googoo (菇菇)| gūgū, | noun
Definition: auntie, specifically with reference to father’s sister in the Chinese culture. See also yeeyee (姨姨) yíyí for reference to mother’s sister (can also use for non-family members).
Roles: We are family. We are listeners. We are teachers. We are drivers. We are cheerleaders. We are shoppers. We are photographers. We are cooks. We are costume designers. We are sitters. We are referees. We are travelers. We are storytellers. We are present and are who you need us to be.
The saying “It takes a village” rings true in many ways. As part of the village, we googoos come together to find new ways to engage and entertain our nieces and nephews through enriching activities and adventures. From storytelling to art to food, we strive to create fun and practical learning experiences that can be applied to their daily lives. We hope you can build a village of googoos too!
About the Book
ABC Dim Sum is a select compilation of our family’s favorite dim sum dishes. Growing up in the Bay Area, we have many memories of trips to Chinese restaurants where dim sum was eaten at every birthday, holiday, gathering and celebration. Whether savory or sweet, vegetarian or meat and seafood, baked or steamed, dim sum offers something for everyone’s tastes! Identify your favorites, grab your cup of tea and be prepared to eat your way through the alphabet with this mini dim sum book.
About the Author
Born and raised in San Francisco, Karen frequented many dim sum tea houses over the years. Her passion for exploring culture and learning through food inspired her to write this book for the next generation (or for anyone who loves food).