Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written fullcolor book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.Do you know the stories behind delectable disheslike the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a villages frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world?Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these talesbased in real history and folkloreare filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to faroff 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.Awardwinning 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. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good foodand an even better story.

Binding: Hardback;288 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: YNM; Weight: 1404 g; Dimensions: 224 x 262 x 26

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