Little Tiger has acquired picture book Yum Yum Dum Sum from Felicity Yeoh, illustrated by Jasper Shaw, a magical and inspiring celebration of family, belonging and Chinese culture.
Commissioning Editor Perry Emerson acquired world rights, all languages, for the text from Hannah Sheppard at Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency. Illustration rights were acquired directly from the illustrator.
When Little Shu arrives for a dim sum lunch with all her relatives, it’s a bit overwhelming! How will she fit into her busy, bustling family? But when her aunt whisks her away on a fantastical adventure, Little Shu makes a host of new friends who help her find her place.
Perry Emerson said:
We are incredibly proud to be publishing Yum Yum Dim Sum on the Little Tiger list. This is a sumptuous book overflowing with warmth, laughter and adventure in which Felicity Yeoh weaves together themes of food, culture and family to tell the story of a little girl finding her place and celebrating her Chinese heritage. We were delighted to pair Felicity’s powerful story with illustrator Jasper Shaw, whose exquisite artwork transports readers into a magical world and captures the deliciousness of dim sum on every page. It truly is a book to touch the heart.
Felicity Yeoh said:
My family’s favourite thing is going out for dim sum with friends and visiting relatives, for special occasions or just ordinary weekends, so it’s a delight to invite readers across the world to join us. Yum Yum Dim Sum started off as a rhyme to help my children remember the names of their favourite dishes, but thanks to Perry and the brilliant team at Little Tiger, it became a magical adventure and a celebration of family and identity, brought to fantastical life by Jasper’s heartwarming and mouthwatering illustrations. Dim sum means “to touch the heart”, and working on this book has brought such joy to mine. And dim sum is for sharing – I can’t wait to share this story with everyone!
Jasper Shaw said:
Creating the world of Yum Yum Dim Sum has been a magical journey of discovery. As an illustrator, I have always been passionate about translating the rich, vibrant heritage of Chinese culture into a modern visual language. Collaborating with the Little Tiger team to bring this vision to life was an incredible experience, and I’m so proud of how this book captures that warmth and joy.
Little Tiger will publish Yum Yum Dim Sum in January 2027.
Felicity Yeoh loves reading out loud, singing and playing the piano. She has acted in the Cambridge Footlights, volunteered as a classroom reader and was a Foyle Young Poet of the Year. Nowadays she works in the City, teaches Sunday school, makes up stories and knits for her three small children, nephews, nieces and godchildren.
Instagram: @lemonfizzbooks
Jasper Shaw is a freelance illustrator specialising in Chinese ink art and narrative-driven imagery. He has worked with major publishers and game companies for decades. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music, cycling, tea tasting, and traveling around different places.
Instagram: @jasper_shaw_