Title: Dumpling Soup https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-316-73445-5

Author: Ama Kim Rattigan Liian

Illustrator: Lillian Jsu-Flanders

Publication date: 1993

ISBN number: 9780316730471

Genre: Fiction

Approximate interest level: Grade PreK-4

Approximate text level: Grade K-2

Narrative annotation: A young girl who is Asian American is finally old enough to help her Grandma make dumplings for the upcoming new Year. She describes the traditions, foods, and games that happens on that day.

Selected purpose: This book helps readers explore cultural differences, traditions, as well as language. It shows students the importance of heritage and family. This is a great book to read in the beginning of the year for every student in the class. They can discuss the the traditions and family recipe that is important to them. Creating an environment that is safe of judgement allows for a positive students and classroom.