{"product_id":"gwei-the-hungry-ghost-9798217002795","title":"Gwei the Hungry Ghost","description":"\u003cb\u003eA picture book about a lonely ghost who learns to share and is finally fulfilled through friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGwei the ghost is absolutely famished, but unlike the other ghosts in the cemetery, he won't eat just \u003ci\u003eanything\u003c\/i\u003e. Luckily, it's Ghost Festival month: the one time a year when ghosts roam the realm of the living. Gwei flutters around the city eating steaming bowls of noodles, hot, hot, HOT chestnuts, and crispy fried fish with chili oil. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet no matter how much Gwei eats, his hunger won't go away. As he searches for the perfect meal, he catches someone following him. It's another hungry little ghost! When he hears her grumbling belly, he reluctantly reaches into his pouch to share. To his surprise, he finally starts to feel full. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith charming Chinese folklore-inspired text by Emeline Lee and warm, glowing illustrations by Basia Tran, \u003ci\u003eGwei the Hungry Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e is a story about how friendship feeds the soul. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures illustrated backmatter with more information on the real Hungry Ghost Festival and more spirits of Chinese mythology!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emeline Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kokila\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.11h x 11.11w x 0.51d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217002795\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmeline Lee is a writer of children's literature. With \u003ci\u003eGwei the Hungry Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e, she celebrates her Chinese heritage and the folklore, traditions, and food of her ancestors. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eBonnie's Rocket\u003c\/i\u003e, a picture book inspired by her grandfather, an Apollo 11 engineer. Emeline's favorite activities include hiking in the woods, eating hot pot, and crocheting cozy things. She lives in the New York metropolitan area. \u003cb\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/b\u003eEmelineLee.com \u003cb\u003eInstagram: \u003c\/b\u003e@EmelineLeeBooks \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBasia Tran is a Polish-Vietnamese illustrator who shares her love of lore and laughter through graphite and pixels\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eShe's illustrated\u003ci\u003e What's That? \u003c\/i\u003eby Karen Chan and\u003ci\u003e You're a Winner, Gracie Wei! \u003c\/i\u003eby Kristen Mei Chase. She lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with her husband Evan, their baby Naomi, and puppy Latke.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/b\u003eBasiaTran.com\u003cb\u003e Instagram: \u003c\/b\u003e@BasiaTran\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Emeline Lee \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47579898773661,"sku":"9798217002795","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_64e694a6-5e3a-4da7-91b5-6bb82b017191.jpg?v=1768898270","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/gwei-the-hungry-ghost-9798217002795","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}