The Story of Chopsticks: Amazing Chinese Inventions
The Story of Chopsticks: Amazing Chinese Inventions
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The Story of Chopsticks: Amazing Chinese Inventions

Illustrated by Yongsheng Xuan
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3 - 8
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40
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Apr 5, 2016
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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?

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781597021203
    Publication Date
    April 5, 2016
    Publisher
    Immedium
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2015028799

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