The Runaway Wok: A Chinese New Year Tale - Hardcover
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by Ying Chang Compestine (Author), Sebastia Serra (Illustrator)
When a boy goes to the market to buy food and comes home with an old wok instead, his parents wonder what they'll eat for dinner. But then the wok rolls out of the poor family's house with a skippity-hoppity-ho and returns from the rich man's home with a feast in tow
With spirited text and lively illustrations, this story reminds readers about the importance of generosity.Author Biography
Ying Chang Compestine grew up in China. She is the author of cookbooks for adults and children's books that introduce Chinese culture and food, including The Real Story of Stone Soup. She lives with her family in California.
Sebastià Serra lives in Barcelona, Spain.This is his first American picture book.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.1 x 11.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 06, 2011
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (2013)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Runaway Wok: A Chinese New Year Tale
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5