15 Best storytime books like Tofu Takes Time by Helen H. Wu

Cover of Tofu Takes Time by Helen H. Wu

Tofu Takes Time

By: Helen H. Wu

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Homemade tofu is good, and good things take time. CLICK CLACK WHIRRRR . . . Lin and her grandma…

If you liked the storytime plot in Tofu Takes Time by Helen H. Wu , here is a list of 15 books like this:

Cover of Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, Christian Robinson

1. Last Stop on Market Street

By: Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." CJ… read more

Similar categories in Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
"He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt...you're a better witness for what's beautiful."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Nana, how come we don't got a car?' 'Boy, what do we need a car for? We got a bus that breathes fire, and old Mr. Daniels, who always has a trick for you."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

2. The Invisible Boy

By: Patrice Barton , Trudy Ludwig

3.88

Format: 588 pages, Hardcover

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their gro… read more

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3. From Head to Toe

By: Eric Carle

3.68

Format: 528 pages, Paperback

From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling creator of beloved books including The Very Hungry … read more

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4. Swimmy

By: Leo Lionni

3.48

Format: None pages, Paperback

Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, b… read more

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5. The Detective Dog

By: Julia Donaldson , Sara Ogilvie

3.50

Format: 424 pages, Hardcover

"There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell. She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell.… read more

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6. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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7. No Cats in the Library

By: Lauren Emmons

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A stray cat follows her love of books all the way to a new library home in this charming debut pict… read more

Similar categories in Lauren Emmons's No Cats in the Library book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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8. Watercress

By: Andrea Wang

4.53

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • food
  • family
  • asian literature
  • china
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9. Creepy Crayon!

By: Aaron Reynolds

4.32

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carro… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Reynolds's Creepy Crayon! book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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10. A First Time for Everything

By: Dan Santat

4.39

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkwa… read more

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  • childrens
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11. Love in the Library

By: Maggie Tokuda-Hall

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Set in an internment camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII a… read more

Similar categories in Maggie Tokuda-Hall's Love in the Library book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • asian literature
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) by Ryan T.  Higgins

12. We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-… read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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13. Luli and the Language of Tea

By: Andrea Wang

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the … read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Luli and the Language of Tea book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • food
  • storytime
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14. The World Belonged to Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two children's book superstars join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, … read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
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15. Things in the Basement

By: Ben Hatke

4.23

Format: 240 pages, Kindle Edition

From New York Times bestselling author Ben Hatke comes Things in the Basement, a young readers grap… read more

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  • childrens
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16. Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel

17. Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories

By: Elise Gravel

4.46

Format: 88 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious and timely tool to help kids learn how to tell what news is true and what isn't Can … read more

Similar categories in Elise Gravel's Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

18. Your Name Is a Song

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.56

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little gir… read more

Similar categories in Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Your Name Is a Song book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Nell Plants a Tree by Anne Wynter

19. Nell Plants a Tree

By: Anne Wynter

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of I'm Going to Build a Snowman by Jashar Awan

20. I'm Going to Build a Snowman

By: Jashar Awan

4.23

Format: 48 pages, ebook

In this sparkling picture book celebration of winter and creativity, a boy’s snow day efforts show … read more

Similar categories in Jashar Awan's I'm Going to Build a Snowman book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Where Three Oceans Meet by Rajani LaRocca

21. Where Three Oceans Meet

By: Rajani LaRocca

4.47

Format: None pages, Hardcover

“I want to see what’s at the end of the earth!”Sejal, Mommy, and Pati travel together to the southe… read more

Similar categories in Rajani LaRocca's Where Three Oceans Meet book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • asian literature
Cover of Anzu the Great Kaiju (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 1) by Benson Shum

22. Anzu the Great Kaiju (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 1)

By: Benson Shum

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An adorable picture book about a tiny monster with a big heart trying to follow in his family's foo… read more

Similar categories in Benson Shum's Anzu the Great Kaiju (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 1) book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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23. Dad Bakes

By: Katie Yamasaki

4.01

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Dad wakes early every morning before the sun, heading off to work at the bakery. He kneads, rolls, … read more

Similar categories in Katie Yamasaki's Dad Bakes book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • cooking
  • food
  • family
  • storytime
Cover of Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3) by Flavia Z. Drago

24. Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.30

Format: 41 pages, Kindle Edition

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes a charmingly spooky celebrati… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3) book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of When You Can Swim by Jack  Wong

25. When You Can Swim

By: Jack Wong

4.15

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award A reverent celebration of learning to s… read more

Similar categories in Jack Wong's When You Can Swim book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Rainbow Shopping by Qing Zhuang

26. Rainbow Shopping

By: Qing Zhuang

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Sharing a delicious meal helps a child feel loved in this heartfelt tribute to Chinatown and spendi… read more

Similar categories in Qing Zhuang's Rainbow Shopping book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • food
  • family
  • asian literature
  • china
  • storytime
Cover of Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur? by Helen Yoon

27. Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?

By: Helen Yoon

3.89

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The tale of a child’s special friend who goes missing after a bath—or does he? Help! This little… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome by Kat Zhang

28. Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

By: Kat Zhang

4.19

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Amy Wu does her best to make her new classmate feel welcome in this warmhearted and playfully illus… read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • food
  • family
  • china
  • storytime
Cover of Built to Last by Minh Lê

29. Built to Last

By: Minh Lê

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet two friends who think they're building imaginative worlds with blocks but come to realize they… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's Built to Last book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Tofu Takes Time by Helen H. Wu

30. Tofu Takes Time

By: Helen H. Wu

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Homemade tofu is good, and good things take time. CLICK CLACK WHIRRRR . . . Lin and her grandma… read more

Similar categories in Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • indigenous
  • cooking
  • food
  • family
  • asian literature
  • china
  • storytime
Cover of Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 2) by Benson Shum

31. Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 2)

By: Benson Shum

4.08

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this follow-up to Anzu the Great Kaiju , created by Walt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum, we… read more

Similar categories in Benson Shum's Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 2) book and Helen H. Wu's Tofu Takes Time

  • picture books
  • childrens

27 Top childrens books like Tofu Takes Time by Helen H. Wu

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4.30

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4.66

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Lauren Emmons

4.46

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Andrea Wang

4.53

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4.29

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4.51

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