Home in a Lunchbox

2025 Caldecott Honor Book!

Cherry Mo’s stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place.

When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows arehello, thank you,I dont know, andtoilet. Her new school feels foreign and terrifying.

But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite mealslike bao, dumplings, and bok choyshe realizes home isnt so far away after all.

Through lush art and spare dialogue, Cherry Mos breathtakingly beautiful debut picture book reminds readers that friendship and belonging can be found in every bite.