{"product_id":"chinese-menu-the-history-myths-and-legends-behind-your-favorite-foods-9780316486002","title":"Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food--and an even better story!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewbery and Caldecott honoree and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestseller! \u003cbr\u003e An ALA Notable Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BookPage Best Book of the Year!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of 2023!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods. \u003cp\u003e 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eChinese Menu\u003c\/i\u003e makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food--and an even better story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Don't miss: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhere the Mountain Meets the Moon \u003cbr\u003e Starry River of the Sky \u003cbr\u003e When the Sea Turned to Silver \u003cbr\u003e The Year of the Dog \u003cbr\u003e The Year of the Rat \u003cbr\u003e Dumpling Days\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Grace Lin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 8.80w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316486002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e523002 \/ Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2023 pg. 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2023 pg. 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/31\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2024 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of Starry River of the Sky, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, Dumpling Days, and Ling \u0026amp;amp Ting, as well as picture books such as The Ugly Vegetables and Dim Sum for Everyone! Grace is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Massachusetts. Her website is www.gracelin.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Grace Lin \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47283784941725,"sku":"9780316486002","price":42.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_2486cfeb-ba90-42ff-a6bf-b2ac1661c231.jpg?v=1759973080","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/chinese-menu-the-history-myths-and-legends-behind-your-favorite-foods-9780316486002","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}