Everyone Loves Lunchtime but Zia by Jenny Liao
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Web ID: 15419162A great picture book featuring Cantonese cuisine!
EVERYONE LOVES LUNCHTIME BUT ZIA serves up a fresh—and Cantonese!—take on the cultural lunch trope. The story incorporates meaningful food picks and subtle parental support to help foster Zia's self-growth as she wrestles with her lunch experiences at school. Savvy weekday sequencing bolsters the story arc, and this book shines for showcasing delicious Cantonese food, cultural differences (especially for home-packed school lunches), meaningful Chinese food associations, sharing care and culture through food, and taking pride in what makes you unique no matter how unfamiliar to others. Not to mention the enticing illustrations for colorful and drool-worthy dishes, ever-supportive parents, and relatable, endearing expressions. If you haven't already, go check out this delicious book!
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Delicious magic for kids and adults!
This is such a lovely book about the magic of having pride in your cultural heritage. The story is both universal, so anyone can relate to it, and educational about the unique meaning of Cantonese foods. I loved reading it to my daughter and looking at the beautiful, delicious pictures. It became an instant favorite! I already ordered copies for my friends with kids!
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Loved this book!!’
Frontrunner for favorite book of the year already!! Brings me back to my childhood memories of falling in love with home cooked meals.
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An empowering book that'll make your mouth water!
I'm so in love with this wonderful picture book! It's a wonderful, delightful celebration of a young girl's journey into her cultural history through the food her parents prepare for her in her school lunches. Little Zia learns how to take pride in what makes her lunches special, and goes a step further and shares her discoveries and stories with her school mates. Not only is it empowering for those kids who may feel different, but it also gives us small glimpses into the history behind beloved Cantonese foods in a way that will have young readers begging their parents to take them out for dim sum. Luckily, there's a fun recipe at the end that kids can make right away, with the help of a trusted adult, of course. A really fun story that will make lunchtime a moment of discovery and togetherness for all kids!
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Great Children's Book!
Great children's picture book. Beautiful story, Love the perspective. Illustration is wonderful. Can't wait for more stories from the Author! Must have for all new parents.
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Heartwarming
This book tugs at the heartstrings. As an adult, I would've loved all of her packed lunches but I shared the same sentiment as a child. Can't wait for my kids to read this!
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Sweet story with beautiful illustrations
I loved this sweet story about a young girl's journey learning to love and embrace her family's food at school. Having stories like this one is so important, and I know this will be a longtime favorite to read with my son. This is a must have book for every family!
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Heartwarming Read with Sweet Illustrations
This is such a sweet story with a great message about learning to appreciate your family's culture, especially when it is not mainstream. It also shows the value of sharing your differences and how that can enrich others around you. I also love the illustrations that go with the story. They are as bright and heartwarming as the text.
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