The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round

Written by Wendy Wan-Long Shang · Illustrated by Lorian Tu

Join a family meal filled with food, laughter, and love in a musical twist on a classic tune.

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32 pages· AD360L
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Gather around the table where a family's love is shared through food and song. As rice goes round and round, noodles are slurped, and tofu is squished, this joyful sing-along invites readers to celebrate the warmth of a multigenerational meal. With rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, discover the heartwarming connections that make every meal a feast of laughter and love. Will you join in the melody and find the joy in every bite?

From the publisher

Sing along to this delicious twist on “The Wheels on the Bus” and celebrate the food, laughter, and love of a multigenerational family meal!* “Artfully brings an authentic expression of family love…an utterly charming [twist] to a familiar tune.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review The rice in the pot goes round and round, Round and round, round and round, The rice in the pot goes round and roundAt the table where my family gathers round…At the table where this family gathers, they share food, laughter, and, most of all, love. Readers of all ages are sure to delight in this joyful, expressive sing-along, slurping noodles, squishing tofu, and tapping chopsticks as they sing along to this familiar tune.Rhythmic text from The Great Wall of Lucy Wu author and Asian/Pacific American Library Association Award winner Wendy Wan-Long Shang, and vibrant, playful illustrations from artist Lorian Tu bring this heartwarming, mouth-watering story to life. Informative back matter includes a food glossary and etiquette guidelines that are sure to delight and engage young readers.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD360L
Themes & topics
Books about ChinaBooks about diversityBooks about familyBooks about songsBooks about cooking and food
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.6
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
June 1, 2021
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338621198

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