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Everyone Loves Lunchtime but Zia

By Jenny Liao
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Illustrated by Dream Chen

By Jenny Liao
On Tour

Illustrated by Dream Chen

By Jenny Liao
On Tour

Illustrated by Dream Chen

By Jenny Liao
On Tour

Illustrated by Dream Chen

By Jenny Liao
On Tour

Illustrated by Dream Chen

By Jenny Liao
On Tour

Illustrated by Dream Chen

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Feb 07, 2023 | ISBN 9780593425428 | 3-7 years

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Feb 07, 2023 | ISBN 9780593425435 | 3-7 years

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    About Everyone Loves Lunchtime but Zia

    A heartwarming picture book about a Chinese-American girl who grows to appreciate the traditional dishes her parents prepare for her and finds a way to share her lunch with her classmates.

    Everyone loves lunchtime. Everyone, that is, but Zia.

    At school, the other kids are eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cheese and crackers, and apples on the side. But Zia’s always nervous about opening her lunchbox. Her dumpling and noodle dishes look different and smell different. She dreads lunchtime.

    Then, during her birthday week, her parents pack her a different Cantonese dish each day and explain what the food represents: a roast pork bun to bring treasure, soy sauce chicken to bring success, and more. At first, Zia doesn’t want to eat her lunch, but once she starts, she just may realize her food could bring her good fortune after all!

    About Everyone Loves Lunchtime but Zia

    A heartwarming picture book about a Chinese-American girl who grows to appreciate the traditional dishes her parents prepare for her and finds a way to share her lunch with her classmates.

    Everyone loves lunchtime. Everyone, that is, but Zia.

    At school, the other kids are eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cheese and crackers, and apples on the side. But Zia’s always nervous about opening her lunchbox. Her dumpling and noodle dishes look different and smell different. She dreads lunchtime.

    Then, during her birthday week, her parents pack her a different Cantonese dish each day and explain what the food represents: a roast pork bun to bring treasure, soy sauce chicken to bring success, and more. At first, Zia doesn’t want to eat her lunch, but once she starts, she just may realize her food could bring her good fortune after all!

    About Everyone Loves Lunchtime but Zia

    A heartwarming picture book about a Chinese-American girl who grows to appreciate the traditional dishes her parents prepare for her and finds a way to share her lunch with her classmates.

    Everyone loves lunchtime. Everyone, that is, but Zia.

    At school, the other kids are eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cheese and crackers, and apples on the side. But Zia’s always nervous about opening her lunchbox. Her dumpling and noodle dishes look different and smell different. She dreads lunchtime.

    Then, during her birthday week, her parents pack her a different Cantonese dish each day and explain what the food represents: a roast pork bun to bring treasure, soy sauce chicken to bring success, and more. At first, Zia doesn’t want to eat her lunch, but once she starts, she just may realize her food could bring her good fortune after all!

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Feb 07, 2023 | 40 Pages | 11 x 9 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593425428

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Feb 07, 2023 | 40 Pages | 11 x 9 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593425435

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Feb 07, 2023 | 40 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593425442
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    Praise

    “An excellent vehicle for introducing some essential dishes and Chinese culture in a new way. A delicious take on a familiar trope.”–Kirkus


    “A familiar story with a fresh twist grounded in Cantonese cooking . . . children will connect with Zia’s struggles and will be encouraged to share their family traditions with others.”–School Library Journal

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