by Janet S. Wong (Author), Margaret Chodos-Irvine (Illustrator)
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 really are. But as the parade passes by and fireworks light the sky, she learns a surprising lesson.
Author Biography
JANET S. WONG has written many award-winning books for young readers, including two others illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine. She lives in Hopewell, New Jersey.
MARGARET CHODOS-IRVINE' is the illustrator of several highly praised children's books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning Ella Sarah Gets Dressed, which she also wrote. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.14 x 11.02 x 8.46 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 01, 2006
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Apple Pie 4th of July
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5