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9781879965195
Back by popular demand! Our first story returns to celebrate our 10th Anniversary! Charlie loves char siu bao (Chinese barbecued pork buns) and eats them everyday. He brings it to school for lunch daily but the other children think char siu bao is awful. His friends encourage him to try more "normal" lunches. What should Charlie do? This Asian American classic looks at peer pressure to conform vesus cultural pride. In Char Siu Bao Boy, the age-old tension between conformity and individuality gets a new twist. This warm and gentle story is a celebration of the multicultural world in which we live. Its simple message reminds us not only to take pride in and share our cultural heritage, but also of the value and satisfaction in enjoying and admiring the cultural heritage of others. Includes Grandmother's char siu bao recipe! 32 pages hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations. For ages 4-8/grades pre K through 3.Sandra S. Yamate is the author of 'Char Siu Bao Boy', published 2000 under ISBN 9781879965195 and ISBN 1879965194.
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