The Great Pumpkin Pancake Party
Written by Celeste Pewter
Illustrated by Kelly Wu
Published by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
This warm, beautiful picture book follows Lilly and her grandfather as they establish a new autumnal tradition with an old family recipe.
This year, Lao Ye wants to throw a big neighborhood Halloween party and Lilly’s excited to help, but she’s a little worried about Lao Ye’s family recipes. What if the neighbors don’t like their special foods?
Told with engaging prose and brought to life with vibrant art, The Great Pumpkin Pancake Party is a joyful ode to family, food, and the power of community.
A recipe for Lao Ye’s pumpkin pancakes is included!
Primary ISBN: 9781250375995
Publication Date: July 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American, Taiwanese/Taiwanese American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Celebrations, Celebrations: Halloween, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Format: Audiobook, Generation: 1st, Generational Differences, Generational Differences: Language, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Mandarin Featured Words, Neighbors & Neighborhoods, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by Community
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation, Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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