A charming tale to introduce kids to the world’s most consumed beverage and introduce them to a new worldview. Luli decides to host a tea party in her ESL class which prompts a discussion of how tea is named different around the world! The tea serves as a universal language, fostering connection and camaraderie, which we encourage everyday in our store!

Product Details: Length: 40 pages, Publisher: Neal Porter Books 2022.

Informed by her own experience as the child of Chinese immigrant parents, Andrea Wang makes the point that when you’re looking to communicate with people, you look for a common bond. The word for “tea” is similar in many languages, and tea becomes the unifying metaphor that brings a diverse group of children together. Additional material at the back of the book explores the rich and ancient history of tea drinking across cultures all around the world and contains maps, statistics, and fascinating details that will delight young readers.

Recommended for readers 3-7 years. 

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