Friday, December 12, 2025

Boys Don't Fry by Kimberly Lee, illustrated by Charlene Chua - OPTIONAL

Boys Don't Fry by Kimberly Lee, illustrated by Charlene Chua. PICTURE BOOK. Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, 2023. $19. 9780374389857

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL

APPEALS TO: SOME

It is the eve of Lunar New Year, all of Jin's relatives have gathered to celebrate at his house.  His mother, grandmother and aunties are all cooking a big feast.  Jin would love to learn to cook.  Will they let him help?

Boys Don't Fry is a sweet story with very colorful pictures.  I love the message that everyone should be able to enjoy cooking!  This book also mentioned several dishes from Peranakan Chinese culture which I have never heard of before.

Tracie, Elementary School Librarian



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