In this sweet, boisterous rhyming story, reminiscent of Stone Soup, one boy's enthusiasm for hot pot brings his neighbors together for a night of fun and a delicious communal meal. No hot pot experience required! Youngsters both familiar and unfamiliar with this dish will find plenty to enjoy in Vincent Chen's buoyant writing and exuberant illustrations, which bring young and old together from all walks of life in celebration of good food. A natural choice for read-alouds and storytimes.

Back matter includes Chen's family recipe for hot pot, a dish traditional to China, Japan, and other Asian countries.