Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome – Picture Book Review
Note: Thank you to Simon and Schuster for providing a copy to review. All opinions are my own.
Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome is a new picture book written by Kat Zhang and illustrated by Charlene Chua. The book features a young Chinese American girl who meets a new classmate from China named Lin.
Due to a language barrier, Lin is unable to verbally communicate with the other students. Amy attempts to include Lin in activities. He participates but is shy.
At the end of the school day, Amy observes Lin’s father and little sister picking him up. Around his family, Lin brightens up and eagerly chats in Chinese with them. He is like a whole new and different child. This gives Amy an idea.
That evening she asks her mother if she could invite Lin’s family to their dumpling party. Her mother agrees, and with the help of a special banner, Amy finds a way to give Lin a warm welcome.
Expressive, colorful illustrations with diverse characters support the heartwarming storyline and work to engage young readers. Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome is recommended for children ages 4-8 years old.
With universal themes of empathy, kindness, and friendship, this book will appeal to a wide range of kids from different backgrounds. Parents and educators will find this book ideal for supporting multiculturalism to reflect the world around them.
How to Purchase the Book
Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome is a follow-up book to Zhang and Chua’s two other picture books: Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon.
Find Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome on Amazon (Hardcover, Kindle) as well as at other online and in-store retailers.
HARDCOVER & KINDLE
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About the Author
Kat Zhang loves traveling to places both real and fictional—the former has better souvenirs, but the latter allows for dragons, so it’s a tough choice. A writer of books for teens and children, she spends her free time scribbling poetry, taking photographs, and climbing atop things she shouldn’t. Learn more about her at KatZhang.com.
About the Illustrator
Charlene Chua draws many things, from baos to dragons, and everything in-between. When they are not drawing, they enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with their cats. Charlene grew up in Singapore and now lives in Canada. Her favorite baos are still char siu baos, and her favorite dumplings are air-fryer wontons! Learn more about Charlene at CharleneChua.com.
