The Runaway Wok - by Ying Chang Compestine (Hardcover)

Name: The Runaway Wok - by Ying Chang Compestine (Hardcover)
Brand: Dutton Books for Young Readers
SKU: 77263946
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Highlights

When a boy goes to the market to buy food and comes home with an old wok instead, his parents wonder what they'll eat for dinner.
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2013 4th Winner
6-8 Years
9.1" x 11.1" Hardcover
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore

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About the Book

When a boy goes to the market to buy food and comes home with an old wok instead, his parents wonder what they'll eat for dinner. But then the wok rolls out of the poor family's house and returns from the rich man's home with a feast in tow. Full color.

Book Synopsis

When a boy goes to the market to buy food and comes home with an old wok instead, his parents wonder what they'll eat for dinner. But then the wok rolls out of the poor family's house with a skippity-hoppity-ho! and returns from the rich man's home with a feast in tow!

With spirited text and lively illustrations, this story reminds readers about the importance of generosity.

About the Author

Ying Chang Compestine grew up in China. She is the author of cookbooks for adults and children's books that introduce Chinese culture and food, including The Real Story of Stone Soup. She lives with her family in California.
Sebastià Serra lives in Barcelona, Spain.This is his first American picture book.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 11.1 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: .9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 6-8 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore

Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Theme: Country & Ethnic

Format: Hardcover

Author: Ying Chang Compestine

Language: English

Street Date: January 6, 2011

TCIN: 77263946

UPC: 9780525420682

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-2379

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 11.1 inches width x 9.1 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds

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