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Apple Pie Fourth of July - by Janet S Wong (Paperback)

Apple Pie Fourth of July - by  Janet S Wong (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Shocked that her parents are cooking Chinese food to sell in the family store on an all-American holiday, a feisty Chinese-American girl tries to tell her parents how things really are. But as the fireworks light the sky, she learns a surprising lesson. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Shocked that her parents are cooking Chinese food to sell in the family store on an all-American holiday, a feisty Chinese American girl tries to tell her mother and father how things <i>really</i> are. But as the parade passes by and fireworks light the sky, <i>she</i> learns a surprising lesson. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Explores the child's experience of straddling two cultures--and serves up an ending as satisfying as sweet-and-sour pork and a crusty dessert.--<i>The Washington Post</i> <p/>Vibrant, colorful . . . [An] excellent read-aloud.--<i>Booklist</i> (starred review)<br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>JANET S. WONG</b> has written many award-winning books for young readers, including two others illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine. She lives in Hopewell, New Jersey. <p/><b>MARGARET CHODOS-IRVINE</b>' is the illustrator of several highly praised children's books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning <i>Ella Sarah Gets Dressed</i>, which she also wrote. She lives in Seattle, Washington.<br>

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