READ & REVIEWED: 好想吃榴莲 by 刘旭恭

好想吃榴莲 by 刘旭恭 is a whimsical and endearing Chinese picture book about a curious little mouse who really wants to know what durian tastes like.

Do you like durians? 😋 好想吃榴莲 (Hao Xiang Chi Liu Lian) by 刘旭恭 (Liu Xu Gong) is a whimsical and endearing Chinese picture book about a curious little mouse who really wants to know what durian tastes like. So it asks its friends—but their answers are hilariously off the mark. In the end, the mouse decides to just be brave and try it for itself. Did it (and its friends) like the famously love-it-or-hate-it fruit? Read to find out 😁

What seems like a simple tale about tasting something new is actually a gentle, lovely reminder to explore the world with an open mind. It encourages young readers to be curious, to ask questions, and to try things for themselves before forming an opinion. This is a great story for parents to read with their child to encourage them to discover and try out new things in life 😊

Thank you, Shiawase Books, for sending us this cute one! I read this with my four-year-old nephew and he loved it 😄 Thanks to Shiawase Books - an online and pop-up bookstore that curates Chinese books for all ages - we are giving away a copy of this gem soon. Please hop over to my Instagram page to join in the giveaway fun! 🤗

Disclaimer: The book was provided by Shiawase Books for our review. As always, all opinions are ours.

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