Rainbow Shopping

By Qing Zhuang

A rainy day transforms as a family shops and cooks together, finding love in Chinatown.

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40 pages

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A young girl, feeling lonely in bustling New York, finds warmth and connection on a rainy day. Her spirits lift as she joins her family on a trip to Chinatown, gathering ingredients for a special meal. As her father cooks, she and her grandmother taste-test, turning the gray day into a colorful celebration of love and togetherness. Will this simple act of sharing a meal bring them closer? Discover how a family's bond shines through the rain in this tender tale of discovery and belonging, set against the vibrant backdrop of Chinatown.

From the publisher

Sharing a delicious meal helps a child feel loved in this heartfelt tribute to Chinatown and spending days-off together. On a rainy Saturday, a young girl feels as gray as a pigeon. Since moving from China to New York City, Mom, Dad, and Grandma have been very busy working. But a trip to Mom’s favorite Chinatown store to find the best produce, seafood, and spices for dinner just might turn the girl’s day around. Later on, Dad steams, boils, fries, and stir-fries all the ingredients while girl and Grandma taste-test. After cozy goodnights, a final dream spread shows the family walking hand-in-hand in rainbow colors–an affirmation of love and support even on rainy, gray days. Inspired by Qing Zhuang’s experience as a first generation Chinese American, Rainbow Shopping explores a young child’s feelings of loneliness and discovery with tenderness and humor. Qing uses watercolor, colored pencil, and crayon to beautifully recreate NYC’s Chinatown neighborhood. Filled with warmth and details of city life, this story about a working-class family is one readers can return to again and again.

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