Cilla Lee-Jenkins

I was thrilled to come home today and see this waiting on my doorstep. I immediately started it while eating dinner, and I loved it. You can see how Cilla has grown up and matured from the first book to the third, and it's a delightful transition. At first the book felt a bit too serious and not as goofy as I loved in the first two books, but somehow it all fits perfectly.

I also loved that this series has been semi-autobiographical, and reading Tan's afterword and seeing her family photos really made the book. I'm sad to hear, however, that this is perhaps the last book in the Cilla Lee-Jenkins series.

this is soo funny and sweet!! A lovely early chapter book that will entertain and inspire young storytellers, and make kids who get teased by white kids for bringing ~~ethnic food~~ to school feel seen. and hopefully encourage white kids to not be dicks about other culture's foods. Also a great read for currently-only children who are about to become big siblings. just really charming and sensitive!!