My Day With Gong Gong

May isn’t having a good time on her grandfather’s tour around Chinatown. She doesn’t understand Chinese, and Gong Gong doesn’t speak much English. She’s hungry and getting tired of Gong Gong’s missions. Furthermore, it appears like Gong Gong’s buddies are mocking her! But, just when May thinks she’s had enough, Gong Gong gives her a gift that suggests he’s been paying more attention than she believed. This adorable debut, illustrated by Elaine Chen, expertly captures life in the city and demonstrates how little, shared moments of patience and care—along with a dumpling or two—can help a kid and grandparent transcend generational and cultural boundaries.