An adept gem of a picture book, encompassing both universal intergenerational embarrassment and a specific diasporic shift in cultural perception.” - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“Wang’s moving poetry paired with - and precisely laid out on - Chin’s masterfully detailed illustrations capture both an authentic Midwestern American landscape and a very Chinese American family, together infusing a single event with multiple layers laden with emotion, memory, and significance. Understated, deep, and heart-rending - bring tissues.” - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“Simple text and beautiful illustrations pack a strong emotional punch in this picture book. . . . A powerful story sure to awaken empathy and curiosity” - School Library Journal, Starred Review
“It’s a deft exploration of the information and emotion gap between parents, especially immigrant parents, and children, and it may give space for kids to learn more about their own family history and customs . . .” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, Starred Review
“Transcending space and time, memories bring a Chinese American family together. . . . this quietly affecting book encourages honesty, communication, and sharing of family history.” - The Horn Book, Starred Review