  | 100 days : a story of sisterhood Author: Lee, Kimberly | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
A picture book about the Chinese cultural tradition of commemorating a baby's "100th Day" and celebrating sibling love.
| Illustrator: | Chan, Michelle Jing |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/25)
Booklist (07/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 07/01/2025 Anya loves spending time with her parents. She has special days like only-wear-yellow days with Mama and playground days with Papa. However, things change drastically with the arrival of a new baby sister, Hana, who needs a lot of their parents’ time and attention. Mama becomes increasingly busy as they approach Hana’s 100th day, a traditional milestone in Chinese culture. When the special day comes, their home is filled with visitors, but Anya feels left out. After finding her aunt Vee in the kitchen making ang ku kueh (tortoise-shaped treats filled with mung bean), Anya is surprised to learn that her aunt and mom didn’t always get along, because Anya had thought they’d always been best friends. Sometimes love takes time, even between sisters. This gentle message is warmly reinforced by soft, colorful digital illustrations, which vividly capture facial expressions. Chinese culture is further explored in an author’s note; back matter also includes information on the hundredth-day customs and a recipe for ang ku kueh. A heartfelt story incorporating authentic cultural elements with a relatable message. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
