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What's in a Dumpling, Grandma?

Series: Grey & Mama
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What's in a Dumpling, Grandma? by Linda Meeker is a delightful children's book that explores the charming relationship between a young child and their grandmother as they discover the family tradition of making dumplings. Through the engaging narrative and warm illustrations, the story beautifully conveys themes of love, culture, and intergenerational bonding while celebrating the joy of cooking together.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're interested in heartwarming tales about family traditions and cultural heritage. It beautifully captures the joy of cooking with loved ones and explores the stories and fond memories that food can evoke, making it a wonderful read for both children and adults who appreciate family connections and shared culinary experiences.

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What's in a Dumpling, Grandma?

From the creator of the TikTok sensation Grey and Mama and author of Thank You, Mama comes a story about a boy who loves to eat adventurously, a family's tradition, and a grandmother's love. Join Grey as Grandma teaches him to cook Vietnamese dumplings and passes down her memories of sharing this heritage comfort food with other loved ones.

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From the creator of the TikTok sensation Grey and Mama (@greyandmama, 7.5M followers) and author of Thank You, Mama comes a Vietnamese American family story about a boy who loves to eat adventurously, comfort food, family tradition, and a grandmother's love and wisdom.

Join Grey and his cousin Mila as Grandma teaches them to cook bΓ‘nh loc, Vietnamese dumplings, and passes down her memories of sharing this heritage comfort food with other loved ones.

This warm-and-toasty picture book for 4-to-8-year-olds

  • celebrates the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild,
  • explores the importance of family history and cultural heritage through the act of passing down a favorite recipe,
  • honors the past while expressing joy for today's memories-in-the-making,
  • features the bright and imaginative artwork of Sandra Eide,
  • offers a recipe for Grey's grandma's famous fish sauce, and
  • includes lots and lots of delicious dumplings!

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What's in a Dumpling, Grandma is the perfect story

  • for families eager to help young children find meaning in family history and tradition;
  • for kids who are interested in cooking; and
  • to give as a gift for a grandparent's birthday, the holidays, Grandparent's Day, and Mother's Day.

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This delicious story will leave your mouth watering and your heart full.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781400244225

Publisher: Tommy Nelson

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Tommy Nelson

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sandra Eide

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 339g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Linda Meeker is a first-generation Vietnamese American author. Her first book, Thank You, Mama, was based on the videos of her son, Grey, trying new foods with gratitude, which brought her social media popularity on TikTok and Instagram (@greyandmama). Linda, her husband, and Grey live in Seattle, Washington. Sandra Eide is an Asian American children’s book illustrator and surface designer from the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, but she currently resides in the hot desert of Nevada with her husband and border collie. She works digitally in Procreate and Photoshop but also likes to dabble in watercolors. Her style is soft and sweet with an emphasis on characters and connections. Her art is influenced by nature, culture, and the importance of showing all kinds of people in her illustrations. Sandra is represented by The Bright Agency and is a member of SCBWI. Follow her work at https://www.sandraeide.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/sandraeide_illustration/.

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