Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

Description: Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly.

Brief description: Kat Zhang loves traveling to places both real and fictional--the former have better souvenirs, but the latter allow for dragons, so it's a tough choice. A writer of books for teens and children, she spends her free time scribbling poetry, taking photographs, and climbing atop things she shouldn't. You can learn more about her at KatZhang.com.

Review Quotes: A Kirkus Best Book of 2019
TODAY.com's 31 Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds 2019

"Upbeat...This is a book to get creative juices flowing." --The New York Times
"This sweet book both encourages cooking together as a family and rewards creative problem-solving." --Food Network Blog
"An extra-tasty book for bao lovers everywhere." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Winning." --Publishers Weekly
"Children will relate to this readaloud if they've ever faced a situation when emulating adults failed, but Amy's triumph is sure to inspire them to try again." --BCCB