Dumpling Day

Savor this celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighborhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from India, USA (Pennsylvania Dutch), China (Cantonese), Nigeria, Japan, Israel, Mexico, Syria, Russia, and Italy. Youngsters from preschool and up will enjoy the story and illustrations. Parents will appreciate the variety of dumpling recipes!  40 pages, hardcover. Preschool and up.