Book Series · 5 Books

Amy Wu Books

In order from Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao to Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival.

The Amy Wu series is a set of 5 picture books by Kat Zhang, published between 2019 and 2024. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

About the series

What's Amy Wu About?

Five warm picture books about Chinese American child Amy Wu sharing family food, art, dance, language, and Lunar New Year traditions with her classmates and friends.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1799

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

By Kat Zhang, Charlene Chua (Illustrator)

A young girl tries to make the perfect bao with the help of her family.

40 pages· 607 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

4.8/7 Bookroo

Hardcover

Summary: Amy Wu is on a mission to craft the perfect bao bun, but her attempts keep falling flat. With her family's support and a spark of inspiration, she might just find a way to succeed. Will Amy's determination and creativity lead her to bao perfection, or will she have to rethink her approach? Join Amy on her culinary adventure filled with challenges, laughter, and a dash of hope.

In reading order

Amy Wu Series

5 books · Published 2019–2024

#1 in Series

Sale price

$1799

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A young girl tries to make the perfect bao with the help of her family.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$1797

Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young girl creates her own unique dragon after being inspired by a story and her grandmother's guidance.

#3 in Series

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$1899

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A new student from China challenges Amy to bridge a language gap.

#4 in Series

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$1797

Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can Amy Wu find the perfect ribbon to master Chinese ribbon dancing?

#5 in Series

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$1797

Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A broken lantern threatens a cherished tradition. Can it be saved?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Amy Wu series?

There are 5 books in the Amy Wu series. It began with Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao in 2019, and the newest book, Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival, was published in 2024.