"There were baos, buns and bowls of congee!
Dumplings, shumai and lots of sweet treats!
It all looked so tasty!
But before Liddy could take a bite, she slipped
and fell into a bowl of dumpling filling!"
Back to food for today's post ... Liddy is far too excited to make falling asleep easy for her. She has never been to the Dim Sum Palace and has no idea what she should expect. She asks her mother, who says she will have to wait until tomorrow to see for herself.
While in bed, she smells something delicious and follows that scent straight into the Dim Sum Palace. What a wonder it is! The kitchen boasts two chefs making dim sum. They are surrounded by countless other delicacies which very much appeal to the little girl. Longing to try the dim sum, she loses her balance and falls into a bowl of the filling that goes into the tiny little pockets of dough.
Before she knows it, she is pinched into a dumpling to be served to the very hungry Empress. In a loud voice, Liddy saves herself from being eaten. A conversation ensues, food is shared. Liddy eats until she is full and tired, and falls quickly asleep. When she wakens in her own bed, she is ready for more. Her discovery about the Palace itself and the Empress does not spoil her experience.
'The artwork in this book was drawn with graphite on paper and colored digitally' and will entice readers with its images of warm and delicious food. Endpapers provide a look at the many different types of dim sum enjoyed at the Dim Sum Palace. I love the full spread that shows tables of diners in the palace; it is a visual reminder of a wonderful meal I had in Victoria BC far too long ago.
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