Dim Sum Palace
By X. Fang
The Story
A little girl too excited to sleep before a family dim sum outing follows a delicious smell into a dream palace, where she tumbles into dumpling filling and gets rolled up as a treat for the Empress.
Why It's Special
For the kid who can't fall asleep the night before something exciting, this turns that fizzy, wide-awake feeling into a whole edible dreamworld.
- Big idea: Anticipation itself is an adventure — the excitement before a treat can be as wondrous as the treat itself.
- Vibes: Dreamy, glossy, a little mischievous, with a gold-foil sense of occasion.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love stories about food and family traditions
- enjoy dreamlike, imaginative settings
- respond well to bedtime stories with a build-up of excitement
- like to look closely at richly detailed illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & imagination: What do you think it would feel like to step into a whole palace made of dim sum, like Liddy does?
- Sensory connection: What smell do you think would be exciting enough to pull you out of bed at night?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Liddy felt when she slipped into the bowl of dumpling filling?
- Real-life connection: What's your favorite dish to eat with your family, and what makes it feel special?
- Imagination: If you fell into your favorite food and got wrapped up like a dumpling, what would you want to happen next?
