{"product_id":"chinese-menu-by-grace-lin-9780316486002","title":"Chinese Menu","description":"\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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDo 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?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSeparated 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-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.","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48053210873908,"sku":"9780316486002","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6195\/0516\/files\/9780316486002-chinese-menu.jpg?v=1784648852","url":"https:\/\/toyhero.co.nz\/products\/chinese-menu-by-grace-lin-9780316486002","provider":"Toy Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}