The chapters are laced with stories the parents tell about the way things were done in Taiwan and their own experiences. Did you ever hear of a "Red Egg Party?" How about "Ugly Vegetables that look like warty frogs?"

Grace Lin writes with a wonderful sense of humor about fully developed and sympathetic characters. Her whimsical drawings highlight the stories that are based on the author's childhood and her life. Lin has definitely found her niche.... I'm sure that we can expect many more children's novels from this talented writer.