"In this retelling of the Stone Soup tale, a child in an apartment building suggests a community hot pot night, where everyone contributes ingredients they have and share a meal"--

Book Synopsis

Hot pot, hot pot! Hits the right spot! Babies and toddlers will enjoy this tasty dish filled with community and fun, now a board book!

This eye-catching hot-pot-shaped book and its rhythmic text make for a perfect foodie baby gift. For fans of Grace Lin's Dim Sum for Everyone!

What's for dinner? A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal hot pot meal. Together, they cook up a steaming family dinner that celebrates community, cooperation, and culture--centered around delicious food.

The rhythmic text will have readers chanting along, making it perfect for read-alouds, and the vibrant, expressive art complements the energetic feel. Young foodies will eat this hot-pot-shaped book and story up!

Review Quotes

Chen deploys an autumnal palette in a board book that has more in common with Stone Soup variants than any cultural or historical lesson. A child in an apartment window invites the other residents to hot pot night, contributing the pot and assigning broth to one woman with deep brown skin and long black hair, and commenting on the gray-haired pink-skinned woman bringing meat and the brawny Black man juggling fresh veggies. It's a vibrant gathering with an array of items that are hot-pot suitable, and a festive atmosphere from end to end. VERDICT Classroom hot pot, anyone? A book that will leave readers and listeners hungry, but the whole family will want to institute hot pot nights.
--School Library Journal

About the Author

Vincent Chen is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration. He enjoys watching films, collecting art books, and eating copious amounts of potato chips. Ever since he was a kid, he has loved sharing hot pot with his family and friends.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 5.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 0-3 Years

Number of Pages: 22

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Cooking & Food

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Format: Board Book

Author: Vincent Chen

Language: English

Street Date: September 2, 2025

TCIN: 1003296933

UPC: 9781623546663

Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-9837

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 6 inches width x 5.9 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.4 pounds

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