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In this charming tale, a young Asian American girl living in Hawaii learns to cook dumplings for her family's New Year’s celebration. The story highlights family traditions, culinary skills, and the cultural blend of Asian heritage within a Hawaiian setting.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jama Kim Rattigan
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