BOOKS by Ying Chang Compestine

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1	The Runaway Rice Cake more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine, Tungwai Chau (Illustrator) add to wishlist After chasing the special rice cake, Nian Gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded. see all copies from $6.02! new only from $6.02! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine add to wishlist Drawing from her childhood experience, the author brings hope and humor to this fascinating story of a young girl growing up and fighting to survive during the Cultural Revolution in China. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	D Is for Dragon Dance more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine add to wishlist From firecrackers to noodles, from red envelopes to the zodiac, young readers are introduced to the exciting traditions of the Chinese New Year in this accessible and visually stunning homage to the holiday. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
4	The Story of Kites more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine, YongSheng Xuan (Illustrator) add to wishlist This look at how and why kites may have been invented is set in China and tells the story of three brothers who find a unique way to keep birds from destroying their family's harvest. Color illustrations accompany the text--which includes kite-making instructions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
5	Cooking with Green Tea more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine, Martin Yan (Foreword by), Victor Giordano (Photographer) add to wishlist The author of "Fat-Free Chinese Cooking" shows how to capture the healthy benefits of green tea with this collection of 50 tasty recipes. see all copies from $2.78! new only from $9.50! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Story of Paper more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine, YongSheng Xuan (Illustrator) add to wishlist After the Kang brothers get in trouble at school, they devise a way to make paper, making things easier for them and their teacher. see all copies from $2.42! new only from $4.92! \| first editions
7	The Story of Noodles more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine, YongSheng Xuan (Illustrator) add to wishlist The annual cooking contest is coming up. Learn how the creative Kang boys may have invented the first noodle dish and three different techniques for eating them. Then try slurping some yourself with the "long-life noodle" recipe included at the end of this book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.06! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Secrets from a Healthy Asian Kitchen more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine add to wishlist The author divides food into cool and hot (yin and yang) to present recipes for a healthy diet based on six key ingredients. She provides not only the basics of Asian cooking but information on equipment, ingredients, and Asian culture. Recipes include such traditional dishes as Fresh Spring Rolls and Spicy Sesame Sauce, and some western ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $15.85!
9	The Story of Chopsticks more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine, YongSheng Xuan (Illustrator) add to wishlist Poor Kùai Kang! The youngest in his family, he never gets enough to eat. Then one day he comes up with a brilliant plan: He will use sticks to grab the food when it's still too hot to touch. Before long, his brother and entire family are eating with sticks. Soon comes a big wedding the whole family will attend. Along with many gifts, the boys ... see all copies from $3.15! new only from $55.05! \| first editions
10	The Real Story of Stone Soup more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine, Stephane Jorisch (Illustrator) add to wishlist A stingy fisherman always makes his three young helpers do all his work. One day he scolds the alazy boysa for forgetting to provide lunch. aDonat worry,a they say. aWe can make stone soup.a The boys dig a hole and fill it with water and aflavoreda stones. They trick the fisherman into making bowls and chopsticks, and fetching salt and sesame oil. ... see all copies from $5.81! new only from $6.80! \| SVS
11 view cover	A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine, Coleman Polhemus (Illustrator) add to wishlist According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories, Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in ... see all copies from $7.95! new only from $8.44! \| SVS
12 view cover	Boy Dumplings more books like this by Ying Chang Compestine, James Yamasaki (Illustrator) add to wishlist Begin with one hungry ghost. Add a plump, delicious-looking boy. Sprinkle in some Chinese folklore and a healthy dash of humor. Now readers can sink their teeth into an exciting story about a ghost eager for his next meal--and a boy who must think fast if he doesn't want to get turned into dumplings. Full color. see all copies from $8.74! new only from $12.69! \| SVS

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