A little dim sum.
A little language.
A lot of love.
Bring Cantonese, English, and the joy of a shared table into storytime with Dim Sum, Please!
For children, parents, grandparents—and the stories you share.
Pull up a chair.
There’s room for every reader.
A familiar meal becomes a small invitation to read, talk, and connect.
Start with something delicious.
Explore dim sum through colorful illustrations and everyday conversation. Let your child point out the dishes that catch their eye.
Make space for two languages.
English, traditional Chinese characters, and Jyutping appear together in the Cantonese edition, giving families several ways into the page.
Bring your own memories.
Share a favorite dish, a family restaurant, or a memory of yum cha. The best part of storytime is what you bring to it.
Little discoveries.
One delicious page at a time.
What goes into an egg tart? This illustrated page pairs familiar ingredients with English, traditional Chinese characters, and Jyutping.
Look, point, say a word together. Follow your child’s curiosity—and come back for another helping whenever you like.
From our family’s language
to your reading table.
We’re Lin and Edwin Choi, the authors behind Linwin Books. Cantonese has been part of our daily lives, with family roots in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Our books make room for that connection: language, culture, and the pleasure of discovering something together.
A book can be a place where generations meet.
Language. Food. Family. A story worth sharing.Before you turn the first page.
What is Dim Sum, Please!?
It is an illustrated bilingual children’s book by Lin and Edwin Choi about dim sum and the language of a shared meal. The Cantonese edition combines English, traditional Chinese characters, and Jyutping.
Do we need to speak Cantonese already?
You can begin with the English text and pictures. Jyutping provides pronunciation support for the Cantonese text; a Cantonese-speaking family member or the audiobook can help you hear the sounds.
Is there a Mandarin edition?
Yes. A separate Mandarin edition is available. Choose the edition for the language your family wants to explore. See the edition guide.