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The Story of Chopsticks

Product #:  0823415260
Description:  Nobody knows how eating with chop sticks began, but this tale of hungry young Kłai gives a possible suggestion. Long ago, when Chinese people ate with their hands, Kłai found his food too hot to eat right away. But if he waited, his older brothers ate most of it up. His bright idea of handling it with two twigs so he can have his share is soon adopted by the family and introduced at a wedding banquet. Shocked at first, others begin to use the "quick sticks" as well. Xuan's illustrations were created with cut paper in classic Chinese style, producing thick black outlines that are then colored. The effect is exotic and decorative, particularly in scenes where the swirling ribbons of steam from the food are accentuated. Costumes and architecture are reminiscent of Chinese paintings. There are notes about the history and use of chopsticks and a recipe for rice pudding. Reviewer:Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz
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