About the book
Sharing a delicious meal helps a child feel loved in this heartfelt tribute to Chinatown and spending days-off together.
INTERVIEWS, Media Appearances & BLOG POSTS
The Children’s Book Podcast with host, Matthew C. Winner
BookPage Magazine — FEATURE IN PRINT, MARCH 2023 issue
Maria Marshall’s Blog Interview with Qing Zhuang & Rajani LaRocca
East City Book Store IG interview
Rainbow Shopping
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Publisher: Holiday House, NYC
ISBN: 9780823449774
Age: 4-8
Themes: Art, Asian & Asian American, Family, Immigrant Experience
Reviews
Bank Street College Best Books of the Year
Bank Street College Irma Black Silver Medal
NYPL Best Books of the Year List
Bookpage Best Books of the year
“Zhuang’s artwork is as warm and inviting as her story. Her watercolor, crayon and colored pencil illustrations burst with detail, allowing for new discoveries with each read. A wordless spread of the subway ride home reveals a small dog strapped to its owner’s chest, a brown paper bag labeled Trader Moe’s and a commuter in lime-green Crocs.
Sweet, fun and spunky, Rainbow Shopping is a beautiful, touching portrait of a family’s love for one another”
—BookPage (starred review)
“…achingly real”
—Publisher’s Weekly
"This engaging picture book is perfect for storytimes centered on family traditions or the comfort of familiar food."
—Booklist
"Inspired by the author's own childhood experiences, the story beautifully reflects how it feels to relocate to a completely different country and still try to feel at home."
—The Horn Book
"Watercolor textures and comforting colors transform an everyday activity into a joyful adventure. . . . The simple narrative sparkles with gentle humor and reassuring imagery. This day-in-the-life story is a celebration of food as connection, comfort, and inspiration and a way to honor our heritage as we walk into the future."
—Kirkus Reviews
"The vibrant illustrations convey the hustle and bustle of the city, where there is always something intriguing to look at... Vegetables and traditional Chinese treats are lovingly rendered, as are random New Yorkers on the scene...a worthy addition to any collection."
—School Library Journal