The playroom was quiet. Luli couldn’t speak English. Neither could the others. All around the room, children played alone.
Just like last time. But this time Luli had a plan. She pulled out a fat-bellied teapot and matching cups and called "Chá!" in her native Chinese. And suddenly all the children piped up, recognizing not just the word, but the pleasure of a cup of tea...
Andrea Wang's touching story about children from many countries finding a common bond is richly enhanced by Hyewon Yum's perfectly pitched drawings, as well as a helpful author's note, colorful maps, and information on tea drinking around the world.
