A book about embracing differences. Max, a Vietnamese-American boy, is finally turning 8 years old! His mom made him his favorite food to take to school, bánh xèo (BUN say-oh). Max is excited to tell his classmates all about his lunch, but that all changes when they make fun of his food. How will Max react to his classmates' mean comments? How will Max feel about his culture and identity after being teased?