Dumplings for Lili
“Dumplings for Lili” by Melissa Iwai is a picture book published by National Geographic Books on June 1, 2021. This 48-page book is written in English and offers a heartfelt celebration of food, community, and family through the lens of Lili’s culinary adventures. As Lili learns to cook baos with the guidance of her Nai Nai, she embarks on a journey to gather ingredients from her neighbors, showcasing the importance of sharing and connection in her multicultural community.
Readers will find a vibrant narrative that highlights various dumpling recipes from around the world, including Jamaican beef patties, Italian ravioli, and Lebanese fatayer. The engaging artwork complements the kinetic storytelling, making it a delightful exploration of food and friendship. “Dumplings for Lili” invites young readers to appreciate the joy of cooking and the bonds formed through shared meals, emphasizing the significance of family traditions and community support.
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An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Recommended Book
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
A heartfelt picture book celebration of food, community, and family—and little dumpling treasures from around the world.
Lili loves to cook baos, and Nai Nai has taught her all the secrets to making them, from kneading the dough lovingly and firmly to being thankful for the strong and healthy ingredients in the filling. But when Nai Nai realizes that they are out of cabbage (Secret #8: line the basket with cabbage leaves!), she sends Lili up to Babcia’s apartment on the sixth floor to get some. Babcia is happy to share her cabbage, but she needs some potatoes for her pierogi. . . .
What follows is a race up and down the stairs as Lili helps all the grandmothers in her building borrow ingredients for different dumplings: Jamaican beef patties, Italian ravioli, Lebanese fatayer, and more. Energized by Melissa Iwai’s engaging artwork and kinetic storytelling, Dumplings for Lili is a joyful story of sharing food, friendship, and love in all their forms.
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