Dumpling Day
- Publisher : Barefoot
- Publishing year : September 2021
- Binding : Paperback
- ISBN : 9781646862825
- Imprint : Barefoot Books
- Age Group : Baby & Toddler
- Language : English
Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighbourhood potluck ...
Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighbourhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes.
Meera Sriram grew up in India and moved to the U.S in 1999. An electrical engineer in the past, she now enjoys writing for children, leading early literacy initiatives, and advocating for diverse bookshelves. Meera is the author of picture books The Yellow Suitcase and A Gift For Amma. She has also co-authored several kids’ books in India. Meera believes in the transformative power of stories and likes to write on people, places, and experiences less visible in children’s literature.