{"product_id":"chinese-menu","title":"Chinese Menu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewbery and Caldecott honoree and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestseller!\u003cbr\u003e An ALA Notable Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BookPage Best Book of the Year!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of 2023!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world?  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based in real history and folklore—are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous  places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. \u003ci\u003eChinese Menu\u003c\/i\u003e makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Don't miss: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhere the Mountain Meets the Moon\u003cbr\u003e Starry River of the Sky\u003cbr\u003e When the Sea Turned to Silver \u003cbr\u003e The Year of the Dog\u003cbr\u003e The Year of the Rat\u003cbr\u003e Dumpling Days\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57418134225278,"sku":"NW9780316486002","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780316486002.jpg?v=1778832569","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/chinese-menu","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}