One, Two, Three Dim Sum - by Rich Lo (Board Book)

About the Book

Children and their parents can learn to count to ten in English and Mandarin in this fun bilingual counting book about food.

Book Synopsis

A joyful journey through numbers, language, and food--this bilingual board book turns counting into a cultural celebration toddlers and families will love.

One, Two, Three Dim Sum invites young readers to explore Mandarin numbers 1 to 10 through the vibrant world of Chinese cuisine. Each page pairs a traditional dim sum dish with a number--featuring text in English and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters. It's the perfect blend of early literacy, cultural discovery, and visual delight.

Designed for curious toddlers and preschoolers, this board book is a sensory-rich, developmentally engaging way to build number recognition and introduce a second language. Whether you're raising a bilingual child or simply want to reflect diverse cultures on your bookshelf, this book serves up meaning with every bite-sized lesson.

With its cheerful tone and cultural authenticity, One, Two, Three Dim Sum is more than just a counting book--it's a window into heritage, a celebration of food and family, and a tool for helping little learners connect with the world around them.

Why Parents, Educators & Librarians Are Reaching for This Book:

• Bright, detailed artwork making each page an invitation to taste, talk, and explore.
• Fosters number recognition, print awareness, vocabulary building, and cross-cultural understanding in a sturdy, toddler-friendly format.
• A meaningful gift for baby showers, birthday bundles, Lunar New Year celebrations, preschool classrooms, and diverse library collections.
• "A delectable offering." --School Library Journal Starred Review

Review Quotes

Starred Review: "Baby-Toddler-Items and small dishes restaurant-goers are likely to find on their table are served up in this delectable offering. Each picture of an object (one menu, two chopsticks, etc.) or food (four shumai, eight rangoons, and so on) presents the corresponding numeral with labels in English and simplified and traditional Chinese. Yum." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Born in Canton, China, Rich Lo was always drawing and painting with his six siblings. At the age of seven, he and his family emigrated from Hong Kong to the United States and eventually settled in Chicago's Chinatown. An accomplished illustrator and fine artist, his work can be found on packaging and ads for national brands and on large installations in public buildings throughout the Midwest. Rich's first picture book Father's Chinese Opera, about his relationship with his opera composer father, was published by Sky Pony Press (2014) and named an ALA Asian Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book. Rich is also the author-illustrator of New Year, published by Sky Pony Press (2016), the illustrator of Mountain Chef: How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook Up the National Park Service, published by Charlesbridge (2016), and the winner of the Carter G. Woodson Book Award.