Amazing Chinese Inventions Books

The Story of Chopsticks
The Story of Kites
The Story of Chopsticks
The Story of Chopsticks
The Story of Kites
picture • 40 Pages
The Story of Chopsticks
Book #1

The Story of Chopsticks

Written by Ying Chang Compestine & illustrated by Yongsheng Xuan
3 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
Apr 5, 2016
Publication date
Hardcover
$15.95
$14.98

Summary

Enjoy the first adventure in this colorful series of how the Kang brothers discovered some of China’s most amazing inventions! Poor Kùai! The youngest boy in the Kang family never gets enough to eat. One day he comes up with a brilliant plan: he will use sticks to grab the food when it’s too hot to touch. What will his family think? Then comes a big wedding the entire village will attend… with a delicious feast to mark the occasion. Along with presents, Kùai sneaks in his sticks. Now will Kùai be in the biggest trouble of his life?

Amazing Chinese Inventions Series

Published from 2016 - 2017
2 books
picture • 40 Pages
The Story of Chopsticks
Hardcover
$15.95$14.98
picture • 40 Pages
The Story of Kites
Hardcover
$15.95$14.98

The Creatives Behind the Books

    Author
    Ying Chang Compestine

    “Ying has authored over 20 books of multiple genres. Her keen interest in cuisine has led her to weave food into her writing — from cookbooks, novels, to picture books for young readers. She is passionate about showcasing Chinese history and culture, as well as promoting the importance of healthy eating and living. Her novel Revolution is Not a Dinner Party, based on her life growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, has won numerous awards globally and has been selected as required reading in schools around the world. Several of her works are currently being optioned for movie adaptations, television series, and video games. Ying has been featured on numerous national television programs and is regularly profiled in prestigious news media agencies, such as The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Huffington Post in addition to being named one of the “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading” by the Author’s Show.”

    Illustrator
    Yongsheng Xuan

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