Tofu Takes Time - by Helen H Wu (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

All good things--and foods--take time, as Lin learns in this beautifully illustrated story about patience, family, and a good home-cooked meal.

CLICK CLACK WHIRRRR . . . Lin and her grandma, NaiNai, are making tofu from scratch! When NaiNai goes through each step, from blending soybeans with water to molding curd into shape, Lin gradually becomes impatient. But she soon discovers that making tofu not only takes time, but also takes the whole universe! It takes the seed from soil and sunshine, the cloth from thread and fiber, weight and space, books of words and pictures. And most of all, it takes spending lovely time with her beloved grandmother.

In this charming tale by Helen H. Wu, readers will marvel at how patience brings a whole universe together in a simple dish made by a modern Chinese American family. Perfect for fans of Fry Bread, Drawn Together and Thank You, Omu.

Review Quotes

"A standout story about a healthy food that some readers will embrace as a reflection of their own culture or diet and others will be inspired to try making." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Sentimental and quaint...A culinary lesson in patience." --Kirkus Reviews

This story is appealing on several levels, as a multigenerational tale about a family that shares traditions, experiences and meals, as a lesson in patience, and as an introduction to a versatile and sustainable food. --School Library Connection

Young readers will marvel at how patience brings a whole universe together in a simple dish made by a modern Chinese American family.... A fun and original read from cover to cover. --Midwest Book Review