FICTION

The Dinner That Cooked Itself

by J.C. HSYU
illus. by Kenard Pak. 32p. Flying Eye Books. 2014. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781909263413.
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Gr 1–3—Hsyu and Pak have revived a Chinese folktale, keeping the flavor of ancient China while making the story appealing to a modern audience. The mixed-media illustrations are done in the style of traditional Chinese art and include Chinese characters for several key words. The well-written story offers a familiar lesson on the value of hard work and thoughtfulness. The idea of finding a match based on birth year and name may be unusual to readers but will offer a starting point for talking about Chinese culture.
VERDICT A solid choice for multicultural folktale collections.
Reviewed by Laura Stanfield, Campbell County Public Library, Ft. Thomas, KY , Feb 01, 2015

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