Noodles on a Bicycle

Written by Kyo Maclear · Illustrated by Gracey Zhang

Witness the daring dance of Tokyo's noodle deliverers as they navigate bustling streets with grace and skill.

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40 pages· 669 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD670L

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Bookroo's summary

In bustling Tokyo, bicycle deliverymen balance steaming noodles as they weave through crowded streets. Children watch in awe, dreaming of joining their acrobatic ranks. Will they master the art of demae?

From the publisher

A vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo’s bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets. A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK - A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book - A BOOKPAGE, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND HORN BOOK BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR When the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal and wheel. It’s the demae– delivery men– setting off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city. They are acrobats: whizzing past other bicycles, soaring around curves, avoiding the black smoke of motorcycles. When the children see them, they want to be them. And so they practice with bowls of wobbling water stacked on trays. The day passes, and, finally, exhausted, the demae return home, to their families, and, yes, to steaming bowls of noodles. This beautifully crafted, visually exciting story by a powerhouse author and illustrator team is sure to be adored by food lovers, young and old.