Kimberly Lee

As a family prepares for Lunar New Year, Jin's grandmother and aunties fly around the kitchen "like bees." They invite the younger girls to help, but not Jin, because he's a boy. But Jin loves food and wants to help, and Mamah (grandma) welcomes him in, so the aunties allow it. The end result is more delicious than ever!

Author's note about the Peranakan Chinese culture. Includes a recipe for Peranakan Pongteh Chicken.

This was a great book to read. I have come from a culture where boys are not suppose to do certain things such as cook or clean because it is only a women’s job. I am glad that children are able to read and know they can do anything regardless of gender.