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The perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story!

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling 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.

A New York Times bestseller!
An ALA Notable Book
A BookPage Best Book of the Year!
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023!

From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.

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? 

Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these

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      Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
      Publication Date: 07/09/2023
      ISBN13: 9780316486002, 978-0316486002
      ISBN10: 316486000
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story!

      Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling 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.

      A       New York Times bestseller!
      An ALA Notable Book
      A BookPage Best Book of the Year!
      A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023!

      From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.

      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? 

      Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these

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