{"product_id":"chinese-menu-grace-lin-9781668638811","title":"Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods","description":"\u003cp\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 From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods. \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Grace Lin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1668638819\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668638811\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.66h x 5.85w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production - Honor Book","brand":"Grace Lin","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":44227616571647,"sku":"9781668638811","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_75b206b9-d4cf-4dd0-a260-296810a7d3a4.jpg?v=1692809698","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chinese-menu-grace-lin-9781668638811","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}