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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.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Little Brown & Company
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
Author
Grace Lin
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Cooking & Food, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology, People & Places / United States / Asian American
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
288 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10.3in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
8.9in
Item Weight
45.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Tx360.C6l56 2023
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Reviews
Not to be missed, grab your chopsticks, some oolong tea, and dive into this culinary treasure trove. -- SLJ, starred
Lccn
2022-039636
Dewey Decimal
641.5951
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23/Eng/20220922
Illustrated
Yes

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