Ying Chang Compestine Boy Dumplings

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A hungry ghost in old Beijing meets his match in a crafty boy. The bilingual Chinese translation is ideal for language schools and immersion programs. Recipe for a Delicious Story:1. Begin with one hungry ghost. 2. Add a tasty looking boy. 3. Mix them for an outrageous result!Long ago in China, a ghost can't wait to sink his teeth into his next meal - a plump boy! The child will need to think fast if he doesn't want to turn into a midnight snack. What will happen when the boy convinces the ghost to make the mouthwatering "Boy Dumplings" recipe?This hilarious tale is redesigned, featuring revised illustrations and a new bilingual simplified Chinese translation. Inspired by her son who enjoyed making dumplings, author Compestine adds a clever young protagonist who can befuddle any spirit! Plus Yamasaki's colorful art mines comedy from seemingly scary circumstances. Every fall, the Ghosts Festival is like the Chinese Halloween: people leave offerings of food at night for hungry ghosts. Boy Dumplings plays with this cultural tradition and adds a humorous twist. "Exciting storytelling and Chinese culinary traditions create a delicious book for young readers" - San Francisco Chronicle