The Adventures of Siu Mai and Yu Dan Cantonese-English Version - Bitty Bao Cantonese + English by Bianca Stam Grosse Hardcover

Book Synopsis

Two Hong Kong street food friends. One runaway puppy. A delicious lesson on teamwork and friendship.

Siu Mai, a clever shrimp dumpling, and Yu Dan, a bouncy fish ball, are best friends--until a disagreement in bustling Mong Kok sends them storming off in opposite directions. When a puppy suddenly runs loose, each tries to save the day alone, but they soon realize they need to work together to succeed. Through teamwork, they learn that friendship is strongest when different strengths come together!

Enjoy immersion learning with Bitty Bao! Access free bilingual audio readings in English and Mandarin Chinese or English and Cantonese by scanning the QR code on the back cover of the book.

• CULTURAL LEARNING MADE FUN. Join Siu Mai and Yu Dan in Mong Kok in Hong Kong, and explore the street markets and food stalls on their great adventure!
• THREE VERSIONS OF THE BOOK AVAILABLE: Mandarin with Traditional Chinese characters, Mandarin with Simplified Characters, Cantonese.
• EARLY LITERACY TOOL WITH ZHUYIN, PINYIN, or JYUTPING PHONICS SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT READING CHINESE. Bitty Bao books have all the necessary language elements to support each family member wherever they may be in their language journey. Mandarin with Traditional Chinese books include Zhuyin and pinyin, Mandarin with Simplified Chinese books include pinyin, and Cantonese books include jyutping.

About the Author

Bianca Stam Grosse, a former kindergarten teacher and current actress and restauranteur, was born to an Italian father and a Chinese mother in Chicago, IL. Having spent her entire childhood in language schools, Bianca advocates for inspiring a newer generation of multilingual children. She speaks 5 languages herself: Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Italian, and English. Now a new mother, Bianca has already implemented multilingualism into her child's life. She discovered Bitty Bao with her niece and fell in love with the books, the toys, and the spirit. It aligned perfectly with her ethos and was exactly what she wanted for her daughter, Eulalia. Thus, The Adventures of Siu Mai and Yu Dan was born.

Josephine Wu-Diokno (Jo Wu) is a creative through and through. Whether she's designing engaging lesson plans as a math and science teacher, making art with her two young boys, or running her small illustration business after everyone's fast asleep, Jo constantly craves opportunities for creative expression. She loves how all forms of art can connect people across cultures, lifestyles, and generations. As a Chinese American who grew up in San Gabriel Valley, she treasures her diverse SoCal roots and dedicates herself to giving back to her community. Jo hopes that her whimsical works will bring joy to others and inspire her own children and students to pursue their dreams.