Join the animals of the zodiac as they make noodles for a party in this festive book from an award-winning author and food editor. It’s almost time for the party! One-by-one all the animals of the zodiac go up the hill, each one carrying an ingredient. Horse trots up the hill with a big wok. Goat strolls up the hill with wild onions. Except for snake, that is. It’s his birthday! All of his friends have prepared long noodles to celebrate his long and happy life. Simple text is paired with delightful, friendly art in this joyous look at the Chinese tradition of preparing long noodles to celebrate birthdays, the New Year, and other festive occasions. A kid-friendly recipe for how to make Dragon Beard Noodles, a dish popular in Northern China, is included as well as a note on the Chinese Zodiac.
Ying Compestine Book order (chronological)
This author delves into the richness of Chinese cuisine and culture, sharing her profound knowledge through her works. Her writing draws from personal experience, offering readers a taste of traditions and flavors. She explores the celebration of culinary heritage across various genres. Her work resonates with authenticity and a passion for sharing the treasures of her homeland.
The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A supremely stylish retelling of The Emperor's New Clothes in which a boy ruler outwits his ministers to save his people. Inspired by the author growing up hungry during the Cultural Revolution. The Sunday Times Culture In Ying Chang Compestine's The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes, a resourceful boy emperor takes on his swindling advisers, causing them to parade in rice sacks as he wins back his wealth to feed and clothe the poor. This is an appealing twist on a well-loved tale, brought vividly to life by David Roberts's apple- cheeked, expressive illustrations. The Guardian Beautifully illustrated by David Roberts, this brings fresh light on an old tale. Parents in Touch The excellence of it's production and the ingenuity of the story's young hero both conspire and to give this picture book considerable child appeal. Carousel