Ten Blocks to the Big Wok

Name: Ten Blocks to the Big Wok
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702266072
Price: 30.0 NZD
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A Mandarin Counting Book

By Ying-Hwa Hu

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Summary

Ten Blocks to the Big Wok by Ying-Hwa Hu is a delightful children's book that takes readers on a captivating journey through a vibrant Chinatown. As the protagonist strolls through ten city blocks, they are treated to various cultural sights, sounds, and smells, offering an engaging exploration of this multicultural neighbourhood while teaching simple counting along the way.
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Ten Blocks to the Big Wok

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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're interested in exploring engaging stories that introduce young readers to cultural themes with vibrant illustrations. It creatively captures the journey of a young child as they count their way through a bustling neighbourhood, making it a fun and educational read for any child.

Description

Learn to count from one to ten in Mandarin on this joyful journey through Chinatown.

It's ten blocks to the Big Wok, Mia and Uncle Eddie's favourite restaurant. On the walk there, Mia counts all the interesting things she sees - one giant panda, two lion statues, three toy turtles. But how many dumplings will she get for Grandmama?

Learn to count from one to ten in Mandarin on this joyful journey through Chinatown.

Ten Blocks to the Big Wok is a delightful exploration of a vibrant culture, filled with fun and learning.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ten Blocks to the Big Wok by Ying-Hwa Hu receives praise for its engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, which capture the essence of a bustling city adventure. Readers appreciate how it introduces young audiences to diverse cultural elements, all while maintaining an educational yet entertaining narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702266072

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 426g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Ying-Hwa Hu has been illustrating books featuring children of many cultures for more than three decades. With her husband, Cornelius Van Wright, she created the art for numerous classic picture books, including Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith, Princess Grace by Mary Hoffman, and Sam and the Lucky Money by Karen Chinn. This is her ?rst book as a solo author and illustrator. Ying-Hwa's favourite dim sum dish is chive dumplings, which she gets in the Chinatown of New York City, where she lives. You can learn more about her and ?nd fun Chinese-language activities at yinghwahu.com.