{"product_id":"boys-dont-fry-hardcover","title":"Boys Don't Fry - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKimberly Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCharlene Chua\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJin wishes his family would ask him to help prepare the Lunar New Year feast. But boys, or Babas, never get asked--only Nyonyas, the girls.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's the eve of Lunar New Year, and Jin can't wait for the big family reunion dinner. He loves the aromas and the bubbly chatter coming from the kitchen. His grandmother, Mamah, is cooking up a storm! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs his aunties dice, slice, and chop, there's nothing Jin wants more than to learn about the history of his family's cooking and to lend them a helping hand. After all, no one else can tell the difference between ginger and galangal as well as he can! But his aunties shoo him away, claiming he'll just get bored or be in the way. Luckily, Mamah steps in and asks Jin to help her prepare their special meal. Soon, Jin is squeezing, slicing, and stirring, too! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis loving picture book about a young Malaysian boy who defies gender expectations will make hearts warm and stomachs hungry. With beautifully vibrant illustrations of a traditional nyonya kitchen, \u003ci\u003eBoys Don't Fry \u003c\/i\u003eis a heartfelt celebration of family, culture, and traditions--both old and new.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKimberly Lee\u003c\/b\u003e is a lawyer, Managing Editor of parenting platform, makchic, the author of \u003ci\u003eBoys Don't Fry\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Charlene Chua, and the co-author of \u003ci\u003eWhat if?\u003c\/i\u003e. Her love of cooking good food is superseded only by her love of eating it. She lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with her husband and their two young sons. Find her online on her website or on Instagram and Twitter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlene Chua\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/they) is the illustrator of several picture books, including \u003ci\u003ePinkie Promises\u003c\/i\u003e by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and LAMBDA nominated book \u003ci\u003eLove, Violet \u003c\/i\u003eby Charlotte Sullivan Wild. She is also the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHug?\u003c\/i\u003e When they are not making art, they enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with their cats. Charlene now lives with her husband (and cats!) in Hamilton, Ontario.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.6 x 11.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764340654368,"sku":"9780374389857","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/20841bee4ac301e8dbc2c0090be88a2e.webp?v=1780247488","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/boys-dont-fry-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}