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Boy Dumplings

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Boy Dumplings Synopsis

A hungry ghost in old Beijing meets his match in a crafty boy. The bilingual Chinese translation is ideal for language schools and immersion programs. Recipe for a Delicious Story:1.

Begin with one hungry ghost. 2. Add a tasty looking boy. 3. Mix them for an outrageous result!Long ago in China, a ghost can't wait to sink his teeth into his next meal - a plump boy!

The child will need to think fast if he doesn't want to turn into a midnight snack. What will happen when the boy convinces the ghost to make the mouthwatering "e;Boy Dumplings"e; recipe?This hilarious tale is redesigned, featuring revised illustrations and a new bilingual simplified Chinese translation. Inspired by her son who enjoyed making dumplings, author Compestine adds a clever young protagonist who can befuddle any spirit!

Plus Yamasaki's colorful art mines comedy from seemingly scary circumstances. Every fall, the Ghosts Festival is like the Chinese Halloween:

  • people leave offerings of food at night for hungry ghosts. Boy Dumplings plays with this cultural tradition and adds a humorous twist. "e
  • Exciting storytelling and Chinese culinary traditions create a delicious book for young readers"e
  • - San Francisco Chronicle

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ISBN: 9781597021289
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Author: Compestine, Ying Chang
Publisher: Immedium
Format: Ebook

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