This engaging book is the first in a new series called Dinner Detectives, in which siblings, Clementine and Aksel uncover the magical stories behind the foods we eat every day.  In their first case they investigate Chinese New Year, with their cousin Ying explaining the origins of the holiday's traditions.

Each book in the series features a recipe for a dish that can be prepared by children and their parents (in this case, delicious dumplings!), which will expose them to new cuisines and open up discussions about where food comes from and the joy it can bring us.

The fascinating story and fantastic illustrations work together wonderfully to create a book perfect for 3-8 year olds. 

Reviewed by Busy Bookworms