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Picture Book · Ages 3–18 · 1993 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Dumpling Soup
By Jama Kim Rattigan, Lillian Hsu (Illustrator)
Marisa's dumplings may not be perfect, but will they bring her family together?
4.0/5 Goodreads · 346 ratings
32 pages· 1,641 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Marisa is excited yet nervous as she takes on the responsibility of making dumplings for her multicultural family’s New Year celebration in Hawaii. With relatives from Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian backgrounds, the pressure is on to create something everyone will enjoy. As she shapes her funny-looking mandoo, Marisa wonders if her efforts will be appreciated. Can her imperfect dumplings unite her family in a shared tradition, or will they fall flat? This heartwarming tale explores the beauty of cultural diversity and the love that binds families together.
From the publisher
The food and family love are equally warm in this gorgeously illustrated and delicious tale that celebrates mixed families. Marisa gets to help make dumplings this year to celebrate the New Year. But she worries if anyone will eat her funny-looking dumplings. Set in the Hawaiian islands, this story celebrates the joyful mix of food, customs, and languages from many cultures.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,641
- Reading age
- 3–18
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 620L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 9122
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 1998
- First published
- January 1, 1993
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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