Preschoolers will be intrigued by the bright colors and names of the characters (Ma-Ma, Ba-Ba, Jie-Jie, Mei-Mei) the interesting new foods could start a fun discussion on other types of ethnic foods. This would be a strong addition to a multicultural read-aloud or a Chinese New Year read-aloud. The bright yellow font creates a nice contrast from the red background, and occasionally, the text curves around the picture, adding to the visual appeal. The front endpapers feature food, condiments and tableware against a bright green background and the back endpapers illustrate almost two dozen dim sum dishes. The illustrations are brightly colored, with the restaurant’s red carpet serving as the background for each spread the bright silver carts and vibrantly colored foods and clothing add to the visual interest. Multicultural audiences will appreciate learning about new and different foods, and many families will identify with the experience. Perspective changes to feature each family member as they choose a different food. A child describes her dinner at a dim sum restaurant with her family, explaining what dim sum is – little dishes of different foods – and what each member of her family chooses from the little carts that bring food to the tables.
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