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Age Range
4 - 9
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2021-10-29
Page Count
40
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 4th
ISBN
9781646862825
Lexile
430
Themes
across many cultures
food & culture

Dumpling Day

Written by Meera Sriram and Illustrated by Inés de Antuñano

Do you know how many ways there are to enjoy delicious dumplings? Join ten families from different cultures as they prepare their unique dumpling recipes for a neighborhood potluck! From spicy to savory, fried to steamed, each family’s kitchen is bursting with flavors to discover. Get ready to count along and taste your way through this global celebration of dumplings!

  • Includes 10 kid-friendly recipes to try at home 
  • Encourages counting skills with each new dumpling added to the plates 
  • Endnotes feature a map and fun facts about each dumpling’s region of origin
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Age Range
4 - 9
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2021-10-29
Page Count
40
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 4th
ISBN
9781646862825
Lexile
430
Themes
across many cultures
food & culture
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