Dim Sum,
Please!
A bilingual English & Cantonese children’s book about a meal made for sharing.
Explore eight dim sum dishes through illustrations, everyday dialogue, and words you can discover together.
Choose your language and format at the retailer. Price and availability may vary.
Pictures to linger over.
Words to try together.
The Cantonese edition pairs English with traditional Chinese characters and Jyutping, a romanization system that represents Cantonese sounds using letters and tone numbers.
- Authors
- Lin Choi and Edwin Choi
- Languages
- English and Cantonese
- Written text
- English and traditional Chinese characters
- Pronunciation
- Jyutping
- Paperback ISBN
- 9798667652083
- Theme
- Dim sum, family, and Chinese food culture
One shared table.
Different ways to enjoy it.
Check the language and format before ordering. The Cantonese and Mandarin editions are separate books.
The Cantonese edition
English, traditional Chinese characters, and Jyutping pronunciation support. The edition shown in our preview.
The Mandarin edition
A separate edition for families exploring Mandarin, with English, traditional Chinese characters, and pinyin pronunciation support.
The audiobook
Hear the story read by Lin Choi. Listen together as another way to explore the sounds of Cantonese.
Before you turn the first page.
Who is this book for?
It is designed for children and the adults who read with them, including parents and grandparents. The sample page shows the artwork and text so you can decide whether it suits your reader.
Is Jyutping the same as pinyin?
No. Jyutping represents Cantonese pronunciation; pinyin represents Mandarin pronunciation. Choose the Cantonese edition for Jyutping and the Mandarin edition for pinyin.
Can I see a sample before buying?
Yes. The illustrated egg tart page above is from the Cantonese edition. Tap the image to open it at full size.
Where can I buy the book?
Follow the Amazon link for the Cantonese book, or visit the audiobook listing on Apple Books. Retailers handle payment, shipping, availability, and returns. Check the edition and format on the retailer’s page before purchasing.