The Tray of Togetherness
A delicious ode to food, family, and togetherness that celebrates Lunar New Year
A little girl and her family are hosting a New Year party, an event marking the Lunar New Year. There's a lot to do before the guests arrive! First, a trip to the market to fill up the Tray of Togetherness, a special candy box for the partygoers. Each of the eight lucky snacks in the Tray has an auspicious meaning: peanuts for a long life, pistachios for happiness, candied coconut for strong family ties...As the family returns home, they pass out delicious good wishes to the friends and neighbors they meet along the way.
After the tray has been prepared and the decorations set up, it's time for the party! A diverse group of relatives and friends gathers, ready to celebrate the New Year with the Tray of Togetherness.
This sensory, food-focused story is brought to life with eye-catching illustrations and a little girl's cheerful narration. Debut author/illustrator Flo Leung encourages readers to explore culturally specific Lunar New Year practices, while offering a universal message about carrying on traditions and creating community.
Earn by promoting books
Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our Affiliate program.
Become an affiliate
illustrator and author of The Tray
of Togetherness. She has also been
a pastry cook, a food stylist, a TV
producer--and really wishes she
had a green thumb. Flo believes
that food has the power to tell us
stories about who we are and hope
to be. When she isn't reading old
cookbooks and listening to glam
rock, Flo can probably be found
enjoying mango cakes (with
rainbow sprinkles) with her
daughter and husband in their
cozy home in Toronto, Ontario
"The artwork exudes plenty of warmth ... The bustling party in the book's closing pages emphasizes how the holiday can bring community together."-- "Booklist"
"The story of a treasured holiday item ... A delectably delightful celebration."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Leung's rosy hues and dot-eyed characters aptly carry the message of togetherness in the Lunar New Year via a sweet family tradition and reiterative text."-- "Publishers Weekly"
"Leung's story exudes the warmth of the holidays and displays the joy we spread by showing kindness to others and sending our best wishes."-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database"
"Leung has created an explosion of brightness and comfort in her words and her illustrations and informs about traditions for the Lunar New Year."-- "CanLit for Little Canadians"
