Bitter Tea and Rock Candy - by Yan Gu (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Mimi's Waipo loves liangcha, but Mimi thinks her grandmother's favorite tea is just too bitter.It burns her lips, it tastes sour on her tongue, and it smells like her grandfather's socks yuck! Mimi secretly feeds her liangcha to the fish, and hides it in a plant, and pours it down the sink anything to avoid drinking it again. But Waipo has an idea. One morning, she makes a new batch of liangcha for them to share. Will Waipo's secret ingredient be enough to win Mimi over?"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

This tender and warm picture book is a touching ode to grandparents and family traditions--even picky eating.

Mimi's Waipo loves liangcha, but Mimi thinks her grandmother's favorite tea is just too bitter.

It burns her lips, it tastes sour on her tongue, and it smells like her grandfather's socks--yuck!

Mimi secretly feeds her liangcha to the fish, and hides it in a plant, and pours it down the sink--anything to avoid drinking it again. But Waipo has an idea. One morning, she makes a new batch of liangcha for them to share. Will Waipo's secret ingredient be enough to win Mimi over?

Review Quotes

"The depiction of affection between a grandparent and grandchild and the importance of empathy . . . are universal. A heartwarming tribute to intergenerational connection."--Kirkus

"Warm peachy and yellow tones cast a cozy glow over this multigenerational exchange of a culturally specific family tradition...A stirring addition to the rapidly expanding collection of diverse food stories."--Booklist

"A great story for libraries looking for representation of Chinese culture, of intergenerational relationships, and of trying new things; it's also something of an ode to the fact that grandmothers were once young"--School Library Journal

About the Author

Yan Gu is an author and illustrator from Shanghai, China. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. Nature and fairytale themes are her most favorite to create. When she's not making art, Yan can be found on her terrace, taking care of her plants and spending time with her dog, Doudou.