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- ISBN
- 9780316486002
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10
0316486000
ISBN-13
9780316486002
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25058351178
Product Key Features
Book Title
Chinese Menu : the History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
Cooking & Food, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology, People & Places / United States / Asian American
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
45.9 Oz
Item Length
10.4 in
Item Width
8.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2022-039636
Reviews
Not to be missed, grab your chopsticks, some oolong tea, and dive into this culinary treasure trove. -- SLJ, starred
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20220922
Grade From
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
641.5951
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
The perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food--and an even better story! Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. A New York Times bestseller! An ALA Notable Book A BookPage Best Book of the Year! A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023! From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods. Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes--like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village's frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world? Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales--based in real history and folklore--are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food--and an even better story. Don't miss: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Starry River of the Sky When the Sea Turned to Silver The Year of the Dog The Year of the Rat Dumpling Days, Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes-like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village's frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world?Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales-based in real history and folklore-are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American.Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food-and an even better story.
LC Classification Number
TX360.C6L56 2023
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- Apr 24, 2025
wonderful book. fantastic illustrations...
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