Goodreads

“Food is love in Chinese families. Tofu Takes Time illustrates that connection perfectly in this lyrical tale of a young girl making tofu with her grandmother. A lovely story of food, love, family, and the rewards of waiting for a good (and delicious) thing.”

–Livia Blackburne, New York Times Bestselling Author of I Dream of Popo

“Beautifully and whimsically illustrated, Tofu Takes Time is a lovely celebration of tradition and family.”

–Kat Zhang, Award-winning Author of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

“Tofu Takes Time sends me back to my childhood and those moments spent making soymilk, baozi, jiaozi, and zongzi with my Chinese mom. The sound-filled story captures the wonder and impatience of witnessing ingredients take shape as food. Each stage of the tofu-making process is connected to an appreciation of the components—seeds, water, cloth, heat, weight, and shape—which I thought was marvelous. Because “tofu takes time,” this book is an ode to patience and delayed gratification, ending with a family meal served with pride. A wonderful addition to any child’s library!”

–Karen Yin, Author of Whole Whale and So Not Ghoul

“Tofu Takes Time is lovely in its simplicity and magical in its proportions. This is a story of a granddaughter and grandmother making tofu together and it is also a story of the natural processes that allow us the gift of a favorite food and its connections to family, history, and the natural world.”

–Kao Kalia Yang, Author of The Most Beautiful Thing and A Map into the World

“Tofu Takes Time is a sweet story of intergenerational love and sharing, which highlights Asian culture and demonstrates the important message that ‘good things take time.’ An imaginative child and equally imaginative art make this a tasty treat for all to read.”

–Lynne Marie, Author of Let’s Eat! Mealtime Around the World and The Star in the Christmas Play