Chopsticks Are : a picture book
By Chloe Ito Ward, Lynn Scurfield (Illustrated by)
2026 • Chronicle Books
Chopsticks are our sous‑chefs in the kitchen. They are shape, texture, and art. They are also remembering, celebration, and good luck. Learn about the countless things these amazing utensils can be in this picture book that makes learning about chopsticks as joyful as using them!
Why do we love chopsticks? Let us count the ways! Chopsticks can be so many things:
A baton for blending, swirling, whirling . . . slender fingers, perfect for picking up cheese puffs and navigating natto . . . a tradition, an offering, a celebration . . . and so much more than we can imagine.
This meaningful and joy-filled picture book celebrates how chopsticks are used by people all over the world. Learn about how chopsticks are used in different cultures and countries, and join in the celebration of this multifaceted utensil.
But what was it that made this man and the cherries he made so special? a young girl wonders as she sits together with her father, enjoying cherries from their backyard. Weaving together cultural memory, historical fact, and her own imagination, the young girl imagines a narrative of Ah Bing that is as larger than life and as sweet as his namesake.
With touching text and lush illustrations, Livia Blackburne and Julia Kuo forge an unforgettable Chinese American folktale that has largely been untold. The backmatter includes a letter from the author and illustrator, as well as a recipe!
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
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