One day the dog fairy arrives to grant Noodle a wish: "What size and shape do you want to be?" Noodle asks all the animals at the zoo what he should wish for, only to discover he might just be perfect - exactly the way he is. Originally published in 1937, Noodle is a classic with a quiet wisdom that continues to hold true today. "Readers young and old will flock to the classic tale of the lovable Dachshund." - Publishers Weekly
An alphabetical collection of noodle dishes from 19 countries around the globe, complete with vibrant illustrations, tasty descriptions, country of origin, and name in each native language. "Celebrating the versatility, popularity, and ubiquity of noodles, this board book gives hungry readers a delicious tour of pasta dishes from a variety of cultures and countries." —Kirkus Reviews Here’s an alphabet book to set your taste buds aflame. Noodles are a universally loved food, from Ash Reshteh in Iran to Zaru Soba in Japan. In this board book shaped to mimic bowls, readers will discover 26 different varieties as they eat their way through the alphabet. Who knew noodles could be served so many ways: long and short, hot and cold, spicy and sweet, in broth and baked, paired with vegetables, meat and fish. Noodles, Please! provides a culinary tour of the world, highlighting cuisines from over a dozen different countries. With each new letter, a new dish is introduced identifying its country of origin and name written in both English and the country’s native language. Whether learning about Tallarines Verdes for the first time, or a Naengmyeon aficionado, readers young and old are sure to slurp this one right up.
A food writer travels the Silk Road, immersing herself in a moveable feast of foods and cultures and discovering some surprising truths about commitment, independence, and love. As a newlywed traveling in Italy, Jen Lin-Liu was struck by culinary echoes of the delicacies she ate and cooked back in China, where she’d lived for more than a decade. Who really invented the noodle? she wondered, like many before her. But also: How had food and culture moved along the Silk Road, the ancient trade route linking Asia to Europe—and what could still be felt of those long-ago migrations? With her new husband’s blessing, she set out to discover the connections, both historical and personal, eating a path through western China and on into Central Asia, Iran, Turkey, and across the Mediterranean. The journey takes Lin-Liu into the private kitchens where the headscarves come off and women not only knead and simmer but also confess and confide. The thin rounds of dough stuffed with meat that are dumplings in Beijing evolve into manti in Turkey—their tiny size the measure of a bride’s worth—and end as tortellini in Italy. And as she stirs and samples, listening to the women talk about their lives and longings, Lin-Liu gains a new appreciation of her own marriage, learning to savor the sweetness of love freely chosen.
Colorful board book featuring smiling happy baby faces eating a multitude of noodles from Hawaii's multiethnic society. Babies will be drawn to the engaging illustrations and parents will giggle in recognition as the noodles end up in baby's hair, baby's lap, and on the floor more often than in baby's mouth. Great way to introduce all the different types ethnic foods Hawaii has to offer.
Busy, inquisitive and cute as a button, Noodle just loves to have fun. A series of sturdy interactive board books with irresistible touch and feel elements on each spread.
Busy, inquisitive and cute as a button, Noodle just loves to have fun. A series of sturdy interactive board books with irresistible touch and feel elements on each spread.
Kangaroos have enacted many laws that discriminate against other animals but when they make it illegal for elephants to eat noodles, pasta-loving Noodlephant and her friends invent a machine to fight back.
Noodles!!! It's her favorite food. In fact, it's all she'll eat! But an upcoming visit from Grandpa could change things. Worried that she may be forced to eat something besides her beloved noodles, the "Queen" has a plan!