# Tofu Takes Time - Hardcover

by **Helen H. Wu** (Author), **Julie Jarema** (Illustrator)

**All good things--and foods--take time, as Lin learns in this beautifully illustrated story about patience, family, and a good home-cooked meal.**

CLICK CLACK WHIRRRR . . . Lin and her grandma, NaiNai, are making tofu from scratch! When NaiNai goes through each step, from blending soybeans with water to molding curd into shape, Lin gradually becomes impatient. But she soon discovers that making tofu not only takes time, but also takes the whole universe! It takes the seed from soil and sunshine, the cloth from thread and fiber, weight and space, books of words and pictures. And most of all, it takes spending lovely time with her beloved grandmother.

In this charming tale by Helen H. Wu, readers will marvel at how patience brings a whole universe together in a simple dish made by a modern Chinese American family. Perfect for fans of _Fry Bread_, _Drawn Together_ and _Thank You, Omu._

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 8.7 x 9.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 19, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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