Rainbow Shopping -- Qing Zhuang, Hardcover

Sharing a delicious meal helps a child feel loved in this heartfelt tribute to Chinatown and spending days-off together.

On a rainy Saturday, a young girl feels as gray as a pigeon. Since moving from China to New York City, Mom, Dad, and Grandma have been very busy working. But a trip to Mom's favorite Chinatown store to find the best produce, seafood, and spices for dinner just might turn the girl's day around.

Later on, Dad steams, boils, fries, and stir-fries all the ingredients while girl and Grandma taste-test. After cozy goodnights, a final dream spread shows the family walking hand-in-hand in rainbow colors--an affirmation of love and support even on rainy, gray days.

Inspired by Qing Zhuang's experience as a first generation Chinese American, Rainbow Shopping explores a young child's feelings of loneliness and discovery with tenderness and humor. Qing uses watercolor, colored pencil, and crayon to beautifully recreate NYC's Chinatown neighborhood. Filled with warmth and details of city life, this story about a working-class family is one readers can return to again and again.

Author: Qing Zhuang
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 03/07/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.58w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9780823449774
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2022
Booklist 01/01/2023 pg. 83
Publishers Weekly 02/27/2023
School Library Journal 03/01/2023 pg. 78