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acolemanlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
lol, cockroaches saving dumplings from sadness...
mandarchy's review against another edition
4.0
After reading the Ugly Duckling it was fun to read this and laugh about the scenes in the restaurant. I will show you the beautiful beautiful world!
mmattmiller's review against another edition
3.0
Loved the onomatopoeia word play, loved the idea of being there for each other... Story was cute.
andizor's review
4.0
One poor little dumpling is not quite right - he's ugly (really all dumplings are ugly) but not the right sort of ugly. No one wants to eat him. BUT! a cockroach comes along to show the dumpling the beauty in the world and he changes everything.
I loved this book. It was cute and a little twist on the traditional Ugly Duckling story. The dumpling was really a steamed bun that didn't know she was a steamed bun, but it didn't matter in the end anyway. I think that this would be good for kids - especially when you talk about growing up to be different and accepted - but they need to be told to find someone who likes their weird self now and just roll with it instead of trying to change.
I loved this book. It was cute and a little twist on the traditional Ugly Duckling story. The dumpling was really a steamed bun that didn't know she was a steamed bun, but it didn't matter in the end anyway. I think that this would be good for kids - especially when you talk about growing up to be different and accepted - but they need to be told to find someone who likes their weird self now and just roll with it instead of trying to change.
tashrow's review
4.0
In a dim sum restaurant, one dumpling is sad because he is considered ugly. He tried to make up for it with outfits or wrinkling his brow, but he was always the one left behind and ignored.Then a cockroach came along and offered to show the Ugly Dumpling the beauty in the world. They explored the kitchen together with all of its wonders. Then the Ugly Dumpling noticed something. There were more ugly dumplings who looked just like him! He was in fact a steamed bun and fit in perfectly. The same could not be said for the cockroach though when he was revealed to all in the dining room. But by that point, the Ugly Dumpling knew just what to do.
This is a clever riff on the Ugly Duckling story that manages to tweak the story just enough to keep it fresh and new but also so that the traditional tale is still able to be seen as well. It is the character of the cockroach that makes this book really work. The addition of a friend to model self-esteem even if you are unique is crucial here and then for the tables to turn at the end of the story. The text is simple and straight-forward, making it a great book to share aloud with a strong story arc.
Kober’s illustrations are jaunty and lively. Showing the kitchen as a kind of wonderland is magical with the towers of plates that look like skyscrapers, the woks that are almost volcanic, and the landscapes of flour. The emotions of the dumpling and other characters are done clearly and the illustrations are large enough to work with a group nicely.
A strong pick for a book to share aloud, this dynamic picture book is sure to suit everyone’s tastes. Appropriate for ages 3-6.
This is a clever riff on the Ugly Duckling story that manages to tweak the story just enough to keep it fresh and new but also so that the traditional tale is still able to be seen as well. It is the character of the cockroach that makes this book really work. The addition of a friend to model self-esteem even if you are unique is crucial here and then for the tables to turn at the end of the story. The text is simple and straight-forward, making it a great book to share aloud with a strong story arc.
Kober’s illustrations are jaunty and lively. Showing the kitchen as a kind of wonderland is magical with the towers of plates that look like skyscrapers, the woks that are almost volcanic, and the landscapes of flour. The emotions of the dumpling and other characters are done clearly and the illustrations are large enough to work with a group nicely.
A strong pick for a book to share aloud, this dynamic picture book is sure to suit everyone’s tastes. Appropriate for ages 3-6.
mapodofu's review
5.0
An utterly adorable spin on 'The Ugly Duckling' - perfect for the dim sum loving children in your life. The illustrations are beautifully drawn, and the writing is cute and cheeky. My daughter giggled all the way through it.
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