{"product_id":"9780316486002","title":"Chinese Menu","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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","brand":"Grace Lin","offers":[{"title":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |  Hardback  |  2023-09-12","offer_id":44229862588671,"sku":"9780316486002","price":30.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_04d13f8f-8441-4a76-8e19-ee6352139c3f.jpg?v=1692985692","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780316486002","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}