Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 4-Through an engaging bilingual narrative and lovely, full-color photos, Zhang Yue gives readers a tour of her hometown, beautiful and historic Beijing. She starts the day with a visit to her grandmother in a hutong, or neighborhood, in the old part of the city. Along the way she introduces the sights and shops in a voice that is natural and interesting, inviting readers to experience all of the little details that make Beijing unique. The photographs wonderfully capture the splendor of the major monuments as well as the fascinating bustle of the outdoor markets. An attractive addition to nonfiction collections.-Lauren Anduri, Brooklyn Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
This book follows a girl and her cousin though the city of Beijing on their way to make jiaozi (dumplings) with their grandmother. The text isn't subtle about its agenda: information-sharing trumps storytelling. Pictures of the cousins are stiffly posed; however, the photographs of contemporary Beijing are a visual feast. The text is printed in English and Mandarin. A recipe is appended. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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