Ginger and Chrysanthemum

By Kristen Mai Giang

Book Overview

"A sweet story spiced with cultural humor and life lessons." --Kirkus Reviews

"A perennial message." --Publishers Weekly

"Incorporating the Chinese belief that foods have warm and cool characteristics, Giang's story artfully demonstrates how achieving balance results in positive outcomes." --Booklist

Two very different cousins must work together to save the day for Grandma's birthday! A gorgeous glimpse of Asian American culture in a story all kids will love.

Ginger is excitable; she leaps into action, throwing herself headfirst into any project. Chrysanthemum is cooler-headed; she likes to plan, she's organized. She makes lists Yet they are cousins, close as two beans in a pod. Planning Grandma's birthday celebration is going to be a huge challenge. There are presents to buy, decorations to pick, and a special birthday cake to bake.

How they manage it is a testament to affection being stronger than differences.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 164614001X
• ISBN13: 9781646140015
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Levine Querido
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2