It's that time of year again, when both the USA and Canada commemorate the cultures and contributions of their Asian citizenry. Hooray!
We have 5 new Asian themed stories to share with you this season. We've reprinted children's books authored by Ying Chang Compestine and have redesigned them with new bilingual translations in simplified Chinese.
1)
Boy Dumplings: A Tasty Chinese Tale
- illustrated by James Yamasaki
Set in old Beijing, this fun-filled romp follows the travails of a hungry ghost. Perchance he stumbles upon a boy who looks good enough to eat! However, the clever child convinces the ghost to delay his easy meal and instead make the more delicious (but more complicated) recipe of "boy dumplings."
2) then there are 4 stories in our series
Amazing Chinese Inventions
- illustrated by YongSheng Xuan
The three Kang brothers, Ting, Pan, and Kùai, always seem to get themselves in a pickle. But using their wits and resources, they produce some of the world's greatest creations!
"Xuan’s colourful illustrations with their thick, bold outlines are eye-catching"
- CM magazine
a)
The Story of Chopsticks
The youngest child, Kùai never got enough to eat. Maybe he can he grab food right off the over, when it is too hot for others to touch...but how? Soon the entire Kang family is eating with sticks. But should the boys bring them to a big wedding banquet?
b)
The Story of Noodles
It's time for Mama Kang to win the annual cooking contest. But when she leaves her three sons to oversee making her dumpling wrappers, look out!
Boiled strips of dough end up everywhere! Hmmm, but they do taste good. With no time to waste, the Kangs submit a new dish to the judges.
What will everyone think about their entry of... noodles?
c)
The Story of Kites
Protecting the rice during the harvest is a full-time job! Whew! Shooing hungry birds from their fields never stops. Ting, Pan, and Kùai wonder if there is a better way.
Perhaps they can figure out a way to fly in the sky and beat these birds at their own game. They do have some materials handy.
Ouch! Flying themselves may be out of the question. But maybe they can launch something else!
d)
The Story of Paper
These Kang boys need to pay more attention at school! So their teacher writes messages on their hands to show their parents. How embarassing!
If only their teacher could write on something else.
The brothers brainstorm and come up with an idea that may result in what becomes an indispensable school supply!
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Enjoy these tall tales and another month of celebrating Asian themes and adventures!
