Picture Book · Ages 3–18 · 1993
Dumpling Soup
By Jama Kim Rattigan, Lillian Hsu (Illustrator)
Marisa's dumplings may not be perfect, but will they bring her family together?
32 pages· 1,641 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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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.


