Dim Sum, Here We Come!

(Hardback)

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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, familyand FOOD!

Today is Sunday and that means its dim sum time with my whole family! I cant wait to see everyone, especially Grandma.

Im going to eat lots of shrimp dumplings, rice noodle rolls, egg tarts, and my favoritechar siu buns. We will have to order enough for us all to share.

So what are you waiting for Dim sum, here we come!

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Lam's love of both dim sum and family is infectious, and she deftly weaves cultural details into the story, such as family members tapping their fingers to thank Uncle Jeremy for refilling hot tea for everyone. Delicious. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) "Sharing, caring, and cultural traditions mark a Chinese American familys weekly meal together in author-illustrator Lams delectable picture book.The books plot doubles as a dim sum primer for those not in the know, showing the family ordering via a card, sharing from steamer baskets rotated around the table, and, via a revealing birds-eye view of the table, respectfully taking turns. Lams yummy watercolor and colored pencil art depicts char siu buns, pork dumplings, and spring rolls that are surely worth the wait." Publishers Weekly (starred review) While the food might seem to steal the show in this cheerful book, Lam links it all together with an emphasis on sharing: sharing dim sum means I love you. Whether theyre familiar with dim sum or not, little kids are sure to recognize the experience of eating lots (and lots!) of food with loved ones. Booklist This is a charming, ebullient celebration of family and food, but it is also a playful primer for readers unfamiliar with Chinese customs and dim sum, including details like tapping the table twice as a thank you. Lams cartoony, big-headed figures call up Schulzs Peanuts characters, and the watercolor and colored pencil illustrations give mouthwatering detail to the delectable spread. This is an easy pick for a tasty food-themed storytime, perhaps paired with Maillards Fry Bread or last months Mamas Homejust be sure to have snacks on hand. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

Author Bio

Maple Lam is an author-illustrator based in Los Angeles, California. Her previous books include My Little Sister and Me, What Can You Do With a Toolbox by Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri, and Frenemies in the Family by Kathleen Krull. Visit her at www.maplelam.com. Maple Lam is an author-illustrator based in Los Angeles, California. Her previous books include My Little Sister and Me, What Can You Do With a Toolbox by Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri, and Frenemies in the Family by Kathleen Krull. Visit her at www.maplelam.com.