Amy Wilson Sanger

This is a fun baby book. The story is about a dim sum lunch at a Chinese restaurant and tells about all of the different dishes one encounters. I hope in a future version they will make the book more interactive by creating a textured version (like pat the bunny, etc.) which the illustrations lend themselves to. Overall, a fun book to share with a budding foodie!

Superbly-decorated board book. Short and very sweet poem (which scans perfectly!) in praise of all things sushi from a toddler's eye view.

This is a nice first look at cultural foods in a simple limited word format. The illustrations are bold and eye catching. They capture the child’s interest. Young children will enjoy this introduction to Japanese cuisine, and can build a Sushi vocabulary.

Colorful paper and mixed media collages illustrate this board book about different kinds of sushi. The Japanese names of the sushi are used in the rhyming text of the book, adding an authentic touch. The illustrations make great use of patterned paper and material in the collages, which adds visual interest but makes the page look busy. However, the text, set in a large, easily-readable sans-serif font, is generally on a solid color part of the page, ensuring readability. This book would be show more a great choice for anyone wanting to improve the multicultural level of their collection, and is recommended for babies ages 0 to 2. show less