Today I Am a Soybean
It's bedtime!
Oh no, today I'm a soybean, soybeans DON’T sleep!
Little girl Anan doesn't want to sleep, she rolls around like a soybean!
Then she turns into delicious bean curd dessert, tasty tofu,
And then... what else does she become?
Let's see the magical game Anan and her mom play together!
About the Author:
Li Yuan
A university teacher with a passion for children's books, Li Yuan became a volunteer storyteller at the Public Welfare Small Book Room. For the past decade, she has shared stories with children of all ages at various libraries in Guangzhou, alongside conducting training sessions and lectures. Her immersion in children's literature has led her to strive for more, prompting her to write children's books infused with "Chinese flavor" drawn from her own experiences.
About the Illustrator:
Li Zhuoying
Li Zhuoying holds a master's degree in animation from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and the Netherlands St. Joost Art Academy. Her picture books, including "How Does the Princess Pick Her Nose" and "Strolling Chicken," have garnered acclaim. "How Does the Princess Pick Her Nose" was recognized at the 2016 Shenzhen Reading Month and received the Silver Prize at the 2017 Huarun Yibao Cup.
"This book interests both grown-ups and kids due to its fun story and vivid illustrations.
It opens a door for us into Chinese traditional foods, but more importantly, into an imaginative world."
— Sylvia Chang. (the translator, who was born and raised in China. Now, she works as a developmental psychology researcher at the University of Toronto. She is an avid bookworm.)
