{"product_id":"luli-and-the-language-of-tea-hardcover","title":"Luli and the Language of Tea - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Wang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHyewon Yum\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThough they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet. Luli can't speak English, neither can anyone else. That's when she has a brilliant idea to host a tea party and bring them all together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLuli removes her teapot, thermos, and teacups from her bag and calls out \"\u003ci\u003eChá!\u003c\/i\u003e\" in her native Chinese. One by one, her classmates pipe up in recognition: in Russian, Hindi, Turkish, Persian, Arabic, and Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili. Tea is a tasty language they all know well, and it gives them a chance to share and enjoy each other's company. When all the tea is gone and it's time for dessert, Luli gets to use her favorite English word, cookie! After that, the playroom isn't so quiet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInformed by her own experience as the child of Chinese immigrant parents, Andrea Wang makes the point that when you're looking to communicate with people, you look for a common bond. The word for \"tea\" is similar in many languages, and tea becomes the unifying metaphor that brings a diverse group of children together. Additional material at the back of the book explores the rich and ancient history of tea drinking across cultures all around the world and contains maps, statistics, and fascinating details that will delight young readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Wang\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of Watercress, illustrated by Jason Chin, which Kirkus called \"Understated, deep, and heart rending\" in a starred review. She is also the author of The\u003ci\u003e Nian Monster\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMagic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the forthcoming middle-grade novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Many Meanings of Meilan\u003c\/i\u003e. Andrea holds an M.S. in Environmental Science and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing for Young People. She lives in Colorado with her family.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHyewon Yum \u003c\/b\u003eis the author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including\u003ci\u003e Not Little, \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Maya Myers (Neal Porter Books, 2021). Other books include \u003ci\u003eThis Is Our House\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Twins' Blanket\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThere Are No Scary Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLast Night\u003c\/i\u003e. Her book \u003ci\u003eMom, It's My First Day of Kindergarten!\u003c\/i\u003e received the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9.61 x 9.53 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759445606688,"sku":"9780823446148","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8d5592302f6814834e165036c8608fd1.webp?v=1780152890","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/luli-and-the-language-of-tea-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}