Description
On this charming story about celebrating variations a Chinese language-American woman needs for a backyard of vivid flowers as a substitute of 1 filled with bumpy, ugly, greens.
The neighbors’ gardens look a lot prettier and a lot extra inviting to the younger gardener than the backyard of “black-purple-green vines, fuzzy wrinkled leaves, prickly stems, and some little yellow flowers” that she and her mom develop. Nonetheless, mom assures her that “these are higher than flowers.” Come harvest time, everybody agrees as these ugly Chinese language greens change into the tastiest, most fragrant soup they’ve ever recognized. Because the neighborhood comes collectively to share flowers and ugly vegetable soup, the younger gardener learns that no matter appearances, the whole lot has its personal magnificence and objective.
THE UGLY VEGETABLES springs forth with the intense and cheerful colours of blooming flowers and lumpy greens. Grace Lin’s playful illustrations pour forth with considerable treasures. Full with a information to the Chinese language pronunciation of the greens and the recipe for ugly vegetable soup!
Writer : Charlesbridge; 1st version (July 1, 2001)
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1570914915
ISBN-13 : 978-1570914911
Studying age : 3 – 7 years, from clients
Lexile measure : 390L
Grade stage : Preschool – 3
Merchandise Weight : 4.8 ounces
Dimensions : 10.1 x 0.12 x 8 inches
Clients say
Clients discover the story nice and stunning. They are saying it is good for instructing kids about range of greens and the significance of each greens and flowers. Readers additionally admire the attractive, colourful illustrations that maintain their consideration. They describe the e-book as enjoyable, straightforward to learn, and well-written.
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