Henry Holt & Company, 2003 ISBN 0-8050-7153-9
Xiao Jimmy's Grandma Ni Ni is his favorite person. Ni Ni cooks delicious jiao zi, teaches Jimmy Chinese characters, and always has wonderful stories and fascinating objects-like the key collection-to share with him. So when Jimmy learns that Ni Ni must move far away to California, he feels as if he's losing his best friend. But a surprise is in store, and soon Jimmy discovers that there are ways to bridge distance and to make new friends in the process.
“This warm, reassuring story of intergenerational friendship is decorated with black-and-white illustrations of key scenes that add further emotional content.” -Booklist
“There's a recipe for jiao zi, their favorite dumplings, and dipping sauce, in addition to a gentle story to savor.” - The New York Times
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