Monkey's Sweet Surprise

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A Lunar New Year Mix-Up

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

219 kr

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A delightful Lunar New Year adventure inspired by the Vietnamese, Gurung, and Malay zodiac traditions-filled with friendship, teamwork, and delicious desserts!Monkey's Sweet Surprise: A Lunar New Year Mix-Up whisks young readers away to the Jade Empress's grand banquet, where a charming cast of zodiac animals-including Mouse Deer (from the Malay zodiac) and Cat (from the Vietnamese Zodiac)-prepare their finest festive dishes. Determined to redeem himself after last year's kooky catastrophe, Monkey sets out to make the Empress's favorite dessert: pineapple tarts. But along the way, he discovers that the sweetest surprises come from helping friends and working together.Set in a whimsical world inspired by these rich zodiac traditions, this beautifully illustrated picture book blends Southeast Asian cultural heritage, imaginative storytelling, and a deep love of food. Perfect for ages 48, it celebrates the spirit of Lunar New Year while sharing timeless lessons in friendship, teamwork, and forgiveness.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-12-30
Mått279 x 215 x 9 mm
Vikt386 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieTales from the Zodiac Kitchen
Antal sidor40
FörlagPicnic Heist Publishing
IllustratörLui, Bonnie
ISBN9798992271843

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Patricia (Pat) Tanumihardja grew up a third culture kid, forever curious about the world around her and her place in it. Born in Jakarta and raised in Singapore, her Indonesian Chinese parents encouraged her appetites for both delicious foods and good books. As a writer, Pat's work explores food, culture, and self. Her fun, heartwarming stories often echo her lived experiences buoyed by universal themes. Her debut children's book Ramen for Everyone was a JLG Gold Selection, and was soon followed by Jimmy's Shoes and The Sugar Plum Bakers. Today, Pat writes both children's books and cookbooks from her home in Northern Virginia where she lives with her husband and son. Don't be shy to hit her up for some favorite recipes!Bonnie Lui is an illustrator and storyteller whose work spans books, games, and television. She is always looking for ways to create fun in all forms of media for everyone to enjoy. Her debut picture book, ABC of Feelings, showcases her ability to connect with young readers through engaging illustrations. In addition to her publishing work, Bonnie has contributed as a background painter for studios such as DreamWorks and Warner Bros. Animation, with credits including Tiny Toons Looniversity. Beyond her professional endeavors, she enjoys playing the ukulele and piano, and is an avid cat enthusiast. Bonnie resides in Los Angeles, California.