Children’s book that journey into Chinese culture

Dim Sum for Everyone by Grace Lin
Even looking at the illustrations on this book is enough to make me hungry! The book follows a
little girl as she tries to find a Dim Sum for everyone, the book is a good introduction to Chinese
eating culture as readers get to see that no one has an individual dish but instead everyone shares.
As an added bonus the book includes an ingredient and Dim Sum list. At the front of the book
ingredients and utensils used to prepare Dim Sums are laid out. An extensive Dim Sum list can be
found at the back, with not just the English name but also the Chinese translation so it can be used
to increase vocabulary. As an added activity it would be fun to visit China town to try to find the
Dim Sums on the book, or even look for simple recipes online and try to make some of them.
Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim, Grace Zong
Well-loved children’s stories rebranded with Chinese characteristics. If the name is not enough to
give it away this is the Chinese version of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". It follows a careless
Goldy Luck as wreaks havoc on the home of a family of panda bears. This book introduces cultural
aspects and elements, such as day to day objects, typical Chinese foods, and important holidays.