What's in a Dumpling, Grandma?
About this ebook
Join Grey and his cousin Mila as Grandma teaches them to cook bánh loc, Vietnamese dumplings, and passes down her memories of sharing this heritage comfort food with other loved ones.
This warm-and-toasty picture book for 4-to-8-year-olds
- celebrates the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild,
- explores the importance of family history and cultural heritage through the act of passing down a favorite recipe,
- honors the past while expressing joy for today's memories-in-the-making,
- features the bright and imaginative artwork of Sandra Eide,
- offers a recipe for Grey's grandma's famous fish sauce, and
- includes lots and lots of delicious dumplings!
What's in a Dumpling, Grandma? is the perfect story
- for families eager to help young children find meaning in family history and tradition;
- for kids who are interested in cooking; and
- to give as a gift for a grandparent's birthday, the holidays, Grandparent's Day, and Mother's Day.
This delicious story will leave your mouth watering and your heart full.
About the author
Linda Meeker is a first-generation Vietnamese American author. Her first book, Thank You, Mama, was based on the videos of her son, Grey, trying new foods with gratitude, which brought her social media popularity on TikTok and Instagram (@greyandmama). Linda, her husband, and Grey live in Seattle, Washington.
Sandra Eide is an Asian American children’s book illustrator and surface designer from the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, but she currently resides in the hot desert of Nevada with her husband and border collie. She works digitally in Procreate and Photoshop but also likes to dabble in watercolors. Her style is soft and sweet with an emphasis on characters and connections. Her art is influenced by nature, culture, and the importance of showing all kinds of people in her illustrations. Sandra is represented by The Bright Agency and is a member of SCBWI. Follow her work at https://www.sandraeide.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/sandraeide_illustration/.
