The Story of Chopsticks Format: Hardcover

"Like the hues in a stained glass window, [the illustrations] look brilliant...this well-designed book will please children in the primary grades." ALA BooklistThis series, recounting how the creative Kang brothers discovered four of China's famed inventions, is redesigned to feature new bilingual simplified Chinese translations.Wanting more to eat, Kùai is inspired to use sticks to grab food quickly while it's too hot for Ting and Pan. When his family attends a wedding banquet, Kùai brings his chopsticks... to everyone's great surprise!Compestine’s charming tale deserves a place in the multicultural curriculum. Xuan’s richly colored traditional Chinese cut paper illustrations lend authenticity." - Kirkus Reviews