PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance by Kat Zhang & Charlene Chua
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kat Zhang loves traveling to places both real and fictional—the former have better souvenirs, but the latter allow for dragons, so it’s a tough choice. A writer of books for teens and children, she spends her free time scribbling poetry, taking photographs, and climbing atop things she shouldn’t. You can learn more about her at KatZhang.com.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Charlene Chua draws many things, from baos to dragons, and everything in-between. When they are not drawing, they enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with their cats. Charlene grew up in Singapore, and now lives in Canada. Her favorite baos are still char siu baos, and her favorite dumplings are air-fryer wontons!
REVIEW
Amy Wu's energy and enthusiasm lead her to being always on the go. Wriggling during story time, tapping on the dinner table, or jumping on the bed, Amy does it all. When she discovers Chinese ribbon dancing, she must do it herself. Even better, her mom suggests she have a ribbon dance party. Her friends will each bring instruments to play. But first, she needs a ribbon. She tries making one using a chopstick and a hair ribbon, but it's not impressive enough. After a couple more attempts, Amy retreats sadly to her room. With her mother's encouragement, Amy realizes that perfection isn't required to enjoy the party and her energy and enthusiasm save the day. Zhang's energetic text and Chua's adorable, eye-catching digital illustrations carry the reader along on Amy's journey. The book is bound to inspire young readers to want a dance party of their own. There are suggestions for creating homemade dancing ribbons at the end of the book. A surefire winner for young dancing enthusiasts. Be sure to check out Amy Wu's other adventures which are delightfully relatable as well as fun introductions to a variety of Chinese cultural traditions.
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