A tasty morsel of a board book all about dim sum from the Newbery Honor-winning author of 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon,' Grace Lin.' ' A Chinese American family sits down to enjoy a traditional dim sum meal. Dumplings, cakes, buns, and tarts are wheeled out in little dishes on trolleys, and each family member gets to choose a favorite treat! Lin's bold and gloriously patterned artwork is a feast for the eyes. Her story is simple and tailor-made for reading aloud to young children, and she includes an informative author's note for parents, teachers, and children who want to learn more about the origins and practice of dim sum.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Alfred A. Knopf .

Roseanne Thong is an English teacher who divides her time between Southern California and Hong Kong. Grace Lin graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design.