This whimsical collection features 25 dumpling-shaped crochet cats. Each is loaded with personality and accompanied by a photo and drawing as well as easy-to-follow instructions suitable for crocheters of any skill level.

The fun-loving felines from the popular Dumpling Cats crochet guide are back, and this time they're starring in their own coloring book. Paula's in the kitchen making a batch of pancakes while Daisy tends her garden, Chloe listens to music, and Boomer hosts a movie night with friends. Join them and the other cats as they play dress-up, picnic, sunbathe, stargaze, and frolic indoors and out. Thirty full-page drawings provide plenty of coloring fun, and 30 colorful stickers can add extra charm to the pictures or brighten up school projects, notebooks, and anything else that needs a touch of cattitude.

Twenty original patterns, suitable for beginner- to intermediate-level crocheters, feature full-color photos, simple diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions for making a corgi, dachshund, bulldog, lab, and many other dumpling-shaped dogs.

Spectacular fireworks, silk lions dancing through the streets, sumptuous family banquets - these are the hallmarks of Chinese New Year. Now, discover how to bring this splendid celebration, and others, into your own home. In this glorious collection, bestselling cookbook author Nina Simonds joins with Leslie Swartz and The Children's Museum, Boston, to offer festival lore, traditional stories, delectable recipes, and engaging activities that will inspire you to enjoy a full year of Chinese holidays. Try such treats as golden New Year's dumplings or tasty moon cakes. Build a kite at Qing Ming or a miniature dragon boat for the Dragon Boat Festival. Share the stories of the greedy Kitchen God or the valiant imperial warrior Hou Yi. Whether your family ahs embraced these holidays for generations or is introducing new traditions, Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats offers exciting ways for the whole family to celebrate year after year, presenting background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.

Make Asian dumplings from scratch with beginner-friendly recipes Dumplings are little parcels of love—juicy presents on a plate that bring joy with every savory bite. And now you can enjoy restaurant-quality potstickers, wontons, baos, and other dim sum classics without leaving the comfort of your own kitchen! Dumplings for Beginners is filled with instructions and guidance for every step of the dumpling-making process. You'll find easy-to-follow recipes for boiled, steamed, deep fried, and pan-fried dumplings, plus soups, sides, and dipping sauces. Dough primers—Learn how to make three types of dough and how to portion, roll out, and fold five classic dumpling shapes. Recipe hacks—Switch up dumpling flavors and textures with suggestions for alternate fillings, sauce and stock pairings, cooking methods, and more. Kitchen essentials—Ensure dumpling success with advice for stocking must-have equipment and ingredients. Skip takeout and create delicious dumplings from scratch with help from this beginner's guide.

Jerry the mouse eats his way through the book, despite Tom's efforts to convince him and the readers that this book is not made of cheese.