Join the animals of the zodiac as they make noodles for a party in
this festive book from an award-winning author and food editor.
It's almost time for the party! One-by-one all the animals of the zodiac
go up the hill, each one carrying an ingredient. Horse trots up the hill
with a big wok. Goat strolls up the hill with wild onions.
Except for snake, that is. It's his birthday! All of his friends have
prepared long noodles to celebrate his long and happy life. Simple text
is paired with delightful, friendly art in this joyous look at the
Chinese tradition of preparing long noodles to celebrate birthdays, the
New Year, and other festive occasions.
A kid-friendly recipe for how to make Dragon Beard Noodles, a dish
popular in Northern China, is included as well as a note on the Chinese
Zodiac.