ones show 18 dishes to savor. The back ones are the now empty vessels with happy reviews. VERDICT An engaging story that fits into any collection; the sharing of food crosses cultural lines and will make everyone hungry for some great dim sum!-Elisabeth LeBris?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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